Who Is Michaela Stirling in ‘Bridgerton’? Francesca Changes, Explained
deadline.comSPOILER ALERT: This post contains details from the Bridgerton Season 3, Part 2 finale. Season 3 of Shondaland’s and Netflix’s Bridgerton is now complete, with Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin (Luke Newton) happily married, though not without some trials.
With Part 2 of Season 3 now streaming on Netflix, the friends-to-lovers arc has been seen through to an elaborate wedding and a revelation that Penelope is, in fact, the prolific gossip column writer Lady Whistledown.
Francesca’s (Hannah Dodd) love story — or at least part of it — also unfolded alongside that of #Polin, but the introduction of a certain character in Season 3’s finale hints at big things to come for the recast character, who was portrayed by Ruby Stokes in Seasons 1 and 2.
Yes, dear reader, Michaela Stirling’s introduction marks a big deal. Who is Michaela Stirling, you ask? Read on for an explanation of the major character reveal, and why the change to her gender makes way for a big plot twist. Who is Michaela Stirling? Michaela Stirling (portrayed by Masali Baduza), enters the Bridgertonverse in the final moments of the Season 3 finale at the Featherington sisters’ ball.
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