Netflix's Bridgerton prequel, Queen Charlotte, proved to be a major hit for the streaming giant, as evidenced by its impressive viewership numbers. Released as a limited series on May 4, 2023, the show garnered critical acclaim and even secured a spot on Netflix's Top 10 Most Popular TV (English) list in July. This list tracks a show's performance during its first 91 days on the streaming platform.

Netflix recently shared more details about the viewership of Queen Charlotte in its semiannual report titled "What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report." This comprehensive report covers the number of hours users spent watching over 18,000 titles from January to June 2023.

It also includes some interesting insights about Bridgerton seasons 1 and 2, which have remained popular while fans eagerly await season 3.During the first half of 2023, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story accumulated a staggering 503 million hours of viewership, placing it at number 5 in the rankings. Bridgerton Season 1 followed close behind with 136.6 million hours, securing the 57th spot, while Bridgerton Season 2 garnered 133.4 million hours, earning the 63rd position. These numbers highlight the immense success of the Bridgerton franchise on Netflix.

Given the impressive viewership data and the positive critical reception of Queen Charlotte, it's highly likely that Netflix will greenlight a second season. However, the ultimate decision rests with creator Shonda Rhimes. Following the release of Queen Charlotte, Rhimes expressed openness to the idea of continuing the story of Charlotte and George. With no urgent time constraints, unlike the main Bridgerton series, which needs to produce seasons quickly to avoid aging actors, a potential second season of Queen Charlotte could easily pick up from wherever the characters' ages align with the actors' at the time.

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story is the first spinoff series in the Bridgerton franchise on Netflix. Created by Shonda Rhimes, the limited series delves into the rise to power and marriage of a 17-year-old Queen Charlotte and King George. The role of young Queen Charlotte is portrayed by India Ria Amarteifio, while Golda Rosheuvel originally played the character in Bridgerton.

The success of Queen Charlotte, as highlighted by its impressive viewership numbers, further cements the Bridgerton franchise as a triumph for Netflix. With this continued success, fans can eagerly anticipate the potential second season of Queen Charlotte and the forthcoming third season of Bridgerton.