The promo for Bridgerton Season 3 is kicking into high gear, and we’re more excited than Benedict Bridgerton in an art class. From a first-look Kanthony clip to an adorable pair of “passing the torch” interviews between the Season 2 and Season 3 lead couples, it’s officially Polin’s turn to shine — and Bridgerton knew exactly what to share for our first look at our new leads.
Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall…
Our first glimpse of Polin in action debuted on Wednesday, and it was exactly what any fan could hope for. From the first teaser poster, the Bridgerton Season 3 team has incorporated a mirror motif, which carries over into this clip. A slightly forlorn Penelope (in full glow-up mode) stands in front of a mirror. When she casts her eyes upward, Colin walks into the frame, visible in the mirror. He saunters up behind her before reaching around to brush his fingertips against hers. As she turns her head back to look at him, he gazes down at her.
It’s a far more heated interaction than we’ve seen so far from Polin. It’s also a fun, not-so-coy wink at the ongoing mirror theme. On the one hand, the mirror motif reflects (heh) the original cover of Romancing Mr. Bridgerton, which features a hand mirror on white sheets. On the other hand, it’s very clearly a nod to one particular passage from that book:
His lips found her ear and his voice dropped to a whisper. “And I want to do it in front of a mirror.”
“Now?” she squeaked.
He seemed to consider that for a moment, then shook his head. “Later,” he said, and then repeated it in a rather resolute tone. “Later.”
Bridgerton Season 3 isn’t being shy about its fanservice, in the best possible way. In both of the “passing the torch” interviews, stars Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan alluded to the feeling of fun and responsibility in depicting certain fan-favorite book scenes. While the preview clip of Polin appears to be a promotional video, rather than an actual snippet of a scene from the upcoming season, it makes it clear that the season will be one for the fans!
When Will We See Polin in Bridgerton Season 3?
Bridgerton Season 3 arrives this summer in two parts of four episodes each. Part One premieres on May 16, and Part Two debuts on June 13. In the meantime, check out the Polin sneak peek below, and stay tuned for more coverage of Bridgerton leading up to the new season!