Scriptwriting for Bridgerton Season 6 has officially begun. This was confirmed by Fiona Kida, a writers' assistant for the series, who revealed that the creative team is developing the story centered on Eloise Bridgerton (Claudia Jessie) and her future relationship with Sir Phillip Crane, even before Season 5 arrives on Netflix.
The revelation came via a video posted on TikTok, which was later deleted but shared on X, in which Kida described a workday in the production's writers' room. Netflix has not yet officially confirmed that Eloise will star in the sixth season, although showrunner Jess Brownell had already strongly hinted at this direction in previous statements.
Meanwhile, Bridgerton Season 5 continues in production. Filming is expected to conclude this month after beginning in March, and Netflix has already confirmed that this new installment will arrive in 2027, focusing on the romance between Francesca Bridgerton (Hannah Dodd) and Michaela Stirling (Masali Baduza).
What the writers’ assistant revealed about Season 6
In the video shared on social media, Fiona Kida explained that the team is already rereading Julia Quinn's novels to prepare for the new season. "We've started working on the next season for Eloise and we are rereading the books to prepare and see where we left the characters," Kida noted in the video.
The assistant also detailed that she has already begun collecting notes and creative proposals in the initial development phase, known as the "blue sky phase," where writers present general ideas for the plot. "I took the first set of notes today, which is very fun in this phase because everyone is proposing big ideas," she explained.
This will be the fourth season that Kida has worked within the Bridgerton team, having joined as a writers' assistant in 2022 and participating in seasons 3, 4, and 5. As she indicated, part of her current work involves reviewing the novel To Sir Phillip, With Love to identify key moments from the original story that could be adapted for the screen.
What the story of Eloise and Sir Phillip Crane is about
Eloise's plot is based on the fifth novel in Julia Quinn's saga, To Sir Phillip, With Love. Her romantic interest, Sir Phillip Crane, appeared briefly in seasons 1 and 2 of the series, played by Scottish actor Chris Fulton, although his return for Season 6 has not yet been officially confirmed.
In the novel, after the death of Marina Thompson, Eloise sends her condolences to Sir Phillip and, unintentionally, ends up maintaining a correspondence with him that lasts for more than a year. Finally, Eloise decides to travel to his isolated estate in Gloucestershire, a decision that completely changes the course of her life.
The official synopsis of the novel describes that Sir Phillip, convinced by the correspondence with a distant cousin of his late wife that Eloise was a discreet spinster in need of a commitment, proposes marriage without having met her. However, upon receiving her at his home, he discovers a woman completely different from what he imagined. For her part, Eloise embarks on the journey convinced she has found her ideal partner, although she soon discovers that Phillip is surly, rough-mannered, and the father of two unruly children who, like him, are in urgent need of a maternal figure.
Why Season 5 could lay the groundwork for Eloise’s story
The order in which Netflix is adapting the stories of the Bridgerton siblings does not match that of the original novels. In the books, Eloise's story (To Sir Phillip, With Love) was published before Francesca's (When He Was Wicked), but for the television narrative, it proved more coherent to develop Francesca's story first in Season 5.
This pattern had already been used previously: Season 4, centered on the romance of Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) with Sophie (Yerin Ha), also served to lay the groundwork for Francesca's story, including the death of John Stirling (Victor Alli) and her personal bond with Michaela.
Following that same logic, there is a possibility that Season 5 will begin to introduce Eloise's narrative thread, possibly showing the start of her correspondence with Sir Phillip Crane. This is a theory widely discussed among fans of the series, although Netflix has not confirmed it.
When will Bridgerton seasons 5 and 6 arrive?
Netflix has officially confirmed that Bridgerton Season 5 will premiere in 2027, although an exact date has not yet been revealed. The release is expected to take place between the middle and end of that year, which would represent the shortest wait between seasons to date, breaking the pattern of two years between installments.
As for Season 6, its arrival on Netflix is still a long way off. Considering the usual production times for the series, a realistic premiere would be between late 2028 and early 2029, although this estimate has not been confirmed by Netflix.
Frequently asked questions about Bridgerton Season 6
Has it been confirmed that Bridgerton Season 6 will be about Eloise?
Netflix has not officially confirmed it, but showrunner Jess Brownell has hinted at it and writers' assistant Fiona Kida revealed that the team is already working on Eloise's story for the next season.
Who will play Sir Phillip Crane in Bridgerton?
Actor Chris Fulton briefly played the character in seasons 1 and 2, but his return for Season 6 has not yet been confirmed.
Which novel is Eloise’s story in Bridgerton based on?
Eloise's story is based on the novel To Sir Phillip, With Love, by Julia Quinn, the fifth installment of the original saga.
When does Bridgerton Season 5 premiere on Netflix?
Netflix has confirmed that Bridgerton Season 5 will arrive in 2027, though without an exact date. A release between the middle and end of that year is estimated.
When could Bridgerton Season 6 premiere?
There is no confirmed date. Based on the series' usual production times, it could arrive between late 2028 and early 2029.
