In Netflix’s hit series Bridgerton, the big picture is a charming tale of love, family, and high society in the early 19th century. The show seamlessly weaves together fictional and real elements, creating a distinctive blend that is both entertaining and historically inaccurate. The show’s creators, Chris Van Dusen and Julia Quinn, took artful liberties with history to craft a story that charms audiences worldwide.
While Bridgerton may not be a historically accurate portrayal of the Regency era, it does inject a sense of creativity and imagination into the story. The series is built upon a fictional foundation, courtesy of Quinn’s novels, which were themselves inspired by author Georgette Heyer’s version of the Regency era. Historians have acknowledged that Bridgerton’s core facts are rooted in reality, making it an immersive and engaging experience.