Key Takeaways
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- Bridgerton Season 2 has broken global records on Netflix, with over 174 million hours watched in just a few days, making it the number one show worldwide.
- The series, based on Julia Quinns novels, is set in early 19th-century London high society and follows the Bridgerton siblings as they navigate the marriage market and attend lavish parties.
- The engaging plot, particularly between Daphne Bridgerton and Simon Basset (Duke of Hastings), involves a pretense, scandal, and a challenge to Londons elite values.
- The series success can be attributed to its lavish production and broad appeal, which has led to older seasons also appearing in the Top 10 on Netflix.
Netflix’s Bridgerton Sweeps Globally – Season 2 Breaks Records with Regal Romance and Scandal
With its new season, Netflix’s Bridgerton has topped the charts again. Viewers have already watched 174 million hours in just a few days, making it number one worldwide. Many are either exploring the series for the first time or revisiting previous seasons, with older seasons also appearing in the Top 10. Based on Julia Quinn’s novels, Bridgerton transports audiences to the competitive world of early 19th-century London high society. The series follows the eight Bridgerton siblings as they navigate the marriage market and attend lavish parties. In the first season, Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) seeks a love like that of her parents, but her brother’s interference complicates matters. The season introduces Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings (Regé-Jean Page), the season’s most eligible bachelor, and sparks fly between him and Daphne as they navigate a pretense. When Lady Whistledown (voiced by Julie Andrews) orchestrates a scandal that puts Daphne’s reputation at risk, she teams up with the duke to defend herself and challenge London’s elite values. This engaging plot, along with the series’ lavish production, helps explain its continued success and broad appeal.
In Case You Missed It
In other exciting news from the streaming world, Jonathan Dubinski recently published an insightful piece on Netflix Welcomes Warner Bros., dating back to December 11th of last year. In this comprehensive article, Dubinski delves into Netflix’s monumental acquisition of Warner Bros., including its film and TV studios, HBO Max, and HBO. From beloved franchises like Harry Potter and Game of Thrones merging with Stranger Things and Bridgerton, to potential price increases post-approval, there’s plenty to unpack here. If you’re eager to stay ahead of the streaming curve, be sure to check out Jonathan Dubinski’s Netflix Welcomes Warner Bros. (). Meanwhile, film analyst Ahmed Hassan shares his insights on another monumental achievement in “Avatar 3 Boosts Disney’s Coffers Even More,” published December 29, 2025. Discover how James Cameron’s epic has raked in over $760 million, contributing to Disney’s impressive three films surpassing the billion-dollar mark. Don’t miss out on this comprehensive analysis – check it out here: ().
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| Official Name | Georgian Sex, Drugs, and Rock n Roll: Unbuttoning Bridgerton |
| Brief Summary | The fabulous wealthy elite of Bridgerton look perfectly preened, their teeth, hair, make up, even their sex scenes are all filled with opulent glamour! But in reality a lot of people in Georgian society, including the wealthy, were dealing with a myriad of issues, from syphilis, teeth decay, secret sex societies and scandals to opium and gin addictions. All of this would have been rife and incredibly visible on the big city streets during the booming industrial revolution.
This two-part series is a deep dive into the 'real' 18th century. Sex historian Dr Kate Lister removes Bridgerton’s rose-tinted glasses, unlaces the corsets and unbuttons the breaches of the Georgians. Join Kate as she investigates how sex, drugs and the world of celebrity were a big thing long before the 20th century. |
| Released | June 6, 2024 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Countries of Origin | GB |
| Actors | Kate Lister |
| Number of episodes | 2 |
| Number of seasons | 1 |
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