First Kanthony ‘Bridgerton’ Season 3 Scene Teases Trouble for Francesca

Bridgerton Season 3 is supposed to be all about Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin (Luke Newton), but that doesn’t mean the Netflix show isn’t also going to bring us some more swoon-worthy Kanthony moments. Netflix revealed a short clip from the Bridgerton Season 3 premiere today, one in which Viscount Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) only has eyes for his new bride, Kate (Simone Ashley). The scene is a true treat for Bridgerton Season 2 fans, but also comes with a tease for another Bridgerton sibling’s storyline. The quiet Francesca (Hannah Dodd) is very much out in society in Bridgerton Season 3 and, based on what we see, not all that excited about it…

Bridgerton is Netflix’s hit Shondaland series inspired by Julia Quinn’s beloved Regency romance novels. Each season focuses on the love story of a different Bridgerton sibling. While fans have been hyped to see wallflower (and secret Lady Whistledown columnist) Penelope finally pursue her heart’s desire, there are still a lot of us who adore Kate and Anthony. Unlike Bridgerton Season 1’s couple, Kate and Anthony aren’t fading totally into the background. They will still get to sizzle in Bridgerton Season 3.

The new Bridgerton Season 3 clip starts at a ball — we’re guessing the Danbury Ball since Lady Danbury (Adjoa Andoh) famously hosts the first ball of every season — where a forlorn Francesca asks Anthony if she can have a moment alone to herself. Unlike the helicopter Viscount of the past, Anthony lets his sister off the hook so he can ask his wife to dance. Lady Violet Bridgerton (Ruth Gemmell) happily leaves the sizzling newlyweds to their fun, but does look on in worry at Francesca, sitting alone, a wallflower.

Bridgerton Season 3 Part 1 premieres on Netflix on May 16 and Bridgerton Season 3 Part 2 premieres on June 13.