Bridgerton, Seasons one and two

What's it about?

Set in Regency-era England during the debutante season, the series follows the Bridgerton family and their peers as they navigate the highs and lows of the turbulent match-making process. The cast is diverse in terms of race and ethnicity, with people of colour represented from royalty to servants.

The facts

• Producer: Shonda Rhimes
• Based on Julia Quinn's novels
• English language
• Two seasons with 8 episodes in each

Why did it get this rating?

The series was self-rated by Netflix. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.

Sex scenes and nudity

The series shows frank and drawn-out sex-scenes. This includes partial nudity such as breasts and bottoms. Scenes with heavily implied sexual intercourse and masturbation include heavy breathing, suggestive noises and movements, and passionate kissing.

Further information

• Is Bridgerton just regency-era porn?
• Adult Film Producer Calls Out ‘Moral Panic’ of ‘Bridgerton’ Sex Scenes Being Compared to Porn
• Talking with young people about what they’re watching