While fans are still waiting for Bridgerton Season 5, it looks like Netflix is already laying the groundwork for the show’s sixth installment.

The hit period drama received a rare two-season renewal in May 2025 ahead of its fourth season, guaranteeing both Seasons 5 and 6. At the time, Netflix did not reveal which Bridgerton siblings would take center stage in the upcoming seasons, leaving fans to speculate about the adaptation order.

That mystery was partially solved when Netflix later confirmed that Season 5 would adapt Julia Quinn’s novel When He Was Wicked, focusing on Francesca Bridgerton’s romance. The announcement surprised many viewers, especially because Francesca’s story would arrive sooner than expected.

Now, a new behind-the-scenes update suggests that Netflix is already developing Season 6, and the next Bridgerton sibling in line may finally have been confirmed.

According to a recently deleted TikTok video posted by writer’s assistant Fiona Kida, the creative team has already begun early work on the sixth season. Although the video was later removed, details shared online quickly caught the attention of fans.

In the clip, Kida revealed that the writers had started revisiting source material while preparing for the next chapter of the series.

“We’ve kicked off working on Eloise’s next season and are re-reading the books to prep and see where we left characters off,” she reportedly said.

The comment appears to confirm what many book readers have long expected: Season 6 will adapt To Sir Phillip, With Love, the fifth novel in Julia Quinn’s series and the story centered on Eloise Bridgerton and Sir Phillip Crane.

For years, viewers have debated whether Eloise’s storyline might be delayed again as Netflix continued adjusting the adaptation order. This latest update suggests that won’t be the case and that Eloise is finally preparing to step into the spotlight.

The update also provided a glimpse into how early the creative process currently is.

Kida explained that the writers are still in what she described as the “blue sky” phase of development, where ideas are freely discussed before scripts are written.

According to her, the writing team has been gathering together to brainstorm story possibilities, character arcs, and major moments they hope to explore in the season.

She also shared that part of her work involved creating documents highlighting favorite scenes, memorable quotes, and important moments from Quinn’s novel that could potentially be incorporated into the television adaptation.

The goal is reportedly to help ensure that some of the most beloved elements of Eloise and Phillip’s story are considered as the writers begin shaping the season.

For longtime readers, that news is particularly encouraging. One of the biggest discussions surrounding every season of Bridgerton is which iconic scenes and lines from the books will make it to the screen. The fact that the team is already identifying fan-favorite moments suggests they are actively thinking about how to balance the source material with the show’s own storytelling style.

The development update is also notable because it arrives while Season 5 is still in production.

Traditionally, Bridgerton has followed a two-year release pattern. Season 1 premiered in 2020, followed by Season 2 in 2022, Season 3 in 2024, and Season 4 in 2026.

However, Netflix has already indicated that Season 5 will arrive in 2027, breaking from the previous schedule and suggesting the streamer may be trying to accelerate production.

If writing on Season 6 is already underway while Season 5 is filming, there is a possibility that production on Eloise’s season could begin sooner than expected. That could potentially position Season 6 for a 2028 release, although Netflix has not announced any official timeline.

Such a schedule would help the series move more efficiently toward its long-discussed eight-season plan, which would allow each Bridgerton sibling to receive their own love story.

For now, Netflix has not officially confirmed Season 6’s plot details. Still, the latest behind-the-scenes comments offer the strongest indication yet that Eloise Bridgerton’s long-awaited romance is finally next in line.

As work continues behind the scenes, fans can take comfort in knowing that even while Francesca’s story is still on the way, the creative team is already mapping out what could become one of the franchise’s most anticipated chapters.

Source: Compiled from various sources.