Lady Francesca Stirling's (Hannah Dodd) and Michaela Stirling's (Masali Baduza) love story will be the focus of the next season of the Netflix show. In the third season, Francesa married John Stirling (Victor Alli), but she was left reeling by his sudden death in season four. Why are Bridgerton fans criticising the choice of leads for season 5? The fifth book in the Bridgerton series focuses on the love story between Eloise Bridgerton (played by Claudia Jessie) and Sir Phillip Crane. Will you be watching Bridgerton season 5 when it releases?

Source: The Times March 24, 2026 17:48 UTC