Hold onto your wigs and polish your tiaras, because Shonda Rhimes just dropped a bombshell about the future of “Queen Charlotte”! The “Bridgerton” prequel, a delicious blend of romance, scandal, and enough powdered wigs to satisfy even the most demanding royal court, left us begging for more. But will we get it?
To Binge or Not to Binge: That is the Question
After that swoon-worthy Season 1 finale (King George remembering Charlotte? We died!), fans have been clamoring for a second dose of royal intrigue. But Shonda Rhimes, the queen bee of television herself, is playing it coy.
“I don’t want to tell a story that doesn’t need to be told,” Rhimes confessed in a recent interview. “I don’t want to make a second season of Queen Charlotte, and you’re going to be, like, ‘Well, that was not that great.
Translation: Don’t expect a rushed sequel just to capitalize on the hype. Shonda knows what she’s doing (have you seen her track record?), and she’s not about to let a beloved character go out with a whimper.
Lady Danbury: From Sidekick to Leading Lady?
But wait, there’s hope! While a second season of “Queen Charlotte” might be up in the air, Tom Verica, the director of the series, hinted at a different kind of spin-off, one focused on the always-fabulous Lady Danbury.
“There’s a whole area to explore” with Lady Danbury, Verica teased, praising both Adjoa Andoh (who plays the older Lady Danbury) and Arsema Thomas (who brought her younger self to life).
And honestly, we are here for it! Lady Danbury’s rise to power, her scandalous love life (don’t even get us started on that eyebrow-raising scene!), and her sharp wit deserve their own time in the spotlight.
Fans Demand More: #LadyDanburySpinoff Takes Twitter by Storm
The internet, of course, lost its collective mind.
“A Lady Danbury spin-off? Shonda, take all my money!” one fan tweeted, echoing the sentiments of thousands.
“If we don’t get to see more of young Lady Danbury sipping tea and throwing shade, I will personally write a strongly worded letter to Netflix,” another fan declared.
And our personal favorite:
“Can we just get a show about all the amazing women in the “Bridgerton” universe? Lady Danbury, Queen Charlotte, Violet Bridgerton… they could rule the world!”
The Future of the Ton: What’s Next for the “Bridgerton” Universe?
While we wait with bated breath for Shonda Rhimes to work her magic, one thing’s for certain: the “Bridgerton” universe is vast, full of intriguing characters and untold stories. Whether it’s a Lady Danbury spin-off, a Queen Charlotte sequel, or even a prequel about Lady Whistledown’s rise to gossip-mongering fame, we’re ready for it all.
So, dear readers, keep those fan fiction ideas coming (a Regency-era dating app? We’d watch that!), and stay tuned for more news from the ton!
