Star-crossed love, lavish balls and scandals aplenty in period drama 'Bridgerton'

What is the fate between Daphne Bridgerton and Simon Basset. Photos: Netflix

Bridgerton is the latest show from Shondaland – the production company founded by writer/producer Shonda Rhimes who gave us Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal.

Set in 19th century Britain, the period drama centres on a group of young people born in the upper echelons of society, trying to live up to their families’ expectations of them, especially concerning their marriages and official posts, while finding their own identities.