The perfect time for me to scream about how great Derry Girls is.
Nicola Goode / Amazon / Everett Collection
Bridgerton star to look out for: Regé-Jean Page (Simon Basset)
Who he plays: Chico Sweetney, one of the members of the quartet that Robert is in. He also has a romance with Mona, Sylvie’s cousin.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Netflix
Bridgerton star to look out for: Nicola Coughlan (Penelope Featherington)
Who she plays: Clare, one of Erin’s best friends who often questions some of her friends’ decisions.
Where to watch: Netflix
3.
Younger
TV Land / Everett Collection
Bridgerton star to look out for: Phoebe Dynevor (Daphne Bridgerton)
Who she plays: Clare, who dates Josh starting in Season 4.
Where to watch: Hulu
4.
Crashing
Channel 4
Bridgerton star to look out for: Jonathan Bailey (Anthony Bridgerton)
Who he plays: Sam, a friend of Anthony’s who lives in the hospital and grows closer to Fred.
Where to watch: Netflix
5.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Warner Bros / Everett Collection
Bridgerton star to look out for: Freddie Stroma (Prince Friederich)
Who he plays: Cormac McLaggen, who becomes part of the Slug Club and who tries out for the Gryffindor Quidditch team. He also appears in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 and Part 2.
Where to watch: Okay, currently Harry Potter isn’t streaming anywhere, so it’s time to dust off the good ol’ DVDs or you can rent them on iTunes or Amazon Prime Video.
6.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 1
Warner Bros.
Bridgerton star to look out for: Regé-Jean Page (Simon Basset)
Who he plays: An unnamed guest at Fleur and Bill Weasley’s wedding.
Where to watch: Okay, currently Harry Potter isn’t streaming anywhere, so it’s time to dust off the good ol’ DVDs or you can rent them on iTunes or Amazon Prime Video.
7.
Broadchurch
ITV
Bridgerton star to look out for: Jonathan Bailey (Anthony Bridgerton)
Who he plays: Olly Stevens, a journalist who began to report on the investigation of the death of Danny Latimer.
Where to watch: Netflix
8.
Invictus
Warner Bros / Everett Collection
Bridgerton star to look out for: Adjoa Andoh (Lady Danbury)
Who she plays: Brenda Mazibuko, Nelson Mandela’s chief of staff.
Where to watch: It’s not streaming anywhere, but you can rent it on iTunes or Amazon Prime Video.
9.
Rome
HBO
Bridgerton star to look out for: Polly Walker (Portia Featherington)
Who she plays: Atia of the Julii, the niece of Julius Caesar who uses her family connection to connect herself to some of the most powerful people. Polly’s work on the show earned her a Golden Globe nomination.
Where to watch: HBO Max
10.
Pitch Perfect
Universal Pictures
Bridgerton star to look out for: Freddie Stroma (Prince Friederich)
Who he plays: Luke, who works at the radio station with Becca.
Where to watch: It’s not streaming anywhere, but you can rent it on iTunes or Amazon Prime Video.
11.
Lady Macbeth
BBC Films
Bridgerton star to look out for: Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte)
Who she plays: Agnes, a woman who arrives and tells Katherine about a young boy named Teddy. And yes, that is Golda with Florence Pugh.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
12.
Goodbye Christopher Robin
David Appleby / Fox Searchlight / Everett Collection
Bridgerton star to look out for: Will Tilston (Gregory Bridgerton)
Who he plays: The younger version of Christopher Robin.
Where to watch: It’s not streaming anywhere, but you can rent it on iTunes or Amazon Prime Video.
13.
For the People
ABC
Bridgerton star to look out for: Regé-Jean Page (Simon Basset)
Who he plays: Leonard Knox, one of the new Assistant US Attorneys at the US District Court in New York. Like Bridgerton, this show was also produced by Shonda Rhimes.
Where to watch: It’s not streaming anywhere, but you can rent it on iTunes or Amazon Prime Video.
14.
Game of Thrones
HBO
Bridgerton stars to look out for: Sabrina Bartlett (Siena Rosso) and Freddie Stroma (Prince Friederich)
Who she plays: Sabrina played a handmaid who was at the celebration of the retaking of Riverrun by the Lannisters and Freys. She ultimately turned out to be Arya Stark in disguise. And Freddie played Dickon Tarly in one episode before the role was recast.
Where to watch: HBO Max
15.
Vanity Fair
ITV
Bridgerton star to look out for: Claudia Jessie (Eloise Bridgerton)
Who she plays: Amelia Sedley, a young girl from a wealthy London family who is good friends with Becky from Miss Pinkerton’s academy.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
16.
Harlots
Hulu
Bridgerton star to look out for: Nicola Coughlan (Penelope Featherington)
Who she plays: Hannah Dalton, one of the women who works with Charlotte in Season 2.
Where to watch: Hulu
17.
