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New Lady Whistledown Emerges in Bridgerton Season 5
27 Feb
Summary
- Penelope discovers a new writer has taken over her gossip column.
- Showrunner confirms the series has 'gone rogue' from the books.
- A new mystery is created regarding the identity of the new writer.

The Season 4 finale of the Netflix series 'Bridgerton' concluded with a surprising post-credits scene revealing a new Lady Whistledown has taken over Penelope's influential gossip column. This development marks a significant departure from Julia Quinn's original novels.
Showrunner Jess Brownell confirmed that the series is intentionally deviating from the books to introduce a fresh mystery. This creative choice aims to explore the intrigue of a hidden identity, a narrative path less explored when Penelope's authorship was established in the source material.
Fans are now speculating about the identity of this new scribe and the potential timeline for this revelation. The show's decision to 'go rogue' promises to deliver new layers of drama and suspense in upcoming seasons.




