A Bridgerton season 3 teaser video confirms that Francesca will experience some struggles during her upcoming debut in the ton’s social scene.

A Bridgerton season 3 teaser video confirms that Francesca will experience some struggles during her debut in the ton. Based on the books by Julia Quinn, each season of Netflix’s popular period drama follows a different member of the eponymous family as they find love in London high society. After the first two seasons focused on Daphne (Phoebe Dynevor) and Anthony (Jonathan Bailey), the third season will center on the third Bridgerton son, Colin (Luke Newton), as his friendship with Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) blossoms into romance.

Francesca, who was recast as Hannah Dodd, will also see an expanded role in Bridgerton season 3, as highlighted by a teaser shared by Netflix. Watch the video below:

Pondering the question, “What should happen when a Bridgerton does not wish for the Ton’s unyielding gaze?” the video highlights how Francesca will experience some struggles during her upcoming debut in the ton.

Francesca’s Expanded Role In Bridgerton Season 3 Explained

Though the focus will mostly be on Colin and Penelope’s romance, Francesca is another member of the Bridgerton family who will see an expanded role in season 3. The sixth Bridgerton child and third daughter, Francesca was played by Ruby Stokes for the first two seasons of the show, though her appearances were limited. In season 1, she was away from the family practicing piano with Aunt Winnie, and her extended absences continued into season 2, frustrating fans aware of her significance in the source material.

Bridgerton season 3 recast Hannah Dodd as Francesca, indicating a change in her narrative and presence on screen. Viewers will witness a lot more of Francesca’s journey as she makes her dazzling debut in society, mirroring Daphne’s arc in season 1. While season 3 will still focus on Colin and Penelope’s romance, Francesca’s increased screen time should lay the groundwork for her own romance in a later season. However, her debut in society isn’t expected to be without some struggles.

The short teaser video highlights how the Bridgertons tend to attract notice, and while her siblings Daphne, Anthony, and Colin thrive in the spotlight, Francesca is more content with a quiet life, leading Lady Whistledown to question whether she is truly ready for the marriage mart. While the ton is famously filled with rakes and scoundrels, Francesca wishes to attract someone who values genuine intimacy and connection with one partner, rather than many. Though certainly noble intentions, this should form the basis of Francesca’s struggles in Bridgerton season 3.