Bridgerton has been one of Netflix’s most bingeable shows since its very first season in 2020. Fans who weren’t aware of Bridgerton prior to the television series (I was one of them) quickly discovered that the Regency era romance is a book-to-screen adaptation of Julia Quinn’s popular historical romance novels. Six years later, Season 4 has finally premiered in its entirety, with production for Season 5 in full swing. Throughout the years, Quinn has supported all production decisions, from color-conscious casting to major plot diversions. Turns out there are a couple of reasons why Bridgerton’s author was more than willing to completely give up creative control so Shonda Rhimes would adapt her books.
