Teaser Trailer for BRIDGERTON Season 5 Reveals the Show's First Queer Love Story
Netflix has released a new teaser trailer for Bridgerton season 5 that features Hannah Dodd (Francesca) and Masali Baduza (Michaela) as the two main love interests this time around, marking the show’s first queer main stage relationship.
Netflix renewed Bridgerton for seasons 5 and 6 in May 2025 but had not announced which couples would be the focus. Season 5 is currently in production.
The official synopsis reads, "The fifth season of Bridgerton spotlights introverted middle daughter Francesca (Hannah Dodd). Two years after losing her beloved husband John, Fran decides to reenter the marriage mart for practical reasons.
But when John’s cousin Michaela (Masali Baduza) returns to London to tend to the Kilmartin estate, Fran’s complicated feelings will have her questioning whether to stick to her pragmatic intentions or pursue her inner passions."
Fran will first navigate the new season as "reserved and contained," having "long felt out of place in the world." Michaela, however, will stir up "new feelings inside her," leading Fran to "make discoveries about herself that could change everything."
Dodd first joined the show's cast as Fran in season 3, though her character was originally played by actress Ruby Stokes from seasons 1-2 before the star's departure from the project. Baduza appeared in a smaller capacity before joining the main cast for season 4.
Netflix announced that the season will contain eight episodes. A release date has not been announced. Check out the new teaser trailer below: