"Bridgerton" is set in the Regency period in 1813. The show is a fictional story based on a series of romance novels by Julia Quinn, and it follows the lives and loves of the eight Bridgerton siblings. While the show is set in the Regency era, it is not historically accurate and takes a diverse reimagining of Londons high society. The shows creator, Chris Van Dusen, has said that they wanted the show to reflect the world we live in today, and even though its set in the 19th century, they still wanted modern audiences to relate to it and to see themselves on screen.