{"id":2088382,"date":"2025-10-13T19:16:04","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T19:16:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2088382"},"modified":"2025-10-13T19:16:04","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T19:16:04","slug":"shonda-rhimes-gives-exciting-bridgerton-season-5-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/shonda-rhimes-gives-exciting-bridgerton-season-5-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Shonda Rhimes Gives Exciting \u2018Bridgerton\u2019 Season 5 Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/show\/bridgerton\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Bridgerton;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Bridgerton<\/a><\/em>\u2018s fourth season is right around the corner as<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/network\/netflix\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Netflix;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"> Netflix<\/a> revealed premiere dates for the highly anticipated chapter, but executive producer <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/people\/shonda-rhimes\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Shonda Rhimes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Shonda Rhimes<\/a> revealed an even more exciting update about the show\u2019s future while appearing on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/show\/today-show\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Today;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em>Today<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The executive producer and head of Shondaland stopped by the morning show to promote the 10th anniversary edition of her memoir <em>Year of Yes<\/em>, which includes all-new insights, and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4lLxJq1HeoQ\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:spilled some exciting info;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">spilled some exciting info<\/a> about her upcoming projects, among which is\u00a0<em>Bridgerton<\/em>\u2018s future seasons.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As fans already know, the show was renewed by Netflix for Seasons 5 and 6, but with Season 4\u2019s two-part release looming on the near horizon in January and February 2026, Rhimes offered a reassuring update about the chapter to follow. \u201cWe\u2019re releasing Season 4 now,\u201d she told <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/people\/craig-melvin\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Craig Melvin;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Craig Melvin<\/a>, adding, \u201cWe\u2019re already in the writer\u2019s room on Season 5.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Meanwhile, when Rhimes was asked about the show\u2019s future, she added, \u201cI think, if we do it right, we\u2019ll have eight seasons, [one] for every child. Every Bridgerton has its own story.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Hannah Dodd and Victor Alli in &#8216;Bridgerton&#8217; Season 3<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Liam Daniel \/ Netflix<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">For those less familiar with the series,\u00a0<em>Bridgerton<\/em> is based on Julia Quinn\u2019s book series, in which each novel focuses on a single Bridgerton sibling\u2019s romance. Season 1 covered Daphne\u2019s (<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/people\/phoebe-dynevor\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Phoebe Dynevor;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Phoebe Dynevor<\/a>) romance with Simon Basset (<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/people\/rege-jean-page\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Reg\u00e9-Jean Page;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Reg\u00e9-Jean Page<\/a>), Season 2 followed Anthony\u2019s (<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/people\/jonathan-bailey\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jonathan Bailey;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Jonathan Bailey<\/a>) love story with Kate Sharma (<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/people\/simone-ashley\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Simone Ashley;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Simone Ashley<\/a>), Season 3 focused on Colin\u2019s (<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/people\/luke-newton\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Luke Newton;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Luke Newton<\/a>) relationship with Penelope Featherington (<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/people\/nicola-coughlan\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Nicola Coughlan;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Nicola Coughlan<\/a>), and Season 4 will put a spotlight on Benedict (<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/people\/luke-thompson\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Luke Thompson;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Luke Thompson<\/a>) and Sophie Baek (<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/people\/yerin-ha\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Yerin Ha;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Yerin Ha<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It\u2019s unclear which sibling will be next in the lineup as the show has proven to deviate from Quinn\u2019s book order, but the remaining siblings include Eloise (<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/people\/claudia-jessie\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Claudia Jessie;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Claudia Jessie<\/a>), Francesca (<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/people\/hannah-dodd\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Hannah Dodd;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Hannah Dodd<\/a>), Gregory (<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/people\/will-tilston\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Will Tilston;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Will Tilston<\/a>), and Hyacinth (<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/people\/florence-hunt\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Florence Hunt;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Florence Hunt<\/a>). If the show were to continue in the order of Quinn\u2019s books, Eloise\u2019s love story would be next, but fans won\u2019t find out what avenue the show will take until Season 4 has been released.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Rhimes\u2019s comments only <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/tv\/articles\/long-bridgerton-last-shonda-rhimes-184003037.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:reconfirm what she\u2019s previously said;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">reconfirm what she\u2019s previously said<\/a> about plans for <em>Bridgerton<\/em>\u2018s future: that despite only being ordered through Season 6, the intention is to complete an eight-season run. Stay tuned for more updates, and let us know what you hope to see from Season 5 as it takes shape at Netflix.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em><strong>Bridgerton<\/strong><\/em><strong>, Season 4, Part 1 Premiere, Thursday, January 29, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em><strong>Bridgerton<\/strong><\/em><strong>, Season 4, Part 2 Premiere, Thursday, February 26, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Read the latest entertainment news on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:TV Insider;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">TV Insider<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bridgerton\u2018s fourth season is right around the corner as Netflix revealed premiere dates for the highly anticipated chapter, but executive producer Shonda Rhimes revealed an even more exciting update about the show\u2019s future while appearing on Today. 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