Netflix has finally issued our invitation to the ball.
The eight-episode series drops Dec. 25.
Bridgertonfollows the lives of the eight titular Bridgerton siblings, a wealthy family living in Regency England.
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But things get complicated when their fauxmance starts to feel all too real.
And who can miss the meddling society maven Lady Danbury (Adjoa Andoh) advising her beloved Simon?
But most importantly, we get our first taste of Simon and Daphne dancing (squee!).
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“I’ve always loved period shows,” showrunner Chris Van Dusen tells EW.
“The sets and the costumes and the rules of society are what really strike me.
Longtime Shondaland force Betsy Beers is also producing.
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“It’s an entirely different Regency than you’ve ever seen,” Beers tells EW.
It’s such a beautiful, in the purest way, romantic concept that I was blown away.”
It’s just made it so rich and wonderful."
Phoebe Dynevor in ‘Bridgerton’.LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX
For a taste of that opulence and glamour, check out the first-look photos above.
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Jonathan Bailey and Regé-Jean Page in a scene from ‘Bridgerton’.LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX
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