Nicola Coughlan is used to playing the wallflower in Bridgerton.
But this season her character Penelope Featherington has undergone a series glow-up.
As the central character of season three, Penelope is on the hunt for a husband.
But as it’s her third season “on the marriage mart” it’s not as easy as it would seem.
That’s where Colin Bridgerton steps in, to coach her to woo a man.
However, it looks like Colin is in for more than he bargained for as Penelope is sure to set pulses racing in the new season.
A season which has promised to be even racier than previous years.
The synopsis for season three reads: “Bridgerton is back for its third season and finds Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) has finally given up on her long-held crush on Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) after hearing his disparaging words about her last season.
“She has, however, decided it’s time to take a husband, preferably one who will provide her with enough independence to continue her double life as Lady Whistledown, far away from her mother and sisters. But lacking in confidence, Penelope’s attempts on the marriage mart fail spectacularly.
“Meanwhile, Colin has returned from his summer travels with a new look and a serious sense of swagger. But he’s disheartened to realize that Penelope, the one person who always appreciated him as he was, is giving him the cold shoulder. Eager to win back her friendship, Colin offers to mentor Penelope in the ways of confidence to help her find a husband this season.
“But when his lessons start working a little too well, Colin must grapple with whether his feelings for Penelope are truly just friendly. Complicating matters for Penelope is her rift with Eloise (Claudia Jessie), who has found a new friend in a very unlikely place, while Penelope’s growing presence in the ton makes it all the more difficult to keep her Lady Whistledown alter ego a secret.”
Bridgerton season three will have eight episodes altogether and will air in two parts. The first four episodes premiere on May 16th, and the next four debut June 13th.
We can’t wait to watch!
