Ahead of Part 2, Here Are the Best Quotes and Moments From Bridgerton Season 3

Part 2 of Bridgerton Season 3 drops in less than 24 hours, and we cannot be any more excited! Netflix, you must make haste. Can’t wait to dive into the Polin goodness? Relive the best quotes and moments from Bridgerton Season 3, Part 1 with our top picks.

If you’re as obsessed with Bridgerton as we are, you’ve likely been sat watching and rewatching part 1 of season 3, replaying the best moments and learning the best quotes by heart. And now that the trailer for part 2 has officially dropped, we are beyond ready to see the remainder of Colin and Penelope’s love story play out. 

The cliffhanger ending of Bridgerton season 3 part 1 left our jaws on the floor, imbuing us with a newfound appreciation for carriage rides and cake alike. With Colin’s long-awaited, but much-appreciated love confession and Penelope finally taking the reins on her own life, fans of the couple ‘Polin’ found themselves stunned at the actual perfection of the scene, how it was filmed, and how it came to be on our screens.  

Across social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok, fans of the Bridgerton series and books are now attempting to decode potential leaks and spoilers, trying to glean the tiniest bit of information for Polin’s upcoming nuptials in part 2. And while this author is not personally averse to spoilers, she does not wish to ruin the viewing experience come June 13, 2024. 

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What’s next for Colin and Penelope? 

Part 1 of Bridgerton season 3 ended with a realisation that has been a long time coming. With the help of Bridgerton matriarch Violet (portrayed by the lovely Ruth Gemmell), Colin (portrayed by Luke Newton) finally gathers up the courage to stand up for what (and who) he wants. 

In a high-stakes episode poignantly balancing the regimented societal rules of the Regency era with friendship, love, and duty, Colin finally acknowledges his feelings for his longtime friend Penelope (portrayed by the icon and legend Nicola Coughlan). It does not take overly long for him to act upon these feelings; a short while after coming to his senses, Colin makes his way to the Queen’s Ball, shamelessly intercepting Penelope on the dance floor as she gears up to accept a proposal from season 3’s appointed third wheel, our beloved veggie-eating Lord Alfred Debling. 

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And while the third-eldest Bridgerton could have certainly chosen a better time and place to express his feelings and proclaim his love, we can’t deny that the resultant scene made for some engaging television. To the sight of Colin professing his love, we clutched our pearls, stifled our wistful sighs, and looked to the heavens to ask the powers that be about when we would receive our very own carriage scene confessions. 

With the friends-to-lovers romance culminating in Colin’s proposal to Penelope, part 1 expertly sets the stage for the enemies-to-lovers romance that is certain to take centre stage in part 2. Having sworn to destroy Lady Whistledown’s life at the closing of episode 1, Colin is definitely in for an unpleasant surprise. 

she had to stop writing for a second to serve face
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— bri ☆ polin defender (@spphicskies) June 3, 2024

Part 2 is likely to chronicle an intriguing game of cat-and-mouse as Colin, Eloise, Cressida, the Queen, and Penelope all butt heads regarding the identity of Lady Whistledown. Given the short teaser that aired at the end of episode 4, the upcoming episodes are certain to explore Colin’s reaction to learning that Penelope is the person behind Lady Whistledown’s Society Papers. 

In addition to the shocking reveal, Colin will come to the realisation that it was Penelope who unveiled the pregnancy and dastardly plans of Miss Marina Thompson, his season 1 paramour. While Whistledown’s exposé unequivocally saved Colin from being baby trapped in a marriage, his actions since then have suggested a certain level of vitriol held for the town gossipmonger. Add onto that Eloise’s determination that Penelope be unveiled as Whistledown, at least to Colin, and fans are certainly in for an explosive watch.  

Moments we’re most excited to see from the Bridgerton season 3 part 2 trailer 

The trailer for part 2 picks up where the teaser had previously left off, with Penelope and Eloise at odds over the former’s identity as Lady Whistledown. While the newly unveiled footage does not reveal any startling new information, we are shown glimpses of the two former best friends duking it out, with Eloise reaffirming her threat (as shown in the teaser) to apprise Colin of Penelope’s secret identity.

