Netflix's 'Bridgerton' Returns in March

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Emmy-nominated drama series to debut second season on March 25

Netflix will return its Emmy-nominated drama series Bridgerton for its second season on March 25, the streaming service announced Christmas Day -- the first anniversary of the show's debut.

Bridgerton's second season will follow the exploits of Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) as he seeks a wife, according to the streaming service. The series, from producer Shonda Rhimes, drew 12 Emmy Awards nominations, including an Outstanding Drama Series nod.

Bridgerton season one star and Emmy-nominated actor Regé-Jean Page will not return for the show's second season, but actors coming back for the series' sophomore campaign include Adjoa Andoh, Lorraine Ashbourne, Will Tilston and Luke Thompson. ■

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.