'Bridgerton' Renewed for Season 2 on Netflix

Entertainment has long held the ability to influence and set trends, particularly in fashion and home decor. Case in point: the recent Netflix series Bridgerton, where high society's romantic trials and tribulations in Regency-era London are set off by glittering jewelry, sumptuous costumes and period furnishings.

borderline-pornographic period piece “Bridgerton” is now the most-watched show in Netflix history. On Wednesday, the streaming giant announced that a whopping 82 million households tuned into the steamy Shonda Rhimes bodice-ripper in the first 28 days since the show’s launch on Dec.

Julia Quinn, the author of the Bridgerton books that inspired the Netflix series of the same name, is opening up about how the series came into Shonda Rhimes‘ hands.

Julie Anne Robinson, the director of the Bridgerton pilot, is opening up about how they found the show’s leading actors, Regé-Jean Page and Phoebe Dynevor.

Following the debut of “Bridgerton”, Netflix’s hit Regency drama adapted from Julia Quinn’s popular novels about 1800s London society by Shonda Rhimes collaborator Chris Van Dusen, English actor Jonathan Bailey is easily one of the biggest breakout stars. In the series, he plays Lord Anthony Bridgerton, the titular family’s eldest son who is expected to take center stage in season 2.

, Netflix’s hit Regency drama adapted from Julia Quinn’s popular novels about 1800s London society by Shonda Rhimes collaborator Chris Van Dusen, English actor Jonathan Bailey is easily one of the biggest breakout stars.

steamy historical romance from Shonda Rhimes’ Shondaland has been a worldwide hit since it premiered on Christmas. According to Netflix, it’s their fifth-most-watched original show, with more than 63 million households tuning in.

Julia Quinn’s best-selling series of novels, created by Chris Van Dusen and produced by “Scandal” queen Shonda Rhimes — is set in the competitive world of Regency London during the debutante season.Dynevor, 25, who stars as fledgling socialite Daphne Bridgerton opposite 31-year-old Page’s Duke of Hastings, is reportedly devastated that her revealing work on Netflix’s most-watched original series is being exploited.“Bridgerton’s sex scenes appearing alongside some of the most obscene material the

Bridgerton fans... reading this might stir up intense emotions if you're like me and are already craving a .

Sorry, Bridgerton stans, a real-life romance between the show's leading actors just isn't in the stars.After approximately 63 million viewers tuned in to the runaway hit series produced by Shonda Rhimes for Netflix, fans were quick to speculate that there may be something more between the series' two burgeoning stars, Regé-Jean Page and Phoebe Dynevor.

Bridgerton and now you're ready for more steamy romance between dapper dudes and gowned gals, preferably with charming accents that will stir your insides. Shonda Rhimes' new series showed that period pieces don't have to be stuffy melodrama for your grandmama, but can be titillating tales of sins and secrets among attractive aristocrats.

Telly fans are currently obsessed with Netflix's latest offering Bridgerton, which made its debut on Netflix on Christmas Day. Fresh from the producer of Gray’s Anatomy and Scandal, Shonda Rhimes, the period drama has captured the imagination of the nation.

Karate Kid continuation series Cobra Kai and Shonda Rhimes' period piece Bridgerton continuing to hold the top two spots, as they have all week. The Nicolas Cage-hosted series History of Swear Words, the Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D sequel We Can Be Heroes, and the Zac Efron comedy 17 Again round out the top 5.