Bridgerton Season 3: Penelope unmasked as Whistledown; Benedict set for Season 4

In Bridgerton Season 3’s finale, Penelope is publicly revealed as Lady Whistledown, and the season sets up Benedict’s romantic storyline for Season 4 — which begins at Violet’s famous Masquerade Ball. Penelope’s secret comes undone after Cressida attempts to blackmail her, prompting a public confession at her sisters’ ball.

She vows to use her quill responsibly, earns Queen Charlotte’s pardon and secures Colin’s devotion; later scenes show the couple living together with a son. Penelope also allows her mother to use the Whistledown columns as cover for the family’s sudden wealth, leaving wider consequences across the ton unclear.

Season 3 ends with several Bridgerton siblings planning to part ways. Kate and Anthony appear less this season and are set to visit Kate’s home in India in Season 4, while Francesca moves to the Scottish Highlands with her husband John and rekindles a breathless attraction to Michaela.

Eloise, newly eager to see the world, joins Francesca’s quieter life away from the marriage mart. Violet finds new possibility when she meets Lady Danbury’s estranged brother, Marcus. Lady Danbury smooths things over with Marcus and gives Violet her blessing to pursue the romance by the finale.

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