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Will the Duke Return in Bridgerton Season 3?


 Will the Duke Return in Bridgerton Season 3
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For all the fancy dress and period setting, Bridgerton is not the series most people associate with quality, but it's nevertheless found its way to many fans' hearts, who were disappointed when Simon, Duke of Hastings didn't return for Bridgerton Season 2. So, will the duke return in Brigerton Season 3?

About Bridgerton

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Bridgerton is a Netflix period drama unfolding in England's Regency era - a popular period chosen to explore romance.

The show is based on Julia Quinn's popular novel series, which follows the eight Bridgerton siblings in their quest to find love.

Quinn's book series consists of 8 books, one about each sibling, plus an epilogue, making hardcore fans hope for many seasons to come!

The show is far from historically accurate - though having it unfold in a reimagined world is a conscious choice - and its quality is a bit debatable, but the Bridgerton still has a vocal and dedicated fanbase with Bridgerton Season 2 becoming Netflix's most watched series ever.

While not without its problematic aspects, Bridgerton proved to be an ideal watch for the 2020 lockdown, as it offered fun and escapism - and the habit apparently stuck, given that the second season became even more popular!

Given this momentum, it came as no surprise that Bridgerton Season 3 has already been confirmed, even before the second season started airing. But will any fan-favorite characters return for it?

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Will the Duke Return in Bridgerton Season 3?

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At the time of writing, not very much is known about Bridgerton Season 3, but the duke, who is portrayed by Regé-Jean Page will is not expected to return in the new season. Of course, rumors and vague statements make some fans think otherwise.

Simon's romantic arc was largely completed in the first season of Bridgerton and, as this is a romantic show, he wouldn't really have much to do, if he was to return. In 2021 interview, Page mentioned that “One of the things that is different about this [romance] genre is that the audience knows the arc completes,” explaining why he expected to only ever be involved in Season 1.

At a later interview, the actor was a bit less adamant, mentioning that it is wonderful to be surpised by something unexpected.

This statement is not a direct confirmation that the Duke returns for Season 3 - and if he does, it'll probably be no more than a short cameo. Of course, fans might interpret this vagueness as a possibility for Simon to appear in later Bridgerton seasons. If his return is, indeed, confirmed, we'll update this space, so stay tuned.

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