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Bridgerton Season 5 confirmed for 2027: Everything we know about Hannah Dodd and Masali Baduza’s queer romance storyline

Bridgerton Season 5 confirmed for 2027: Everything we know about Hannah Dodd and Masali Baduza’s queer romance storyline

Bridgerton is officially returning for Season 5 in 2027, and this time, the spotlight will fall on Francesca Bridgerton (Hannah Dodd) and Michaela Stirling’s (Masali Baduza) much-awaited love story. The announcement was made by Netflix during its upfront presentation in New York, where Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria confirmed the next chapter of the hugely popular Regency-era drama. Everything we know so far about Bridgerton season 5. (Netflix) The update also marks a noticeable shift for the series. While fans previously waited almost two years between seasons, Netflix now appears to be speeding up production after the success of Season 4, which was released in two parts earlier in 2026. Francesca and Michaela will lead the new season Season 5 will centre around Francesca Bridgerton, played by Hannah Dodd, and Michaela Stirling, portrayed by Masali Baduza. The upcoming season is expected to become a major milestone for the franchise as it introduces the show’s first central queer romance storyline. According to the official synopsis, Francesca is still grieving the loss of her husband John Stirling. …

Bridgerton Season 5: All You Need to Know About Francesca and Michaela’s Love Story

Bridgerton Season 5: All You Need to Know About Francesca and Michaela’s Love Story

We’re mere weeks away from the magic that Bridgerton Season 4 left behind for us to revel in, but the ton seems to be already calling us for more, following the announcement of Bridgerton Season 5, covering the love story between Francesca (Hannah Dodd) and Michaela (Masali Baduza) following the passing of the former’s husband and the latter’s cousin, John Stirling. The queer romance will cover the story of how exactly the two former sisters-in-law end up becoming each other’s biggest companions and lovers in the aftermath of his demise and amid the society’s scrutiny. All we know about Bridgerton Season 5  The relationship between Francesca and Michaela will evolve from cousins-in-law to partners in the upcoming season, which picks up after John’s passing and is based on the sixth Bridgerton book, When He Was Wicked (2004), by Julia Quinn. In the original story, Michael, a self-proclaimed and ton-certified ‘rake’, places his eyes on Francesca, who is now a widow, and decides to turn their relationship into more than friendship. There, he would go on …

Bridgerton Confirms Season 5 Romance Storyline: Hannah Dodd and Masali Baduza’s Story Begins Production

Bridgerton Confirms Season 5 Romance Storyline: Hannah Dodd and Masali Baduza’s Story Begins Production

Viewers were just getting over the romance between Yerin Ha and Luke Thompson, the star couple of Bridgerton Season 4, and they are already being hit with the details of the next pairing. On March 24, 2026, Netflix announced that Bridgerton Season 5 was already in production. They also confirmed that the couple for the upcoming season would be none other than Francesca Bridgerton and Michaela Stirling. Bridgerton Season 5 begins production mere weeks after the end of the Season 4 finale A video was posted on Netflix’s official social media account, confirming the romance that the story will focus on in the next season. It read, “Do not fret, dearest readers, for a certain countess shall find love again… Bridgerton Season 5 is now in production.” The clip showcased how, in the next season, Hannah Dodd and Masali Baduza’s characters will find their long-desired love and companionship in each other. Love will ‘begin again’ for Francesca Bridgerton following the passing of her husband, John. Only surprisingly, it will be with his dearest cousin, Michaela …