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Bridgerton
''Bridgerton'' is an American alternative history regency romance television series created by Chris Van Dusen for Netflix. Based on the book series Bridgerton (novel series), of the same name by Julia Quinn, it is Shondaland's first scripted show for Netflix. It follows the close-knit siblings of the noble and influential Bridgerton family as they navigate the highly competitive Social season (United Kingdom), social season; where young marriageable nobility and Landed gentry, gentry are Debutante, introduced into society. The series is set during the early 19th century in an alternative London Regency era, in which George III established racial equality and granted many people of African descent Title#Aristocratic titles, aristocratic titles due to the African heritage of his wife, Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Queen Charlotte. The first season debuted on December 25, 2020. The series was renewed for a second season in January 2021, and for a third and fourth season in A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julia Quinn
Julie Pottinger (née Cotler; born January 12, 1970), better known by her pen name, Julia Quinn, is an American author. Her novels have been translated into 41 languages and have appeared on The New York Times Bestseller List, ''The New York Times'' Bestseller List 19 times. She has been inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame. Her Bridgerton (novel series), ''Bridgerton'' book series has been adapted for Netflix into a television series Bridgerton, of the same name. Early life and education Quinn was born as Julie Cotler in 1970 to Jane and Stephen Lewis Cotler. She has three sisters: Emily, Abigail, and Ariana. She is American Jews, Jewish. She was raised primarily in New England, although she spent much of her time in California after the divorce of her parents. Quinn's favorite books as a child included the ''Sweet Dreams (novel series), Sweet Dreams'' and the ''Sweet Valley High'' series, which inspired her to begin writing at age 12. Quinn graduated from H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bridgerton (novel Series)
''Bridgerton'' is a series of eight Regency romance novels written by Julia Quinn. Released from 2000 to 2006, it follows the eight siblings of the noble Bridgerton family as they navigate London high society in search of love, adventure and happiness. The novels have been adapted by Shondaland into a television series titled ''Bridgerton'' which premiered in 2020 on Netflix. Background Set between 1813 and 1827, each novel features one of the eight children of the late Viscount Bridgerton and his widow Violet: Anthony, who is the current Viscount Bridgerton, Benedict, Colin, Daphne, Eloise, Francesca, Gregory, and Hyacinth. The Bridgerton family are part of British nobility and are a well respected, immensely loving, and tight-knit clan favored among high society. Publishing history #'' The Duke and I'' (2000, Daphne's Story) # '' The Viscount Who Loved Me'' (2000, Anthony's Story) # ''An Offer from a Gentleman'' (2001, Benedict's Story) # '' Romancing Mister Bridg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kris Bowers
Kristopher Bowers (born April 5, 1989) is an American composer, pianist, and director. He has composed scores for films including '' Green Book'', '' King Richard'', '' The Color Purple'', and '' The Wild Robot'' and television series ''Bridgerton'', ''Mrs. America'', '' Dear White People'', and '' When They See Us''. At the 96th Academy Awards, Bowers won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Film for '' The Last Repair Shop'', along with his co-director Ben Proudfoot. Their previous collaboration, '' A Concerto Is a Conversation'', also received a nomination at the 93rd Academy Awards. Bowers is the recipient of the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for Amazon Prime Video's adaptation of '' The Snowy Day''. He has garnered multiple nominations at the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards, Grammy Awards, and Critics' Choice Awards. During his career, Bowers has recorded, performed and collaborated with José James, Jay-Z, and Alic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shonda Rhimes
Shonda Lynn Rhimes (born January 13, 1970) is an American television producer and screenwriter, and founder of the production company Shondaland. Inducted into the Television Hall of Fame and NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame, Rhimes became known as the showrunner—creator, head writer, and executive producer—of the medical drama ''Grey's Anatomy'' (2005–present), its spin-off ''Private Practice'' (2007–2013) and the political thriller ''Scandal'' (2012–2018), becoming the first woman to create three television dramas that have achieved the 100 episode milestone. She has served as the executive producer of the ABC thriller series '' How to Get Away with Murder'' (2014–2020), the Netflix period series ''Bridgerton'' (2020–present) and '' Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story'' (2023), and drama '' Inventing Anna'' (2022). She has been nominated five times for a Primetime Emmy Award, won a Golden Globe Award, and received special honors at the British Academy Television ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shondaland
Shondaland (stylized as ShondaLand from 2005 to 2016 and shondaland thereafter) is an American television production company founded by television writer and producer Shonda Rhimes. She founded it to be one of the production companies of her first series, the medical drama ''Grey's Anatomy'' in 2005. It has since gone on to produce Rhimes's other creations, ''Grey's'' spinoff '' Private Practice'' and the political drama ''Scandal'', and her other productions—the short-lived '' Off the Map'', the Viola Davis-starring legal thriller '' How to Get Away with Murder'', and the crime thriller '' The Catch''—all of which are co-produced with ABC Studios and air on ABC. As of 2017, it has a partnership affiliation with Netflix creating shows like ''Bridgerton'' and the spin-off '' Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story''. History Programming block In 2014, the ABC network programmed its entire Thursday primetime lineup with television series produced by Shondaland, then branded ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charlotte Of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (Sophia Charlotte; 19 May 1744 – 17 November 1818) was List of British royal consorts, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland as the wife of King George III from their marriage on 8 September 1761 until her death in 1818. The Acts of Union 1800 unified Kingdom of Great Britain, Great Britain and Kingdom of Ireland, Ireland into the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. As George's wife, she was also Electress of Electorate of Hanover, Hanover until becoming Queen of Hanover on 12 October 1814. Charlotte was Britain's longest-serving queen consort, serving for 57 years and 70 days. Charlotte was born into the ruling family of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, a duchy in northern Germany. In 1760, the young and unmarried George III inherited the British throne. As Charlotte was a minor German princess with no interest in politics, the King considered her a suitable consort, and they married in 1761. The marriage lasted 57 years and produced 15 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Van Dusen
