Netflix Top 10: ‘Bridgerton’ Season 2 Scores 193 Million Hours Viewed in Premiere Weekend

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterCrank up the defiant jazz: “Severance” has been renewed for Season 2 at Apple TV Plus.In the Ben Stiller-directed workplace thriller, Mark Scout (Adam Scott) leads a team at Lumon Industries, whose employees have undergone a severance procedure, which surgically divides their memories between their work and personal lives. This daring experiment in ‘work-life balance’ is called into question as Mark finds himself at the center of an unraveling mystery that will force him to confront the true nature of his work… and of himself.Along with Scott, “Severance” stars Patricia Arquette, John Turturro, Britt Lower, Zach Cherry, Dichen Lachman, Jen Tullock, Tramell Tillman, Michael Chernus and Christopher Walken.

Bridgerton adaptation would portray Kate and Anthony, a beloved and epic couple. Some of the changes were big—turning into Kate Sharma—and some were small, like altering the library scene. And some moments were omitted altogether, like the couple's wedding."There was a big wedding before," Cheryl Dunye, one of the series' directors, explained to .

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer“Bridgerton” Season 2 has broken the record for most-viewed show in a week among Netflix’s English TV series, per the streaming service’s newly released weekly Top 10 list.While “Squid Game” still holds the overall record for most-viewed show on Netflix in general across a 7-day period with 571.76 million hours viewed, the second season of “Bridgerton” racked up 251.74 million hours viewed for the week of March 28-April 3, its first full week on the streaming service.

Changing up the narrative. After fans questioned why Anthony Bridgerton’s (Jonathan Bailey) wedding to Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley) didn’t make it into season 2 of Bridgerton, director Cheryl Dunye cleared up the creative choice.

Bridgerton fans were blown away by the latest heartthrob to join the cast. Theo Sharpe (played by Calam Lynch) worked at the printers in the second season of the historical Netflix drama, and he developed an interest in Eloise Bridgerton (Claudia Jessie). The Theo star comes from a family of actors and Express. co. uk has all you need to know about his famous mother. Bridgerton fans went weak at the knees for Theo Sharpe, who first met Eloise Bridgerton whilst she was investigating Lady Whistledown's (voiced by Julie Andrews) true identity. Eloise was convinced the notorious writer used a particular printing shop to spread her pamphlets across town. Wanting to find answers, Eloise visited the printing shop and was surprised by the young man who worked there. The pair shared the same interests and quickly hit it off, but sadly their growing friendship was short-lived as Theo felt they could not be seen together. The Theo actor, Calam Lynch, has more than 10 famous relatives. READ MORE: How old is Edwina Sharma in Bridgerton? © NETFLIX/GETTY Calam Lynch: Theo Sharpe and Niamh Cusack

Bridgerton fans were left hot under the collar during a steamy sex scene between Kate Sharma and Anthony Bridgerton after waiting several episodes for the pair to romp.Lovers of the Netflix period drama applauded the passionate sex scene after the pair’s sizzling chemistry was kept under wraps due to a tricky love triangle with Kate’s younger sister, Edwina.At the end of episode seven after a family ball at the Bridgerton household, both Kate and Anthony found a moment alone outside under a flower-adorned covering.As the tension built to a climax between them, the pair then couldn't stop themselves as they began passionately kissing before he began to lift her skirt up.The steamy couple then slowly undressed each other as Anthony rolled down her stockings - before things turned even raunchier.The pair begged each other to stop but finally gave in to their temptations.Fans were loving the incredibly steamy scenes, with one commenting: "Season 2 is so so much sexier. It doesn't even need multiple explicit sex scene for it to be over-the-roof STEAMY.

Fans of “Bridgerton” have been eagerly anticipating the long-awaited second season, and now that’s finally arrived they some questions.

Jonathan Bailey is addressing some criticism surrounding season two of Bridgerton.

It turns out celebrities love to get involved with their favourite franchises as much as fans do, and that's lead to many major cameos in hit films and TV shows. As Ben Shephard dropped the bombshell that he appeared in a Harry Potter movie on Good Morning Britain,OK! started to wonder what other famous faces have slipped into the background of iconic films or TV series.

Bridgerton season three has already been confirmed but it has not yet been announced who will be leading the new series.The star of season two, Jonathan Bailey, has opened up to Express.co.uk and other media about how he already has some advice for them.As fans will know, Jonathan plays Anthony Bridgerton in the show, who is the focus of the second season’s love story.He finds himself swept up in a love triangle with Kate Sharma (played by Simone Ashley) and Edwina Sharma (Charithra Chandran) as the series picks up.This shifts the focus away from the first season, which focused on Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) and the Duke of Hastings (Regé-Jean Page).Season three is set to do the same as it focuses on another of the Bridgerton family.While it has not yet been confirmed who’ll be taking over, Jonathan has opened up about his advice.The actor explained all at the press conference for the show last week.Speaking about being the lead, he said: "Obviously, we’ve got amazing actors all around the series.“So actually it didn’t feel at all like stepping into a role with a massive amount of pressure.“Everyone has so much and we are all a family.“And the knowledge of knowing how we’re going to pass the baton on forward [is exciting].“I've got a little notebook for whoever is next to read.“It could be Will Tilson getting married at a very young age!"Will is the star who plays the second youngest of the Bridgerton family, Gregory Bridgerton.Jonathan went on to add how he’s sure they’ll all keep supporting each other as the show goes on.He added: “It’s a big group effort and I just think that it’s such a once in a lifetime opportunity to be cast in a family like this.“We move as a unit and so the pressure was…“I mean, obviously

