Fans of the lavish Netflix series Bridgerton have received a major clue about the show's future. The series' showrunner, Jess Brownell, has officially confirmed which two Bridgerton siblings will be the central focus of the already-renewed fifth and sixth seasons.
The Fashionable Clue on the Red Carpet
While attending the glamorous Season 4 premiere event in Paris on January 14, 2026, Brownell made a stylish revelation. She was spotted at the Palais Brongniart wearing two distinct white pocket squares. Each piece of fabric was carefully embroidered with a single initial: one with an "E" and the other with an "F". When questioned by Deadline about this sartorial choice, Brownell explicitly linked the letters to the show's upcoming storylines.
"Both characters with the initials on my pocket squares will get seasons in five and six," she stated. However, she added an element of suspense, noting, "In what order? I can't say." This confirmation ends months of speculation, pinpointing Eloise and Francesca Bridgerton as the next leads of the popular period drama.
What This Means for the Bridgerton Siblings
Adapted from Julia Quinn's beloved book series, Bridgerton has built its success on dedicating each season to a different sibling's romantic journey. Jess Brownell, who took over as showrunner beginning with Season 3, has already shown a willingness to adapt and change established book plots.
For Eloise's story, fans are eagerly anticipating her journey. The actress who portrays her, Claudia Jessie, played coy when asked about it. "I wish I could say that I have started working on [Eloise's story]," she said before humorously stopping herself from saying more. This leaves open the question of whether her path will follow the books or take a new direction, especially regarding the potential return of Sir Philip Crane, played by Chris Fulton.
Francesca's storyline promises even more drama. Season 3 saw Hannah Dodd step into the role as Francesca married John Stirling (Victor Alli). Readers of When He Was Wicked know her story involves a profound later love with John's cousin, Michael. The show has already introduced a significant twist by casting Masali Baduza as Michaela Stirling, who appeared in the Season 3 finale, setting the stage for a groundbreaking narrative.
Looking Ahead to Season 4 and Beyond
Before audiences dive into the futures of Eloise and Francesca, they have the much-anticipated Season 4 to enjoy. Starring Yerin Ha and Luke Thompson, the new season will debut on Netflix on January 29 with its first four episodes. The remaining four episodes will be released a month later on February 29.
With seasons five and six now confirmed to feature Eloise and Francesca Bridgerton, the show's long-term future on Netflix is secure. While the exact order of their stories remains a closely guarded secret, fans can now speculate with certainty about which members of the large Bridgerton family will next step into the spotlight of high society romance and scandal.
