The wait for Bridgerton‘s fifth season may not be as long as it’s been for past seasons, as Netflix revealed the latest chapter will arrive in 2027. But that means there are still plenty of months to pass until Shondaland’s hit finally returns, meaning there are plenty of shows to watch between now and then.
As fans know, Season 5 will make way for the love story between Francesca (Hannah Dodd) and Michaela (Masali Baduza), who connected on a deeper level after the death of Francesca’s husband and Michaela’s cousin, John (Victor Alli). Adapting Julia Quinn’s novel, When He Was Wicked, Season 5 of Bridgerton will make way for its first same-sex leading couple, marking a major milestone for the franchise.
In anticipation of Francesca and Michaela’s onscreen love story for Season 5, we’re rounding up some other TV shows you might want to check out in advance of Bridgerton‘s Season 5 return. Scroll down for a closer look at some recommendations, and keep an eye out for updates on the latest chapter as we approach 2027.
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