The season focuses on Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington's romance. The two characters get married, despite Colin learning that Penelope is the gossip columnist, Lady Whistledown.
The season also follows the aftermath of Penelope's fallout with her friend Eloise Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte's continued rivalry with Lady Whistledown. It also covers the debutante season of Francesca Bridgerton, who has a unique outlook on her own courting season.
The season also hints at the death of John, the love interest of Francesca, which is expected to cause a major change in her life. The Featherington family's financial struggles and Lady Danbury's guidance add an extra layer of drama to the season.
The season explores on themes of love, loyalty, and identity, delving deeper into the characters' emotional journeys. Expect plenty of witty banter, lavish balls, and romantic tension, all set against the backdrop of Regency-era London's high society.