Bridgerton has fast become Netflix's biggest TV series ever—and the competition isn't even close.
Deadline reported the Season 1 numbers for the Netflix original series, which debuted Dec. 25, 2020, on the streamer. The show was watched by 82 million households in the four short weeks that it's been out. While those numbers account for people who watched part of the season as well as the whole run of episodes, it's still an astonishing number. Netflix celebrated the news by releasing a compilation of Bridgerton-themed TikToks from around the world
As the outlet notes, the show was already the fifth highest-streamed show 10 days into its release, with 63 million worldwide viewers. With the latest numbers, it surpasses previous champion The Witcher, which hit 76 million households in its first 28 days. Other recent standout shows for Netflix were The Queen's Gambit, which pulled in 62 million, and Lupin, which landed an astounding 70 million.
Netflix has already renewed the show for a second season. The synopsis for Season 1 of Bridgerton can be found below.
From Shondaland and Creator Chris Van Dusen, Bridgerton follows Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor), the eldest daughter of the powerful Bridgerton family as she makes her debut onto Regency London’s competitive marriage market. Hoping to follow in her parent’s footsteps and find a match sparked by true love, Daphne’s prospects initially seem to be unrivaled. But as her older brother begins to rule out her potential suitors, the high society scandal sheet written by the mysterious Lady Whistledown (voiced by Julie Andrews) casts aspersions on Daphne. Enter the highly desirable and rebellious Duke of Hastings (Regé-Jean Page), committed bachelor and the catch of the season for the debutantes’ mamas. Despite proclaiming that they want nothing the other has to offer, their attraction is undeniable and sparks fly as they find themselves engaged in an increasing battle of wits while navigating society’s expectations for their future.
Bridgerton is a romantic, scandalous, and quick-witted series that celebrates the timelessness of enduring friendships, families finding their way, and the search for a love that conquers all. The series also stars Jonathan Bailey (Anthony Bridgerton), Nicola Coughlan (Penelope Featherington), Claudia Jessie (Eloise Bridgerton), Ruby Barker (Marina Thompson), Adjoa Andoh (Lady Danbury), Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte), Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton), Luke Newton (Colin Bridgerton), Ruby Stokes (Francesca Bridgerton), Will Tilston (Gregory Bridgerton), Florence Hunt (Hyacinth Bridgerton), Ruth Gemmell (Lady Violet Bridgerton), Bessie Carter (Prudence Featherington), Harriet Cains (Philipa Featherington), Polly Walker (Lady Portia Featherington), Ben Miller (Lord Featherington), Sabrina Bartlett (Siena Rosso), Martins Imhangbe (Will Mondrich), and Lorraine Ashbourne (Mrs. Varley).
Bridgerton stars Phoebe Dynevor, Regé-Jean Page, Jonathan Bailey, Nicola Coughlan, Claudia Jessie, Ruby Barker, Golda Rosheuvel, Luke Thompson, Luke Newton, Ruth Gemmell, Polly Walker and Julie Andrews. Season 1 is streaming now on Netflix.
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