Bridgerton is an American historical fiction-romance streaming television series created by Chris Van Dusen for Netflix. The show is based on the popular "Bridgerton" book series, written by Julia Quinn, that revolves around two families during "the season," an annual period where elite families would host formal events to introduce their children to society and find them a suitable marriage. One of those families is the titular Bridgertons, led by their recently widowed mother, Violet Bridgerton, with eight children in the household: four girls and four boys, all named in alphabetical order. The show is set in the competitive world of Regency era Londons ton during the social season where marriageable youth of nobility and gentry are launched into society. The plot revolves around the romantic relationships and scandals of the characters, with a focus on the eldest daughter of the Bridgerton family, Daphne Bridgerton, and her relationship with the Duke of Hastings, Simon Basset. The show features dramatic ballroom scenes and intricate period costumes. The series has eight episodes and was filmed in London and Bath, as well as at various estates and parks around England.