Bridgerton's First Queer Love Story: Francesca & Michaela

On March 24, Bridgeton Season 5 is set to deliver the show's first major queer love story at its center.

Hannah Dodd returns as the introverted Francesca Bridgeton while Masali Badusa steps up as Michaela Sterling.

Netflix just dropped a teaser highlighting their budding connection, and production is already underway on the 8th episode season.

The series got renewed for both Season 5 and 6 back in May 2025, but this is the first real peak at the storyline.

Earlier seasons focused on different siblings, and now as Francesca's turn, two years after she loses her husband, John.

Fans have been buzzing since Hannah Dodd took over the role of Francesca in Season 3, replacing Ruby Stokes from the first two seasons.

Masali Badusa had a smaller part before joining the main cast last season, building excitement for this shift.

The plot dives into Francesca, re-intering the marriage market for practical reasons.

Until Michaela, John's cousin, shows up to handle family estate, matters.

That sparked some deep emotions, pushing Francesca to choose between duty and desire.

With no release date yet, viewers have plenty of time to speculate on how this romance unfolds in the Regency world.

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