Ellise Shafer Netflix viewership isn’t the only thing “Bridgerton” has boosted. According to Netflix, the Shonda Rhimes-produced series has added over a quarter of a billion pounds to the U.K.
economy since its launch in December 2020, benefitting over 5,000 local businesses. To mark the milestone, Rhimes will open markets for trading at the London Stock Exchange on Friday.
The announcement was made after the second part of Season 3, which focuses on the romance between Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton), launched on the streaming platform on Thursday. “The ‘Bridgerton’ universe occupies a special space in culture, resonating with young and old alike, creating conversation, starting trends and influencing everything from baby names to weddings,” Rhimes said in a statement. “The shows have also had a seismic impact on the U.K.
economy, boosting it by a quarter of a billion pounds over the last five years and supporting thousands of jobs and businesses.
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