Between interiors and exteriors

The cultural construction of spaces in Bridgerton

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https://doi.org/10.62161/sauc.v12.6171

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series, Netflix, Bridgerton, cultural construction, heritage, scene, spaces

Abstract

Television series are currently experiencing a golden age, largely due to the large-scale production that has developed thanks to video-on-demand platforms such as Netflix, Prime Video, and HBO. The overall objective of this research study is to analyze how the spaces and architecture depicted in the Bridgerton series function as narrative and symbolic devices that reflect, reinterpret, and redefine the culture of the United Kingdom during the Regency period. The methodology used for this study is qualitative, analyzing a total of 513 scenes from the three seasons released. Among the main results, it is worth noting that the noble residence is the most represented type of setting in the series and that family and/or intimate scenes are the most representative narrative function in the series. The most relevant conclusions are that the scenes depicted are faithful to reality.

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2026-09-03

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Forteza Martínez, A. (2026). Between interiors and exteriors: The cultural construction of spaces in Bridgerton. Street Art & Urban Creativity, 12(4), 559–572. https://doi.org/10.62161/sauc.v12.6171

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Vol. 12 No. 4 (2026)

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