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Bridgerton S3E1 — Out of the Shadows

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Bridgerton•Season 3•Episode 1

Out of the Shadows

7.8/10 · 5,270 votesMay 16, 202458 min

Ranked #5 of 8 in Season 3•−0.2 vs season avg

The debutantes enter the marriage mart as Francesca navigates her first season out. A well-traveled bachelor returns, and Penelope unveils a new look.

Directed byTricia Brock

Written byJess Brownell

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Ruth Gemmell

Ruth Gemmell

Lady Violet Bridgerton

Luke Thompson

Luke Thompson

Benedict Bridgerton

Luke Newton

Luke Newton

Colin Bridgerton

Nicola Coughlan

Nicola Coughlan

Penelope Featherington

Hannah Dodd

Hannah Dodd

Francesca Bridgerton

Claudia Jessie

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Eloise Bridgerton

Florence Hunt

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Hyacinth Bridgerton

Will Tilston

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Gregory Bridgerton

Adjoa Andoh

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Lady Agatha Danbury

Jessica Madsen

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Cressida Cowper

Julie Andrews

Julie Andrews

Lady Whistledown (voice)

Polly Walker

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Lady Portia Featherington

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Tricia Brock

Tricia Brock

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Jess Brownell

Jess Brownell

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Eli Nilsen

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Alicia Robbins

Alicia Robbins

Director of Photography

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Sarah Turner

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Episode Summary

"Out of the Shadows" is episode 1 of Bridgerton season 3. It scored 7.8/10 from 5,270 votes, ranking #5 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Tricia Brock and written by Jess Brownell, it aired on May 16, 2024.

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