Netflix Confirms Important 'Bridgerton' Season 5 Timeline Detail in Francesca Announcement

An important detail was confirmed in the Bridgerton season 5 announcement today!

If you did not see the news, Netflix announced that the season 5 lead would be Francesca and the new episodes would focus on her love story with Michaela after the death of her husband, John.

Keep reading to find out more…

In the season 5 synopsis released by Netflix, they confirmed that there will be a two year time jump between season four and season five. This means that the death of John won’t be as fresh for Francesca.

Here’s the synopsis: The fifth season of Bridgerton spotlights introverted middle daughter Francesca (Hannah Dodd). Two years after losing her beloved husband John, Fran decides to reenter the marriage mart for practical reasons. But when John’s cousin Michaela (Masali Baduza) returns to London to tend to the Kilmartin estate, Fran’s complicated feelings will have her questioning whether to stick to her pragmatic intentions or pursue her inner passions.

Netflix announced character descriptions for the two roles as well, while also revealing the show is now in production in London.

Hannah Dodd as Francesca Stirling. Countess of Kilmartin: Reserved and contained, Francesca has long felt out of place in the world. As Michaela stirs up new feelings inside her, Fran will make discoveries about herself that could change everything.

Masali Baduza as Michaela Stirling: Beneath Michaela’s charming and vivacious exterior hides a vulnerable young woman who is quick to run the second she feels discomfort. But this season, Michaela must face her vulnerability head-on as she’s forced to navigate her relationship to her late cousin’s legacy — and to Francesca.

And because we know who the lead is for season 5, we also now know the lead for season 6!