India, Feb. 28 -- Netflix's Regency-era series Bridgerton is officially returning for a fifth season - and if Shonda Rhimes is to be believed, it will be a "really sexy" one. Here's everything we know so far about Bridgerton season 5, including which Bridgerton sibling could lead the new instalment.

Created by Chris Van Dusen and produced by Shonda Rhimes' Shondaland, the Netflix series is based on Julia Quinn's bestselling Bridgerton novels. Each season follows a different Bridgerton sibling navigating love, reputation and society under the ever-watchful eye of Lady Whistledown.

Season 4 concluded with Benedict Bridgerton (played by Luke Thompson) marrying Sophie Baek (played by Yerin Ha), while major developments reshaped the futures...