Is “Queen Charlotte” Getting a Season 2? What ‘Bridgerton’ Fans Need to Know

Here’s what Shonda Rhimes had to say about the prequel’s future.

There’s major news in the Bridgerton universe, with season 3 returning in May 2024. The third installment of the popular series will focus on the romance between Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton). But some fans are still not over the Queen Charlotte prequel that debuted in 2023.

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story was planned as a 6-episode limited series by creator Shonda Rhimes, but she has gone on record saying she loves the characters and even co-wrote a novel about them. So, while there are currently no plans for more Queen Charlotte-focused episodes, Shonda told Entertainment Weekly, “There have been questions, but I’m not having conversations about it yet. I could live with Charlotte and George forever, but we told a very specific, closed-ended story that I think is a complete tale of this complicated, imperfect love. But I’m not ruling anything out because I never know.”

If the show’s creator is leaving the door open (even if it’s just a crack), what about the series’ stars? India Amarteifio (Queen Charlotte) said, “I feel very lucky to be able to portray someone who’s so complex. I would absolutely love to do something in the realm again.” And Arsema Thomas, who portrayed Lady Danbury, explained, “I am obsessed with this character…if I do get a call for doing it again, I will take it.”

While there are currently no plans for a season 2 of Queen Charlotte, what about the rest of the show’s characters? Certainly, the Bridgerton universe is rife with potential for more prequels. Shonda addressed the possibility in an interview with Hello!. She said, “There’s no plan to explore anybody in particular. I was just doing this because I was so passionate about the subject. Although, in writing it, I got very interested in Violet’s story. So, we’ll see.”

While the future is uncertain, there is one thing we know for sure: Bridgerton season 3 will air on Netflix on May 16, with a second installment dropping on June 13.
It’s a great day to be a Bridgerton fan. The latest entry in the franchise, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story premiered today on Netflix, promising yet another spellbinding romance for regency lovers. The new show is a prequel to the original Bridgerton series, which is an ongoing adaptation of Julia Quinn’s novels.

Bridgerton follows eight children from the powerful Bridgerton family, who are all hoping to find love. They live in an English town governed by the gossipy Queen Charlotte, who can’t help but meddle in their romantic endeavors. The past two seasons have followed a different Bridgerton sibling, but in a twist of events, this spinoff focuses on the Queen’s backstory. Queen Charlotte, starring India Ria Amarteifio, takes us back in time to witness the Queen’s rise to power and arranged marriage to King George III (Corey Mylchreest). In a world where women are forced to meet rigid societal expectations, Charlotte struggles to find her voice and carve out her own love story.

Juicy, right? Although Queen Charlotte just landed on the streamer, fans are already wondering what this means for the Bridgerton saga. Will we get a King George spinoff? Are there more characters to explore? Most importantly, should we hold out hope for Season Two of Queen Charlotte?

I hate to say it, dear reader, but a future for the spinoff doesn’t seem likely. Netflix presented Queen Charlotte as a limited series—and the streamer has not announced any plans to continue the story. Don’t worry, though. Queen Charlotte features six hour-long, episodes that you can devour and return to as often as you’d like. The madness begins with Charlotte’s arrival to London on her wedding day, where she marries the King against her will. Things get increasingly complicated as Charlotte navigates life as a married woman, her finicky in-laws, and newfound power. If this series is anything like Bridgerton, it’s sure to be a conclusive story with enough drama to stand on its own. But then again, never say never.