Chris Van Dusen is an American television producer and screenwriter. He is the creator and executive producer of the television series ''Bridgerton'', and served as showrunner for seasons one and two. Van Dusen worked on ''Grey's Anatomy'' from 2005 to 2012, and, although uncredited, assisted in the transformation of ''Grey's Anatomy'' into its spin-off, '' Private Practice''. He was also a producer and writer on ABC's '' The Catch'' and ''Scandal''. Personal life A native of Maryland, Van Dusen graduated from Emory University before receiving his M.F.A. at the University of Southern California The University of Southern California (USC, SC, or Southern Cal) is a Private university, private research university in Los Angeles, California, United States. Founded in 1880 by Robert M. Widney, it is the oldest private research university in .... He and his husband, Bryan Van Dusen, have three daughters. References External links * American television writers American ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Social Season (United Kingdom)
The social season, or season, refers to the traditional annual period in the spring and summer when it is customary for members of the social elite to hold balls, dinner parties and charity events. Until the First World War, it was also the appropriate time to reside in the city (generally meaning London in Great Britain and Dublin in Ireland) rather than in the country in order to attend such events. In modern times in the United Kingdom, "the ondonSeason" is known to encompass various prestigious but mostly accessible events that take place during the spring and summer. The Dublin social season began to decline after the formation of the Irish Free State and no longer occurs today. The Scottish social season would follow the London one and take place in the Scottish Highlands. There was a social season, or some semblance of one, in British colonies, including British India, British Hong Kong, British Shanghai, British Australia, British New Zealand and British Egypt. D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Netflix
Netflix is an American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service. The service primarily distributes original and acquired films and television shows from various genres, and it is available internationally in multiple languages. Launched in 2007, nearly a decade after Netflix, Inc. began its pioneering DVD-by-mail movie rental service, Netflix is the most-subscribed video on demand streaming media service, with 301.6 million paid memberships in more than 190 countries as of 2025. By 2022, "Netflix Original" productions accounted for half of its library in the United States and the namesake company had ventured into other categories, such as video game publishing of mobile games through its flagship service. As of 2025, Netflix is the 18th most-visited website in the world, with 21.18% of its traffic coming from the United States, followed by the United Kingdom at 6.01%, Canada at 4.94%, and Brazil at 4.24%. History Launch as a mail-based renta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julie Anne Robinson
Julie Anne Robinson (born August 8, 1945) is a British theatre, television, film director and producer based in the United States and United Kingdom. Career Robinson first directed television in the U.K. After shadowing on ''Grey's Anatomy'', Robinson made her U.S. directing debut, for an episode of the show. She worked for ''Bridgerton,'' '' Masters of Sex, Nurse Jackie, Orange is the New Black, Grace and Frankie, Castle Rock, Parks and Recreation,'' ''The Good Place'' and ''Selfie''. She has directed twelve network television pilots in the United States, seven of which have gone to series. She developed and executive produced '' The Catch,'' with Shonda Rhimes. During 2023 she directed (and was also listed as an Executive Producer on) two episodes of Series 14 of ''Doctor Who'': namely “ Space Babies” and “ Boom”. She has directed two features, ''One for the Money'' (2012) ''and The Last Song'' (2010). Robinson founded CannyLads Productions in the United Sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarah Dollard
Sarah Dollard (born 21 January 1980) is an Australian television screenwriter, living and working in the United Kingdom. She made her start in writing for television on the long-running Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'', before moving to the UK in 2008. She created and wrote the Welsh romantic comedy series '' Cara Fi'' (Love Me), which debuted on S4C in 2014. She is Emmy nominated for her work as a Producer on ''Bridgerton''. Career ''Neighbours'' Dollard worked on ''Neighbours'' for four years, as a storyliner, a script editor, a story editor, and a writer of over thirty episodes. Before leaving Australia, she also worked in script development for popular children's television series '' The Saddle Club'', and in development on other children's shows with the Australian Children's Television Foundation. Move to the UK After moving to the UK, Dollard began working in the script departments of British fantasy and science fiction TV shows. She worked on season two of BBC One fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Debutante
A debutante, also spelled débutante ( ; from , ), or deb is a young woman of aristocratic or upper-class family background who has reached maturity and is presented to society at a formal "debut" ( , ; ) or possibly debutante ball. Originally, the term indicated that the woman was old enough to be married, and one purpose of her "coming out" was to display her to eligible bachelors and their families with a view to marriage within a select circle. A debutante ball, sometimes called a coming-out party, is a formal ball that includes presenting debutantes during the social season, usually during the spring or summer. Debutante balls may require prior instruction in social etiquette and appropriate morals. Austria Vienna, Austria, maintains the most active formal ball season in the world. From 1 January to 1 March, no fewer than 28 formal balls, with a huge variety of hosts, are held in Vienna. Many are for specific nationalities, like the Russian Ball or the Serbian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