Howards End
BBC One / Starz
Bridgerton star to look out for: Bessie Carter (Prudence Featherington)
Who she plays: Evie Wilcox, the pragmatic daughter of Wilcox who is often seen as a contrast to Margaret and Helen Schlegel.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video or Starz
18.
The Lodge
Disney Channel
Bridgerton star to look out for: Luke Newton (Colin Bridgerton)
Who he plays: Ben Evans, a repairman who works at the North Star and is friends with Skye.
Where to watch: Disney+
19.
UnREAL
Lifetime / Everett Collection
Bridgerton star to look out for: Freddie Stroma (Prince Friederich)
Who he plays: Adam Cromwell, the suitor on Everlasting during Season 1.
Where to watch: Hulu
20.
Johnny English
Working Title Films / Everett Collection
Bridgerton star to look out for: Ben Miller (Baron Featherington)
Who he plays: Angus Bough, Johnny English’s partner. Ben reprised his role as Bough in all of the sequels as well.
Where to watch: Peacock
21.
Fever Pitch
Phaedra Cinema / Everett Collection
Bridgerton star to look out for: Ruth Gemmell (Violet Bridgerton)
Who she plays: Sarah Hughes, a new teacher who starts a romantic relationship with Paul.
Where to watch: It’s not streaming anywhere, but you can rent it on iTunes or Amazon Prime Video.
22.
Cursed
Netflix
Bridgerton star to look out for: Florence Hunt (Hyacinth Bridgerton)
Who she plays: The younger version of Nimue.
Where to watch: Netflix
23.
Dunkirk
Warner Bros.
Bridgerton star to look out for: Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton)
Who he plays: A warrant officer who tells Tommy that he’s missed the boat.
Where to watch: It’s not streaming anywhere, but you can rent it on Amazon Prime Video.
24.
Utopia (UK version)
Channel 4
Bridgerton star to look out for: Ruth Gemmell (Violet Bridgerton)
Who she plays: Jen Dugdale, Michael’s wife who doesn’t realize that Michael is being blackmailed by The Network.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
25.
Emma
Miramax Films
Bridgerton star to look out for: Polly Walker (Portia Featherington)
Who she plays: The iconic Jane Fairfax.
Where to watch: HBO Max
26.
Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps
BBC Two / Via youtu.be
Bridgerton star to look out for: Kathryn Drysdale (Genevieve Delacroix)
Who she plays: Louise Brookes, a naive hopeless romantic who wants to stay young forever.
Where to watch: Okay, so this sitcom isn’t streaming anywhere in the US, but based on the comments on this post I did, I am really missing out on it as an American.
27.
Penny Dreadful
Jonathan Hession / Showtime / Everett Collection
Bridgerton star to look out for: Ruth Gemmell (Violet Bridgerton)
Who she plays: Octavia Putney, who is the wife of Oscar and helps run the Putney Family Waxworks.
Where to watch: Netflix
28.
Victoria
ITV
Bridgerton star to look out for: Sabrina Bartlett (Siena Rosso)
Who she plays: Abigail Turner, one of Queen Victoria’s dressmakers in Season 3.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
29.
Beecham House
ITV
Bridgerton star to look out for: Bessie Carter (Prudence Featherington)
Who she plays: Violet Woodhouse, a family friend of the Beecham family who travels with Mrs. Beecham to India.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
30.
The Windsors
ITV
Bridgerton star to look out for: Kathryn Drysdale (Genevieve Delacroix)
Who she plays: Meghan Markle — I don’t think I have to explain this role too much.
Where to watch: Netflix
31.
In the Flesh
BBC America
Bridgerton star to look out for: Harriet Cains (Philippa Featherington)
Who she plays: Jem Walker, Kieren’s sister and a member of the Human Volunteer Force.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video and Hulu
32.
Doctor Who
BBC
Bridgerton stars to look out for: Adjoa Andoh (Lady Danbury), Jonathan Bailey (Anthony Bridgerton), Sabrina Bartlett (Siena Rosso), Ben Miller (Baron Featherington), and Claudia Jessie (Eloise Bridgerton)
Who they play: Adjoa notably played Martha’s mom. Jonathan appeared as Psi, who is recruited by the Twelfth Doctor to rob the Bank of Karabraxos. Sabrina and Ben actually appeared in the same Robin Hood–themed episode as Maid Marien and the Sheriff of Nottingham, respectively. And finally, Claudia played Kira Arlo, who works in the packing department of the Kerblam and runs into the Thirteenth Doctor.
Where to watch: HBO Max
33.
And finally, Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music, and The Princess Diaries
Disney / 20th Century Fox
Bridgerton star to look out for: Julie Andrews (the voice of Lady Whistledown)
Who she plays: Listen, if you’re like me and loved hearing Julie’s voice and just miss seeing her, it’s time to go back and watch her as Mary, Maria, and Queen Clarisse.
Where to watch: All three movies are streaming on Disney+.
Obviously, this isn’t everything the cast has been in. So if you have another favorite role from one of these great actors, tell us in the comments below!
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