Netflix has confirmed a huge ratings achievement for Bridgerton over a week after its release.
On Monday (January 4), the streaming service confirmed via Twitter that the Regency-era series is projected to have been streamed in 63 million households by the end of its first four weeks of release.
Combined with the 44 million households projected to have watched We Can Be Heroes in the same timeframe, the impressive figures have seen Netflix set a new record for its "biggest viewing week between Christmas and New Year's ever".
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Bridgerton follows the escapades of the Bridgerton family as daughter Daphne (Phoebe Dynevor) makes a romantic agreement with wealthy Duke Simon Basset (Regé-Jean Page) to relieve themselves of societal pressures, only for things to get complicated.
Created by Chris Van Dusen and produced by Shonda Rhimes, the eight-part series is based on Julia Quinn's bestselling novels and is narrated by Dame Julie Andrews.
Speaking to Digital Spy, showrunner Van Dusen recently revealed that the show could be around for the next few years at least.
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"The bedrock of the first season is really Simon and Daphne's love story," he said.
"We focus on the eldest Bridgerton daughter, Daphne. But we know there are eight Bridgerton books or eight Bridgeton siblings, and I would love to be able to explore love stories and romance for all of them."
With the identity of Bridgerton's Lady Whistledown finally revealed in the season 1 finale, a second season has yet to be announced, but the early signs are certainly promising.
Bridgerton season 1 is available to stream on Netflix.
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