This article contains spoilers for Bridgerton season 3.
Summary
In the third season ofBridgerton, audiences were lucky enough to see the return of Anthony Bridgerton and Kate Sharma, but their reduced storyline makes it unclear whether the couple will reprise their roles once again inBridgertonseason 4. After being the stars ofBridgertonseason 2, Anthony and Kate became one of the most beloved couples in theBridgertonfranchise. Their enemies-to-lovers dynamic was both thrilling and heartwarming. However, as otherBridgertoncast members exit the series, the risk of losing Kate and Anthony seems worryingly high.
Luckily,Bridgertonseason 3 had a healthy dose ofAnthony and Kate Bridgerton. Though the pair were in and out of the Bridgerton home, enjoying an extended honeymoon, their story still saw important developments. Namely, Kate became pregnant with their first child. Then, after Colin and Penelope’s wedding, another change took place for the couple.Anthony suggested they travel to Indiaand stay until the baby is born. Thus, this sweet suggestion sends the duo away for the rest of the season with the hopeful promise that they will return the following year.
Bridgerton Timeline: When All Seasons Take Place (Including Queen Charlotte)
A key aspect of Netflix’s romance hit Bridgerton is the time period in which it takes place, and so far, the show has spanned over several years.
Will Anthony And Kate Return From India In Bridgerton?
Anthony & Kate Should Return From India
As of now, Anthony and Kate should return from India inBridgertonseason 4. According to Anthony’s plans, it should take the pair three to four months to sail to India, a few more months until the birth of the baby, and then another three to four months to return to Mayfair afterward. All in all, this trip would likely take about nine months to a year to complete. Therefore,Anthony and Kate should be back in Englandin timefor the start ofBridgertonseason 4’s social season.
Bridgertonseason 4 could easily include Anthony and Kate, but it is up to the actors to make their return a reality.
Of course, in the time betweenBridgertonseasons,Anthony and Kate’s fate could easily change.Phoebe Dynevor’sBridgertonexitis a good example. Although Dynevor briefly returned forBridgertonseason 2, and could have been written into season 3, she ended up exiting the series. Jonathan Bailey and Simone Ashley could potentially make a similar move if it fit their careers and goals. In this way,Bridgertonseason 4 could easily include Anthony and Kate, but it is up to the actors to make their return a reality.
Anthony And Kate’s Season 3 Story Underlines Bridgerton’s Big Problem
Bridgerton Struggles With Its Happy Couples
Unfortunately, as much asBridgertontries to include its happy couples, they are one of the show’s biggest downfalls. AfterBridgertonseason 1, audiences were eager to see more of Daphne and Simon; however,Regé-Jean Page’s exit made this impossible. Daphne’s season 2 plot then struggled without him, leading to Phoebe Dynevor’s exit. IfBridgertonisn’t careful, Anthony and Kate could meet a similar fate. In the end, the show needs to give its characters strong storiesaftertheir seasons, or risk losing all the Bridgertons by season 8.
Phoebe Dynevor explained herBridgertonexit toVarietyby saying, “I’ve done what I wanted to do with that character and she had a great arc.”
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Bridgerton, released on June 20, 2025, is set in Regency-era England and follows the lives of the influential Bridgerton family. The series explores themes of wealth, lust, and betrayal, portraying societal dynamics through a blend of romance and intrigue.
