“Bridgerton” seems to have taken the world by storm. Everyone involved with the show, from actors to costume designers, is relishing in their moment of fame — which may last for a long time.
The show has brought attention to the historical drama genre. Dare I say, it has made the genre more popular than it’s ever been before, inspiring numerous articles and blog lists of comparable books and TV shows.
This is nice to see. The genre has been called cheesy, generic and boring until “Bridgerton” freshened it with hitherto unseen writers and actors. This revival effectively rebranded period dramas: from an oversaturated genre with repetitive motifs to an uncharted territory teeming with possibility for inclusivity and modernization. In other words, if you’re thinking of writing or creating a historical drama — do it. There has rarely been a better time.
For “Bridgerton,” there have been rumors and demands for a season two. The people, myself included, want more. Netflix has yet to announce any official date, but Oprah magazine reported that season two is in the works, and that the show’s production will begin around March 2021.
So stay tuned for more gripping updates on “Bridgerton.”
