As a series Bridgerton is unique in that each season there will be different leads, however, from season 1 to season 2 we saw some scenes that were similar (or the same) that gave recognition to the viewers, that some fans have dubbed as Bridgerton 'traditions'. In addition to the scenes that have been the same across season 1 and season 2, there are scenes in season 2 that could be established as a tradition, and that fans would like to see continue in future seasons.
Will we see any of Bridgerton 'traditions' whether new or (semi) established in season 3? It is hard to say, but it appears that at least one of the new traditions may be seen in the season.
Below are five Bridgerton 'traditions' that we may get in season 3.
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The previous season's leads as the first main character seen
This is not exactly a Bridgerton 'tradition' yet as we have only had two seasons so far, however, there is potential for it to be set as a Bridgerton 'tradition' in season 3.
In season 2 the first main character we see is Daphne as she is travelling to Bridgerton House for Eloise's presentation. This is symbolic of Daphne being the previous season lead and the show transitioning to the new season lead of Anthony, almost like she is handing over the lead role.
Within the fandom there were rumours that season 2 was meant to open with a scene of Daphne and Simon in an intimate moment, however, due to the departure of Rege Jean Page this was changed to the carriage scene.
From a personal perspective I would like to see Kate and Anthony as the first main characters we see in season 3, an intimate scene of just the two of them enjoying each others company would be a great way for season 3 to begin, and to show that the Viscount and Viscountess are still very important to both the family and the show, it would also serve as a transition from the season 2 leads to the season 3 leads.
I am ready for my close up....
In both season 1 and season 2 at the end of the cold open (immediately before the opening credits) there is a close up of the lead Bridgerton for the season.
In season 1 we see a close up of Daphne just after she has been shown the favour of the Queen, which is immediately followed by the opening credits. Similarly in season 2 we see a close up of Anthony, just after the Queen has called off the presentation, and immediately followed by the opening credits.
If this 'tradition' is followed in season 3, then it would be expected that we will get a close up of Colin just before the title sequence begins, but where will Colin be? what will the context be? Could it be the still of Colin where he looks to be staring towards the Featherington House? Or will it be at a different location? Will Colin be at Francesca's presentation? If not will that impact the next of the Bridgerton 'traditions'?
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The Presentation is the main set piece immediately before the title sequence
In both season 1 and season 2 the cold open of the season has included the presentation to the Queen, with the Bridgerton being focused on present (or in the case of season 1 being presented), but will that be the same for season 3?
As mentioned above, the final close up shot immediately before the opening credits in the previous two seasons has been that of the Bridgerton main character for the season, but will Colin be at Francesca's presentation? From images seen from the set leaks in 2022 Colin appears to be returning from travel as the family see to be preparing to leave for Francesca's presentation, which lends itself to the final scene before the titles not being at the presentations this season if they do have the final shot of the cold open being the Bridgerton lead. This is assuming that Colin does not attend Francesca's presentation, but of course Colin may still attend, thus keeping both the close up of the sibling and the presentation sequence altogether as in previous seasons. There could also be a switch from the presentation to Grosvenor Square for the close up of Colin, or the show could end the cold open with a close up of a different sibling, such as Francesca, thereby breaking the 'tradition' they followed in season 1 and season 2.
In my opinion, if it comes down to choosing between the presentation being the cold open, or the final shot being a close up of the Bridgerton sibling the season is about, is that I would prefer to see the focus being on the Bridgerton sibling the season is about with the presentation being placed after the opening credits.
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Bridgerton Blue
As with the first 'tradition' I discussed, the wearing of Blue has not yet been established as a tradition in the show, as the first female lead was a Bridgerton, but it is definitely something that appears will be introduced based on one of the stills from season 3.
Blue, more specifically a light blue, is the colour that is associated with the Bridgerton Family, and so it was Daphne's main colour in season 1, until she married and began wearing purples that mixed the Bridgerton Blue with the Hastings Red. Kate was not a Bridgerton, so her colour palette was quite different, opting for darker Blues, Greens and Purples, however, we saw a couple of instances where Kate was wearing the lighter 'Bridgerton' Blue colour during season 2.
The first instance of Kate wearing the lighter Blue was at the Conservatory Ball in episode 1 where she became aware of Anthony's identity, and had her second encounter with him. The second instance is at the beginning of episode 4 at Aubrey Hall. In this second instance Kate's dress is patterned, and compliments the waistcoat we see Anthony wearing, thus signalling to the viewers that it is Anthony and Kate that are destined to be together.
One of the recently released stills for season 3 shows Penelope in a Blue gown, and whilst not the pale blue that is generally associated with the Bridgertons, it is a departure for Penelope by the costume designers. Generally we have seen Penelope in the gaudy yellows of the Featherington family, however, there have been moments of her in other colours, specifically Green, which has been used to foreshadow Penelope as a Bridgerton Bride with the mix of the Blue and the Yellow.
I believe that we will possibly see Penelope in Blue at least one more time before her marriage, however, I am of the opinion that Penelope's colours will primarily lean towards Green as, like Daphne, she will mix the colours of her family and that of the family she has married into.
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The Viscountess Bridgerton with the last line of the series
One thing that I found interesting is that in both season 1 and season 2 The Viscountess Bridgerton had the last line of the season.
In the season 1 epilogue we saw Daphne giving birth to Augie, Violet asks what they will name him, and Simon replies that it had to start with an A, after all they had traditions. Violet responds to Simon with 'yes, we do', ending season 1. At this time, as Anthony was unmarried Violet was still The Viscountess Bridgerton, thus giving The Viscountess Bridgerton the last line of the season.
In the season 2 epilogue the family gather together for a game of Pall Mall after Anthony and Kate returned from their honeymoon. We see Kate and Anthony engage in banter and Daphne suggesting they may want to cut out - which both of them immediately deny, Anthony then suggests they return upstairs to which Kate responds with 'and admit defeat? Never', with the second season ending at this point. Kate is now The Viscountess Bridgerton due to her marriage to Anthony, meaning again the Viscountess has the final line of the season.
Was this a coincidence, or was it deliberate having the Viscountess with the final line in each season? If this was a deliberate choice, what does this mean for season 3? Will it become a tradition that the show continues? Thus ensuring each epilogue going forward will be a family scene giving Kate (or Violet) the final line? Or will a different character say the final line of the season in the future?
I like the idea that the same character has the final line in each season to tie them together, and I don't believe that the final line was given to a character to 'pass on' to the next couple as neither Daphne or Simon said the last line in season 1, so it is open for the show to make it a tradition for The Viscountess Bridgerton, or The Dowager Viscountess, to say the final line in each season if they want to do that.