Meanwhile, an increasingly anxious Colin urges Penelope to share her secret with him, having discerned for himself that there is more to his new bride than meets the eye. 

Evidently, the drama reaches a crescendo at Colin’s discovery of Penelope’s secret, and we can hardly wait to watch the very scene in which he cries, eyes sparkling, “Then what good am I to you?” 

June 13 cannot come soon enough. 

Colin I need you to understand that you do not need to be useful to deserve someone’s love pic.twitter.com/Pn3oNADDx8

— lindsay (@colbridgertons) June 3, 2024

Thankfully, the trailer isn’t all drama; some aww-worthy moments do emerge in the quagmire of footage, including Penelope’s confession that she has always loved Colin, followed by the happy couple dancing in a church. We are shown quick glimpses of Mr. Finch being the world’s best supportive brother-in-law, Francesca and John Stirling, Earl of Kilmartin’s budding romance, and even Violet herself taking to the dance floor with Lord Marcus Anderson, who, if you’ll recall, is Lady Danbury’s estranged brother. 

Most notably, we see the eldest Bridgerton boys — Anthony, Benedict, and Colin sharing a familial, brotherly moment, with Anthony’s protective stripes surfacing briefly as he comes to the realisation that Colin may have dishonoured his bride-to-be (In this house, we stan protective big brother Anthony). 

the way anthony was ready to jump on colin to protect penelope’s honor, she always was a bridgerton pic.twitter.com/j0AvjNyQQB

— sophie (@sophieschapters) June 3, 2024

Ever the comedic relief, Benedict’s well-timed query, “Are you going to duel with your own brother?” lends levity to the scene, which brings us all back to the core of the show: The Bridgerton family is one of unending love and devotion to one another. With Penelope sinking into Violet’s embrace at the announcement of her engagement, it also bears noting that this will truly be a family that she is comfortable in; a family that will not make her feel small, unimportant, and unloved beyond what she can bring to the table. 

While there is yet more drama to be had before the happily-ever-afters are doled out for the season, we can only echo what Lady Danbury has to say: Who needs fresh air, when you have fresh gossip? And while we find ourselves on the outside looking in, part 2 is shaping up to be an epic adventure that we simply cannot wait to see. 

my parents are fighting pic.twitter.com/VSOjTnOylI

— jess || bridgerton 3 spoilers 🪞✨ (@bellysinfinite) June 3, 2024

In anticipation of the next instalment of Bridgerton season 3, we take a retrospective look back at the best quotes, top moments, funny scenes, and most romantic speeches in part 1. 

The best quotes and moments from Bridgerton season 3 

Lady Whistledown talks up all the wallflowers 

THE ANTIS WERE CRYING ABOUT PEN NOT BEING A GIRLS GIRLS ONLY FOR HER TO START HER SEASON PRAISING ALL THE DEBUTANTES FOR A BETTER CHANCE IN THEIR SEASON.

WE LOVE YOU PENELOPE FEATHERINGTON. pic.twitter.com/I5iwNH7ZQi

— elle • no part two spoilers! (@sapphicpenelope) May 14, 2024

The charming opening scenes of Bridgerton season 3 find the ton abuzz with the return of Mayfair’s most prominent families to town, the Featheringtons included. Most notably, Lady Whistledown hypes up the season’s wallflowers, casting light upon debutantes who may have otherwise been relegated to the lower rungs of society’s most eligible bachelorettes. 

Ironically, and in a cruel twist of fate, these same women end up making fun of Penelope one episode later, casting undue judgment and unkind comments towards her following Eloise’s accidental reveal that she had sought Colin’s help to secure a husband. And if the injustice made your blood boil, worry not — you’re not alone. 

Penelope’s Cinderella-coded entrance at the Seasons Ball 

Ask any ’90s kid who harbours an unHealthy obsession with romantic comedies and they will tell you that few scenes live rent-free in their minds the way classic ballroom entrances do. Think Hilary Duff’s masked ball arrival in A Cinderella Story (2004), Rachael Leigh Cook’s sultry walk down the stairs in She’s All That (1999), and Drew Barrymore’s ethereal ballroom entrance in Ever After (1998). 

