Francesca’s (Hannah Dodd) break from the established Bridgerton romance tradition is not only new for the series but very important for her upcoming storyline. One detail to remember for Bridgerton season 3 is that each love story so far has progressed quickly due to each main character’s determination as well as the limited amount of time in each season. Francesca, however, breaks this pattern in two key ways that will impact her future story.

Francesca differs from her siblings in season 3, as her shyness contrasts their ability to take on the ton with relative ease. Francesca’s reserved nature, however, does not mean she does not attract notice. Both the Queen and several suitors keep a close eye on her throughout the season’s first half. One suitor’s particular persistence has a hand in showcasing the second way Francesca breaks these patterns in Bridgerton season 3, causing her love story to begin before her season as the main focus.

Francesca’s Romance Is The First To Be Happening Before Her Own Bridgerton Season

Francesca Is Officially Introduced To Her Love Interest in Episode 4 “Old Friends”

Bridgerton season 3 sees Francesca’s character begin her love story with John Stirling (Victor Alli), breaking the pattern of Bridgerton characters falling in love in a single season. Francesca and John’s courtship begins this season as she tries to settle into the spotlight, with the two sharing several moments of comfortable silence. Their connection is clearly forming fast, but both of them also continue to shyly dance around their budding attraction, a contrast to past Bridgerton seasons.

Bridgerton’s timeline in previous seasons always progresses the main couple’s story quickly, creating powerfully tense scenes and memorable love confessions, as seen with Anthony and Kate. However, instead of a whirlwind romance, Francesca’s love story with John appears to be progressing more quietly. The slower courtship suits both characters’ personalities but limits the audiences’ view of their growing affection. Though this may have resulted in a limited arc during her season, Francesca’s romance with John needed to happen earlier than other Bridgerton couples. This is because Francesca’s romance, while seemingly as idyllic as her siblings, will encounter complications.

Why Francesca’s Bridgerton Romance Is Happening So Early

Bridgerton Season 3 Is Laying The Groundwork For Francesca’s Second Romance

Francesca’s romance with John needs time to lay the groundwork of their lives together, as that story will be cut short before Francesca’s official season. Within the Bridgerton books, Francesca finds love again after John dies abruptly with his cousin, Michael Stirling. Through this early start, the story can lay out the emotional groundwork early and efficiently, creating the proper emotional payoff for both John’s death and Francesca’s new love story with Michael.

By starting her romance early, Francesca can truly understand that desire for love and confront it with John in Bridgerton season 3 part 2.

Though John is not Francesca’s main love interest during her season, their story still contributes quite a bit to her character. Through their connection, Francesca begins to see the appeal of true love, an idea she gives little thought to at the beginning of the season. By starting her romance early, Francesca can truly understand that desire for love and confront it with John in Bridgerton season 3, part 2. From there, Francesca’s story in Bridgerton can be showcased in all its bittersweet glory, allowing her to comprehend and fight for what she can have with Michael: a second chance.