'Bridgerton' season 3 photos show the return of Kate, Anthony, Penelope and Colin

Dearest reader, photos from the third season of "Bridgerton" are here.

Ahead of the upcoming season of the hit Victorian era show, several photos have been released showing the return of some of the series’ beloved characters.

One image hints at the return of Kate and Anthony, played by Simone Ashley and Jonathan Bailey, respectively, whose storylines were featured in season 2.

Another image shows Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington with Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton.

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Additionally, another image shows the entire Bridgerton clan in their home.

A poster for the upcoming season also shows the reflection of Coughlan as Penelope in a mirror.

In an Instagram post featuring the new photos, Netflix hints at even more scandal and intrigue ahead for the characters in the show and describes the upcoming season as a “friends-to-lovers” romance.

Part 1 premieres May 16 and Part 2 arrives on June 13.