Taking its cues from the romantic comedies that have given us many swoon-worthy scenes, Bridgerton brilliantly recreates this moment with Penelope’s entrance at the Four Seasons Ball. Bolstered by her extreme makeover, Penelope’s ballroom entrance is as stunning as it is empowering for viewers who have long dreamed of seeing a more diverse range of bodies in leading lady roles. We especially loved seeing Mr. Finch play the part of a supportive brother-in-law, a huge grin adorning his features as he watches her descend with pride. Add that onto Colin’s own reaction, and you have a scene that sets the stage for a season we won’t forget anytime soon. 

Anthony and Kate commiserate over their responsibilities 

In season 2, Anthony and Kate bonded over their assumed responsibilities and roles as the heads of their families. Both suffered gravely at the deaths of their fathers, with whom they had cultivated close bonds. Both set aside their own grieving for the sake of their families, stepping up to lead while they were no more than children themselves. While Anthony had his family’s standing, reputation, and survival thrust upon his shoulders, Kate found herself beset by financial constraints. The duo are essentially two sides of the same coin, and their union is made all the stronger for their shared life experiences. 

In season 3, the newlyweds decide to take an extended honeymoon, choosing themselves for once. And while this is evidently a plot device to ‘put them on the bus’, it also serves as an indication of their growth as characters, who, by all intents and purposes, have finally realised that they deserve to rest. 

Pen and Colin talk about their first meeting 

During their first courtship lesson in a sunny curio marketplace, Pen and Colin take a walk down memory lane to their very first meeting. While we do not see a flashback to their adorable meet-cute, the script provides more than enough context. Coupled with Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan’s stellar performances, the conversation between the duo allows the audience to imagine the event with much delight. 

The incident of their first meeting is also a wonderful callback to the original Bridgerton novel Romancing Mr. Bridgerton. As per the book, Colin and Penelope first meet on a windy day, when he is knocked off his horse by her straying bonnet. As you might expect, it’s all very cute, proffering all the rom-com vibes we’ve grown to love in this season. 

The Featheringtons discuss how babies come to be 

The Featheringtons have long served as entertaining foils for the dignity and wealth of the Bridgertons. Where the Bridgertons are seen as classy and elegant, the Featheringtons are often relegated to comical positions, weathering misfortunes from the death of the first Lord Featherington to the unscrupulous Business dealings of the second Lord Featherington. 

Through it all, Portia Featherington has proven to be a mastermind of great wit and intellect, leveraging her mother’s love and ferocity to secure the futures of her daughters. In this scene, which combines comedic relief and commentary on the lack of sexual Education offered to women at the time, the veneer of Portia’s steadfastness amidst tribulation finally cracks, with the woman offering an exasperated, “Why must I be punished over and over?” 

Polin’s first kiss, plus Rae’s criminally offensive side eye 

If there’s one person who won’t be surprised at the announcement of Colin and Penelope’s engagement, it’s chief Polin shipper Rae. A new addition to the Featheringtons’ home, Rae is Penelope’s Lady’s Maid, and is responsible for Pen’s new hairdos. It is due to her that the couple are able to enjoy time together for their lessons, away from the prying eyes of society. 

Following Penelope and Colin’s public scandal as published on Lady Whistledown, Colin makes his way over to the Featherington house in the cloak of night. There, he bribes Rae to fetch Penelope. The duo shares a tender first kiss, framed by soft candlelight and the light of the moon, leaving Colin in love, Polin shippers breathless, and Rae with the sneaking suspicion that she may soon become Lady’s Maid to Mrs Colin Bridgerton. 

