Bridgerton is officially the most successful series to launch on Netflix.
The period drama, which premiered on Christmas Day, has been watched by a record-breaking 82million households so far.
Set in 19th century London, the series follows eight close-knit siblings of the powerful Bridgerton family, as they attempt to find love.
Jinny Howe, VP of Original Series at Netflix, commented: “All kinds of audiences love romance. Romance books have always sold incredibly well. But these stories have rarely made it onto the screen.”
“Daphne and Simon’s ‘will they/won’t they’ love affair, combined with the opulent costumes and settings, created a world into which members of all backgrounds and ages could escape.”
“Bridgerton has shown that romance can be smart, dynamic, bold and yes – universally appealing.”
#Bridgerton is officially Netflix’s biggest ever series, 82 million households have watched, I truly cannot believe it
Thank you all so much ❤️ https://t.co/5Eb4WqAUoD— Nicola Coughlan (@nicolacoughlan) January 27, 2021
“Period dramas are not limited in scope or audience,” she continued.
“The show is a fictional portrayal of London in 1813 that lifts the facade of Regency life. Chris Van Dusen and Shondaland’s Regency reimagined isn’t meant to be history.”
“It’s designed to be more lavish, sexier and funnier than the standard period drama – and that’s what so surprised and delighted our members.”
The news comes after Netflix recently confirmed that Bridgerton will return for a second season.
