What is the ton in Bridgerton? Meaning explored

Bridgerton recently became the talk of the town again after the season 3 finale aired on Netflix. While fans of the show have now grown accustomed to hearing the word "ton" in the series over the years, they may wonder what the meaning behind it is.

Ton comes from the French phrase 'le bon ton,' which translates to good or elegant form or style. In the books and the series specifically, the word is used to refer to the high-class society of the Regency era.

What sets the people of the ton apart from the commoners is their possessions, display of wealth, and overall standing in society. For example, Lady Danbury is one of the most influential members of the ton but before she was bestowed the title of Lady she was referred to as Agatha Danbury.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers.

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Members of the ton as depicted in Bridgerton season 3

Ton is an umbrella term that was used in the 1800s to describe high-society London in Bridgerton. Members of the ton vary starkly from commoners in the show. The ton not only possesses wealth but also power, which makes them prominent in the upper echelons of society. The members of the ton are also required to adhere to social norms and participate in exclusive events.

Here are the significant members of the ton as depicted in the show's latest season:

• Queen Charlotte
• Lady Danbury
• The Bridgertons (Violet, Anthony, Kate, Benedict, Colin, Penelope, Eloise, Hyacinth, and Gregory)
• The Featheringtons (Portia, Prudence, and Philippa)
• The Cowpers (Lord Cowper, Araminta, and Cressida)
• The Kilmartins (Francesca, John, Michaela)
• Lord Debling
• Lady Tilley Arnold
• Lord Marcus Anderson
• The Mondrichs (Will, Alice, and their children)

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Which members of the ton got married in the third season of Bridgerton?

The third season of Bridgerton focused on Colin and Penelope's love story. It shed light on their romance and also saw them getting married and welcoming a child into their lives. While fans were over the moon that they did not have to wait another season to watch the duo's relationship blossom, Colin and Penelope's marriage did not come without hurdles.

Season 3 saw Penelope looking for potential partners while repressing her feelings for Colin, as his feelings for her grew with each passing day. Just as the duo was then set to tie the knot, they were seen dealing with several hardships after Penelope's secret about her identity as Lady Whisteledown was about to be brought to light.

However, she took matters into her own hands, and the couple was seen finally getting their happily ever after.

While the season was about Colin and Penelope, fans also saw Francesca and John get married. The duo was seen spending quality time together and tying the knot in an intimate ceremony before moving to John’s estate in Scotland.

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Which new member of the ton was introduced towards the end of Bridgerton season 3?

Bridgerton fans were introduced to Michaela Stirling (Michael Stirling in the books), John Stirling's cousin in the last episode of the show's third season. For the uninitiated, according to the books, the character is expected to be Francesca's romantic interest after her current husband, John's death.

Michaela's character was briefly introduced during the ball organized by the Featherington sisters, Prudence and Philippa. John brought Michaela (played by Masali Baduza) to the ball and introduced her to Francesca.

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All three seasons of the show are currently available on Netflix.