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Eloise realises she let Pen’s secret out 

I ADORE THIS SCENE because it was actually Eloise that gossiped and Cressida called her out. I find the creloise dynamic very interesting as it’s a friendship of equals, whereas Eloise usually dominated most of peneloise conversations, and penelope allowed it.
Even the actors- pic.twitter.com/vcJPPdpP7v

— 🐝Promenading Anthony’s Pinnacle🐝 (@chaoticguitar) May 30, 2024

This author feels it necessary to point out that absolutely nothing will warm her sentiments towards Miss Cressida Cowper (portrayed by the stunning Jessica Madsen who, for all intents and purposes, can do no wrong). Despite showrunner Jess Brownell’s attempts at humanising the Regency-era Mean Girl, we cannot get behind Cressida as a character, particularly given how cruelly she’s treated Penelope across the seasons. Admittedly, however, there is some satisfaction to be had from watching Eloise realise that she may not have the moral high ground after all. 

The realisation leads to some much-needed introspection and reflection on Eloise’s behalf, and eventually brings her to the Featherington household to extend an apology for her transgressions. And while it is clear to anybody looking that the two girls miss one another, their conversation here is a sign enough that they will eventually reunite. 

Colin and Penelope meet behind a willow tree curtain 

After the initial fallout from their Scandal and the consequent late-night kiss that followed, season 3’s chief lovebirds find a public, yet private spot while promenading on Rotten Row. Shrouded away behind the curtain of a willow tree, they proceed to engage in what can only be described as a rendezvous worthy of a Regency-era romantic comedy. Complete with all the hallmarks of budding love, the two exchange a short but sweet conversation, complete with embarrassed awkwardness, vague callbacks to ‘the incident’, and Colin losing his train of thought mid-sentence. Ah, young love. 

Penelope and Lord Debling’s iconic conversation 

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If anybody deserves a medal for trying, it’s Penelope, who, despite the ‘social contagion’ of public scandal, braves the ton’s scorn by making an appearance at a ball. One has to admire the youngest Miss Featherington’s tenacity in seeking out a husband; so determined is she to get back into the marriage mart that she approaches, and even speaks to two of Colin’s needlessly cruel friends, who, despite thinking rather highly of themselves, remain unimportant to the plot at large. 

Having suffered the derision of the party’s various attendees, Penelope eventually finds herself sequestered in a corner of the room, where she is approached by Lord Debling. With her filter thusly removed, she holds her own in conversation with the lord, and the two share some light-hearted bantering about her social contagion, his vegetarianism, and the deer who, despite stepping away from the crowd and losing his head for it, ‘got to attend the party’. The entire scene is delightfully light-hearted, capturing the essence of a first conversation with a kindred spirit. 

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And the cherry on top? We get to see Colin’s yearning gaze in action as he watches Penelope hit it off with another man. 

Colin and Penelope eat some cake 

While Colin inadvertently sends all the women of the ton into a frenzy with his heroics at the Hawkins Balloon event, it is Penelope who holds his most longing of gazes. Fresh from a successful ball rendezvous with Debling, Penelope summons her old friend with the carefully measured tip of the head, then instructs him to ‘loiter for sweets’ so ‘nobody suspects they are speaking’. 

@fuesfej ⚠️SPOLIERS S3⚠️ | Walk em like a dog | #polin #penelopefeatherington #colinbridgerton #penelopefeatheringtonedit #colinbridgertonedit #polinedit #bridgerton #bridgertonseason3 #fyp ♬ original sound – fusfej

While it’s not surprising that Pen has much experience hiding her actions from the prying eyes of others, the scene does provide an interesting glimpse into just how easily she bends Colin to her will — without even trying. He eagerly approaches her at her earliest indication, and is then immediately entranced, following her around in the manner of a lovesick puppy that we all love to see. While apprising him on her newfound connection with Debling, Penelope eventually does select a pastry, licking sugared frosting from her fingertips even as Colin stares in a perfect recreation of Daphne’s iconic scene with the Duke and his spoon in season 1. 

And, when Penelope is finally finished crushing his heart into a thousand little pieces with her thoughts on Debling, Colin is left alone, eating a cupcake, probably thinking of how that same frosting might taste on her luscious lips. 

Violet gives Colin a reality check 

Mother always knows best, and that much is true of Violet Bridgerton when it comes to her children’s romantic matches. Violet has proven invaluable across all three seasons thus far, providing motherly advice that has helped her wayward children to see who their true matches ought to be; such was the case with Daphne, Prince Frederich, and the Duke, and such was also the case with Anthony, Edwina, and Kate. 

