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Premiered on Thursday, May 16,Bridgertonseason 3 made history with its biggest debut weekend in series history. Hitting 45.1M views in its opening weekend on Netflix, the critically acclaimed drama witnessed a whopping success within less than a week.
Previously, the second season that debuted in 2022 garnered 22.7M views which now seems barely over half of Season 3’s viewership. However, despite toppling season 2 ofBridgertonin views and reviews, the latest installment failed to surpass the benchmark set by the show’s inaugural season.
BridgertonSeason 3 Made a Record-Breaking Debut
Almost set to complete a week’s run on Netflix, thelatest installment ofBridgertonmade waves on social media after hitting the streamer on May 16. Creating the biggest debut weekend in series history,BridgertonS3 shattered the record of S2, as it crossed 45.1M views within four days compared to its previous season’s 22.7M views, as perVariety.
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According to Netflix’s internal rankings, although Season 3 debuted with only its first four episodes, it garnered an impressive amount of views on the streaming platform. Moreover, the latest installment has received widespread critical acclaim and boasted an 85% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The latest season, led byNicola Coughlanas Penelope Featherington and Luke Newton returning as Colin Bridgerton, is currently deemed to remain on the Netflix Top 10 for several weeks to come. It has been reported that thelatter half of the seasonis set to premiere on July 13.
BridgertonSeason 3 Failed to Surpass Season 1 Milestone
However, whileBridgertonSeason 3 marked an iconic triumph on the streaming platform, the installment unfortunately failed to surpass the benchmark set by the inaugural season. Turning into a global pop culture phenomenon, S1 broke the record of being watched by 82M households, viaDeadline.
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Therefore, despite Season 3’s iconic success, it still appears to trail behind the groundbreaking first season, which premiered in 2020. Further, as perVarietyreports,BridgertonS1 currently remains at No. 4 on Netflix with 113.3M views, with a longer tail than S2. The inaugural season’s still ongoing success can be attributed to its fresh take on the period drama genre, captivating audiences with thefiery romance between the fan-favorite characters.
Therefore, it seems that although the third season had a great start, it stumbled behind the season that first introduced fans to Shonda Rhimes’ juicy drama series. However, with four more episodes set to release in June, it remains to be seen if S3 can sustain the remarkable momentum it began with and surpass the benchmark set by the show’s iconic first season.
Bridgertonis streaming on Netflix.
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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