"I think whenever we decide to tell Francesca's story, we will absolutely want there to be some kind of time jump. It's very important for Francesca to take a significant amount of time to grieve John, because he is genuinely so important to her, and is one of her great loves. So it's important to me that he gets his proper time before she finds great love with Michaela."
John Stirling's death in Bridgerton Season 4 triggers profound mourning for Francesca, Michaela, and their families. Following Julia Quinn's source material, Francesca and Michaela develop romantic feelings amid their shared grief. Showrunner Jess Brownell confirms that when Francesca's dedicated season arrives, a substantial time jump will occur to allow proper grieving for John, who represents one of Francesca's great loves. This narrative approach honors his significance while creating space for her eventual romance with Michaela. A time jump also serves the broader series by allowing younger Bridgertons like Hyacinth and Gregory to mature before their own love stories unfold, and accommodates Eloise's extended correspondence with Phillip Crane before their in-person meeting.
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