In season 3, Violet once again lent her mother’s intuition to helping her children discern their potential partners in life. She encourages Francesca to seek out a love match, and likewise, calls Colin out on his refusal to admit his own feelings for Penelope. This culminates in a brief, but meaningful conversation in which Violet tells Colin that Penelope is likely to receive a proposal that same night, subtly expressing that it’s now or never for him. And while Colin initially attempts to brush it off, he eventually acknowledges his feelings for Penelope and makes haste to rectify the situation. 

The entirety of The Carriage Scene 

Leading up to the release of Bridgerton season 3, the showrunners and cast members had hyped up the iconic carriage scene, and for good reason. Adapted from a similar scene in the book Romancing Mr. Bridgerton, the carriage scene is the first true event that truly cements the relationship between Colin and Penelope, culminating in his now-iconic love confession and eventual proposal — by far one of the best moments and quotes from Bridgerton. From Colin’s teary-eyed confession of his feelings to Penelope finally mustering up the courage to ask for what she wants, the steamy scene is the perfect culmination of four episodes’ worth of buildup, and aptly reflects the duo’s long friendship, enduring devotion, and trust in one another. 

Part 2 of Bridgerton season 3 will be released at 3PM Hong Kong time on June 13, 2024.

Catch up on the season’s best moments so far on Netflix here. 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 

– What was Bridgerton’s famous line? 

Over the course of its three seasons, Bridgerton has given us many famously romantic quotes, with some best moments including Simon’s love confession to Daphne in season 1. He says, “I cannot stop thinking of you. From the mornings you ease to the evenings you quiet, to the dreams you inhabit, my thoughts of you never end. I am yours, Daphne. I have always been yours.” 

Add onto that Anthony’s heart-rending confession to Kate in season 2, leading to yet another one of the best moments and quotes of Bridgerton which entails these very words, “Do you think that there is a corner on this earth that you could Travel to, far away enough to free me from this torment? I am a gentleman. My father raised me to act with honour, but that honour is hanging by a thread that grows more precarious with every moment I spend in your presence. You are the bane of my existence… and the object of all my desires. Night and day I dream of you. And what I… do you even know all the ways a lady can be seduced? The things I can teach you.” 

Numerous other best quotes and moments exist within the Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte ecosystems, but the best way to discover them all would be to simply watch the shows. 

– What is the most romantic line from Bridgerton? 

One of the most romantic quotes and best moments from Bridgerton season 3 is Colin’s carriage confession, in which he ambushes Penelope as she is fleeing from the Queen’s Ball. As the scene goes, Colin chases after Penelope’s carriage and asks to be let in before ultimately uttering these words: “What if I did have feelings for you? I have spent so long trying to feel less, trying to be the kind of man society expects me to be. And for a moment, I thought I had succeeded. But these past few weeks have been full of confounding feelings. Feelings like a total inability to stop thinking of you. About that kiss. Feelings like dreaming of you when I’m asleep, and in fact preferring sleep because that is where I might find you. A feeling that is like torture. But one which I cannot, will not, do not want to give up.” 

– Who falls in love in Bridgerton 3? 

Season 3 of Bridgerton will focus on the friends-to-lovers story between Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington. Fans of Polin will also be able to enjoy an enemies-to-lovers dynamic as it plays out between Colin Bridgerton and Lady Whistledown. 

– Who is Season 3 Bridgerton based on? 

Season 3 of Bridgerton will focus on the love story between Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington. 

– Which character will Bridgerton season 3 focus on? 

Season 3 of Bridgerton will focus on the love story between Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington. 

– Will Simon make an appearance in Bridgerton season 3? 

Simon Basset the Duke of Hastings (portrayed by Regé-Jean Page) has unfortunately not reprised his role throughout season 2 and 3. However, the showrunners have insisted that they will not recast him, and so he may yet make a return with Daphne (portrayed by Phoebe Dynevor) in the upcoming seasons.