Exclusive Interview With Nicola Coughlan And Luke Newton

Bridgerton Season 3 Part 1 Finale: Penelope and Colin's Explosive Carriage Scene Explained

Exclusive Interview with Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton

Bridgerton Season 3 Part 2: Penelope's Lady Whistledown Reveal and the Bridgerton Family's Intrigues

The highly anticipated Bridgerton Season 3 Part 1 has drawn to a close, leaving viewers with an electrifying moment between Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton). In an exclusive interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Coughlan and Newton delve into the enigmatic carriage scene and tease what lies ahead in the upcoming Part 2.

Season 3 has focused on the burgeoning romance between Colin, the charming but oblivious suitor, and Penelope, his childhood friend who secretly pines for him under the guise of Lady Whistledown. The carriage scene, where Colin confesses his love for Penelope and they share a passionate kiss, has sent shockwaves through the fandom. Coughlan explains that the scene was "emotional" and "a long time coming," while Newton describes it as "the culmination of a lot of feeling."

In the closing moments of Season 3 Part 1, Penelope's secret identity as Lady Whistledown is revealed to the Ton. This bombshell revelation promises to have wide-ranging consequences for Penelope and her relationships. Coughlan hints, "There's going to be a lot of shock and awe and people trying to figure out what this means." Newton adds, "It's going to be quite tumultuous. There's going to be a lot of drama and fireworks."

The upcoming Bridgerton Season 3 Part 2 will continue to follow the Bridgerton family as they navigate love, marriage, and the shifting social landscape. Coughlan and Newton tease that Penelope and Colin's relationship will be "put to the test," while the Bridgertons will face new challenges and opportunities.