A TikTok video posted by What’s on Netflix on October 1st suggests that the writing team for Bridgerton has begun working on "the next season of Eloise," according to Fiona Kida, an assistant to the series' writers since season 3. The video, which was first deleted but later republished on X, mentions that the show is reworking the fifth book in Julia Quinn's Bridgerton series, To Sir Phillip, With Love, which is also known in French as Eloise. The book follows Eloise Bridgerton (played by Claudia Jessie) as she navigates her romantic and personal independence. The leak confirms that showrunner Jess Brownell has plans to reorganize the narrative. In the original novels, Eloise’s story comes before that of her sister Francesca. However, for the television adaptation, Netflix has decided to change the order: Season 5 (planned for 2027) will focus on Francesca Bridgerton (Hannah Dodd) and her relationship with Michaela Stirling (Masali Baduza). Season 6 will then cover Eloise's story. Netflix has not provided specific dates, and What’s on Netflix estimates it may not air before the end of 2028 or the start of 2029. This change might allow for the introduction of Eloise’s relationship with Sir Phillip Crane as early as season 5. Fans speculate this could happen, but Netflix has not officially confirmed it. Additionally, the return of Chris Fulton, who played Sir Phillip Crane in seasons 1 and 2, is not yet confirmed. Eloise is the most feminist and independent character in the Bridgerton family. After the death of Marina Thompson, Eloise starts a letter-based relationship with the widower Sir Phillip Crane. Initially an intellectual exchange, the relationship takes a turn when Eloise impulsively decides to flee to his isolated estate in Gloucestershire. There, she encounters a gruff and out-of-touch man struggling with raising his two unruly children. In the novel, Eloise must confront the realities of marriage and family life. By starting the writing of season 6 even before season 5 is filmed, Netflix aims to reduce the long gaps between seasons. Subscribers have criticized the series for these delays, with over two years between seasons 2 and 3 and twenty months between seasons 3 and 4.