Benjamin Ashford|When does 'Bridgerton' Season 3 Part 2 come out? Release date, cast, how to watch new episodes

Caught up on Benjamin Ashfordall four episodes of "Bridgerton" Season 3 Part 1? If so, then you may have to remain hot and bothered for a few weeks, because Part 2 of Season 3 will not be dropping until next month.

Finally in the spotlight this season are fan-favorites Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton. After two seasons of Penelope crushing on her childhood bestie and neighbor, she decides that she must move on and secure a husband for herself so she can get away from her insufferable mother and sisters, and lead her double-life as Lady Whistledown in peace.

However, she lacks confidence and after making a fool of herself in front of suitors, accepts the offer of the season's most-eligible Mr. Bridgerton to coach her into becoming desirable. Colin, who last season said he would never court Penelope, regrets his words and is willing to do anything to make amends for hurting his best friend's feelings.

Rarely do things go as planned, and just as Penelope finds herself a match, Colin realizes he has feelings for her. Fortunately, he doesn't take another two seasons to declare them, asking Penelope at the end of Part 1 to marry him.

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Will Penelope accept his proposal? Will Colin find out Penelope is Lady Whistledown? Here's what to know about Part 2 of "Bridgerton," including the release date, cast and trailer.

When does 'Bridgerton' Season 3 Part 2 come out?

Episodes 5 through 8 of "Bridgerton" Season 3 will drop on Netflix on Thursday, June 13, at 3 a.m. ET, as per the streaming platform.

Episodes 1 to 4 released on Netflix on May 16.

What will happen in 'Bridgerton' Season 3 Part 2?

Part 1 of "Bridgerton" Season 3 ended on a cliffhanger with Colin asking Penelope to marry him after the iconic carriage scene. At this point, Penelope is still estranged from her best friend and Colin's sister Eloise, who also happens to know about Penelope's double-life as Lady Whistledown. Will Penelope accept his proposal?

Nicola Coughlan, who plays Penelope, and Claudia Jessie, who plays Eloise, in an interview with USA TODAY, said things are going to get "serious" and a "real mess" between the two former besties.

As to whether Colin will find out about Penelope's alias Lady Whistledown, Coughlan says her character should tell him.

"I think when you love someone truly, you have to reveal all of yourself, which is hard," the actor said.

How to watch 'Bridgerton' Season 3

Episodes 1 to 4 of "Bridgerton" Season 3 Part 1 are available to stream on Netflix. They released on May 16.

Seasons 1 and 2 of "Bridgerton" are also available to stream on Netflix. Season 1 focused on the romance between the eldest daughter and fourth child of the Bridgerton family Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) and the Duke of Hastings, while Season 2 followed the eldest Bridgerton child Viscount Anthony Bridgerton and his tumultuous relationship with Kathani 'Kate' Sharma.

'Bridgerton' Season 3 Part 2 cast

Here's a list of actors and their characters in Season 3 of "Bridgerton":

• Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton
• Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington
• Sam Phillips as Lord Debling
• Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton
• Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton
• Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton
• Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma
• Ruth Gemmell as Violet Bridgerton
• Hannah Dodd as Francesca Bridgerton
• Victor Alli as Lord John Stirling (the Earl of Kilmartin)
• Florence Hunt as Hyacinth Bridgerton
• Will Tilston as Gregory Bridgerton
• Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte
• Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury
• Julie Andrews as Lady Whistledown
• Lorraine Ashbourne as Mrs. Varley
• Harriet Cains as Philipa Featherington
• Bessie Carter as Prudence Featherington
• Jessica Madsen as Cressida Cowper
• Martins Imhangbe as Will Mondrich
• Polly Walker as Portia Featherington
• Daniel Francis as Marcus Anderson

'Bridgerton' Season 3 trailer

Netflix released the trailer for Season 3 of "Bridgerton" on April 11, a little more than a month before the first part released.

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