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Alanis Morissette is putting a unique spin on one of her classics.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterCBS’ Pete Holmes bowling sitcom “How We Roll” entered the broadcast comedy lane on Thursday with an impressive debut audience that landed it the No. 2 slot on the 2021-2022 broadcast season’s list of freshman comedy premieres ranked by viewership.In first place is “How We Roll’s” time slot lead-in, “Ghosts,” a critical darling that has already been renewed at CBS for Season 2.

Telling a different story. Jonathan Bailey addressed the decision to scale back on the sex scenes during season 2 of Bridgerton — and for the actor, it felt like the right choice considering the circumstances.

This Morning viewers were left in hysterics after Alison Hammond started fangirling over Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey on the show Friday. Presented by 47 year old Alison and her co-host Dermot O'Leary, Jonathan was invited on the ITV show to discuss his role on the Netflix period drama's second season. Jonathan, 33, who plays eldest sibling Anthony Bridgerton, also caught the giggles as he struggled to keep his composure watching Alison get excited over his character's sex scenes on the hugely-popular Shondaland hit.Trying to keep her voice serious while talking about the show, Alison said: "Can we just go back to the shaky shaky situation," as she referred to Anthony and Kate Sharma's intimate moments.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterNetflix shows “Vikings: Valhalla” and “Worst Roommate Ever” both racked up more than 1 billion minutes watched during the week of Feb. 28-March 6, per Nielsen’s newly released Top 10 streaming rankings.

Bridgerton spinoff series focusing on a younger Queen Charlotte has found its full cast.The currently untitled project will star India Amarteifo as the young Charlotte, and centers on the Queen’s rise to power, as well as her marriage to King George and how their love story created the current existence of the characters in Bridgerton. The eight-episode series will also feature young versions of Lady Danbury – played by Adjoa Andoh – and Violet Bridgerton.Written and executive produced by showrunner Shonda Rhimes, the cast includes Golda Rosheuvel, who will play the elder Queen Charlotte in the prequel, alongside Amarteifio, Andoh, and Ruth Gemmell as Lady Bridgeton.The additions to the cast are Michelle Fairley, who will play Dowager Princess does what it takes to secure her son’s place as monarch amidst a changing, modernizing Britain.

Bridgerton character Kathani “Kate” Sharma will be returning for season three. Netflix and Bridgerton hosted a dinner in Los Angeles on Tuesday celebrating South Asian culture with guests that included Never Have I Ever's Poorna Jagannathan, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, and Richa Moorjani, along with , actor Kal Pen, and others. Obviously, spoiler alert ahead for season two of Bridgerton.During the event, Ashley shared the good news about her character Kate Sharma who became Viscountess Kate Bridgerton in the final scenes of season two.

Netflix has confirmed that there will be a Bridgerton prequel series all about the young Queen Charlotte and her rise to power and prominence. The matchmaking matriarch, played by Golda Rosheuvel, is one of the most beloved characters in the hit show.

Bridgerton season two was released last week on Netflix as it shifted the focus to the eldest sibling, Anthony Bridgerton (played by Jonathan Bailey).Speaking to Express.co.uk and other media, the actor behind the role opened up about filming the series, including an “embarrassing” moment on set when his trousers ripped.Jonathan was quizzed at the show’s press conference last week about behind the scenes moments.He shared one particularly embarrassing moment while filming the fencing scene in season two.As fans of the Netflix show will recall, in episode two, Anthony fences with his brothers, Colin (Luke Newton) and Benedict (Luke Thompson).The scene sees him fuming over his interactions with Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley).However, it seems while filming the scene, he had an issue where his trousers split.Explaining what happened, Jonathan said: “The fencing sequence brought about its complications.“But the fencing outfits were quite tight in various places and we were wearing plimsolls on quite a dewy morning on grass.“Going in for my final lunge with Benedict, my crotch ripped and it was all on camera.”The actor went on to admit how embarrassing he found the moment.He added: “It’s just in those moments where you suddenly realise that you’re being filmed by 400 cameras.“I sort of screamed, ‘This is so embarrassing.'”Luke Newton and Luke Thompson also reacted by laughing about the moment.However, the actor was also quick to add that they would never complain about tight outfits amid the female actors wearing corsets.He said: "As men, we’re not going to complain about restrictive clothing when we’re sat with the women and their corsets.”Elsewhere at the press conference, Jonathan opened up about how he found filming the

“Bridgerton” may have successfully united Anthony and Kate in season 2, but the tale behind Queen Charlotte’s love story is just getting started.