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‘Finally, characters in a period drama who look like me’: South Asian women celebrate Bridgerton’s representation

Season two of the hit Netflix series, Bridgerton, features south Asian leading ladies in a rare occurrence for period dramas, says Furvah Shah

The Independent UK

“I can finally watch a period drama about women who look like me”: South Asian women reflect on Bridgerton on-screen representation

“Bridgerton has given me hope that we are now at the cusp of change and a new era of representation”, says Sebina Hussain, a content creator and avid fan of the hit Netflix series.

The Independent UK

Bridgerton's Simone Ashley says Kate and Anthony 'just getting started' amid season 3 return

Bridgerton's Simone Ashley has confirmed that her character Kate Sharma and Jonathan Bailey’s Anthony Bridgerton will return in the third season of the hit Netflix show

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Nina Metz: ‘Bridgerton’s’ racial utopia on Netflix vs. the reality of Britain’s imperialism

“Bridgerton” was a smash for Netflix when it premiered last year, and Season 2 of the historical romance, based on author Julia Quinn’s book series, has once again swept viewers up in its semi-winking Regency-era evocation of heaving breasts and smoldering stares, set against a backdrop of ballrooms and country…

Chicago Tribune

Bridgerton’s Simone Ashley gave herself a tattoo after watching prison inmate’s tutorial

The actor has a sphynx cat on her ankle

The Independent UK

'Bridgerton' Season 2 isn't as horny as the first. Its creator explains the 'slow burn'

With the debut season of "Bridgerton," creator and showrunner Chris Van Dusen had to live up to the expectations of loyal readers of the Julia Quinn novels on which the drama is based. With the Netflix sensation's second season, that remains true — only now with the added expectations of…

Los Angeles Times

Bridgerton's Simone Ashley praises colour-blind casting which saved her from typecasting

British-Indian actress Simone Ashley, who stars as Kate Sharma in Netflix show Bridgerton, says she could never have imagined herself being in a period drama

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Bridgerton season two is a perfect mix of saucy sex and high-society scandal

TV reviewer Sara Wallis is hooked on the racy period drama Bridgerton on Netflix. It's glossy and predictable but remains essential viewing and not just for the flamboyant costumes she says

Daily Mirror

Bridgerton didn’t need Regé-Jean Page – in fact, it’s better without him

Fans may have been worried that the smash hit Netflix series would lose its sex appeal sans its biggest star, but the show’s second season has far more dynamic tricks up its sleeves, writes Nicole Vassell

The Independent UK

Loosen your corset; Bridgerton heats up

Netflix's Regency series makes a more nuanced return with conflicted lovers and devastating matriarchs

Salon

Where have you seen Netflix's Bridgerton cast before - Waterloo Road to Line Of Duty

Bridgerton is back for a second season with new cast members to keep up with. One of the streaming site's most popular ever shows, the Netflix stars have been in a range of TV shows and films from Casualty to Doctor Who

Daily Mirror

Bridgerton star Simone Ashley — where have you seen her before?

Bridgerton's Simone Ashley is best known for her role in Sex Education, but what else is on her acting CV?

WhatToWatch

Charithra Chandran: Bridgerton’s diamond on donning the corset and leaving her PPE degree behind

She thought she was going to be a management consultant, but lockdown sent her down a very different path

Evening Standard

Bridgerton season 2: Who is Edwina Sharma actress Charithra Chandran in Netflix series?

Bridgerton season two is available to stream on Netflix now and there's a new family in town with Edwina Sharma being the young lady who catches the attention of Anthony Bridgerton

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Bridgerton season 2: Who is Kate Sharma actress Simone Ashley in Netflix series?

Sex Education star Simone Ashley takes on the role of Kate Sharma in the highly-anticipated second season of Bridgerton, but who is the Netflix actress and where is she from?

The Independent UK

Bridgerton didn’t need Regé-Jean Page – in fact, it’s better without him

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Bridgerton's second season has plenty of Days of Our Lives moments

You don't need to have watched season one of Bridgerton to enjoy season two. But why would you want to miss season one? Here's your season two preview. WARNING: spoilers.

Daily Record

Bridgerton Season 2: Meet the new Scottish star of Netflix's smash-hit regency love story

Jonathan Bailey takes the lead as this season's protagonist Anthony Bridgerton, alongside Peth-born Charithra Chandran, playing his potential bride Kate Sharma.

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The Independent UK

The best looks from Bridgerton season two premiere

The Regency era-inspired drama will return to Netflix on Friday

Daily Record

Bridgerton newcomers shine at season two premiere

Charithra Chandran and Simone Ashley play sisters Edwina and Kate Sharma, alongside series hunk Jonathan Bailey who is back as Anthony Bridgerton.

Daily Mirror

Bridgerton stars swap 18th century corsets for stunning red carpet looks at premiere

Bridgerton is back for another season after the show's wildly successful first outing on Netflix. To celebrate the launch, the cast stepped out on the red carpet at the worldwide premiere.

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What to stream: Follow 'Bridgerton' Season 2 binge with these shows

Season 2 of Netflix’s smash hit series “Bridgerton” hits the streaming service on Friday, and we could all use a dose of the frothy, frilly fantasy right about now. Produced by Shonda Rhimes and created by Chris Van Dusen, the series is based on the books by Julia Quinn, set…

Irish Mirror

Bridgerton boss reveals why steamy sex scenes like season one won't feature in the new series

"They aren’t performative sex scenes, they have a meaning behind them and I think they’re very earned when the fireworks happen.”

Daily Mirror

Bridgerton writer Chris Van Dusen tells fans to not be put off by lack of sex scenes

The second series of Netflix hit series Bridgerton will focus on Lord Anthony Bridgerton (played by Jonathan Bailey) and his new love interest Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley)

Daily Mirror

Bridgerton season two trailer dissected - ahead of Netflix show's return next month

A trailer for the second season of Netflix's Bridgerton was released earlier this week, with it promising scandal, sex and opulence

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