Bridgerton Diamond of the First Water (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV-MA
TV Episode | 58 min | Drama, Romance

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Bridgerton

Diamond of the First Water (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 58 min | Drama, Romance

Daphne Bridgerton debuts on London's marriage market as a new gossip sheet sets high society atwitter and Simon, the eligible Duke of Hastings, returns to town.

Showrunner

Chris Van Dusen

Director

Julie Anne Robinson

Writers

Chris Van Dusen (series created by) (written by) | Julia Quinn (based upon the novels by) | Jess Brownell (executive story editor) | Joy C. Mitchell (executive story editor) | Abby McDonald (staff writer)

Producers

Holden Chang | Sarah Dollard | Sarada McDermott (produced by) | Chris Van Dusen

Composer

Kris Bowers

Cinematographer

Jeffrey Jur

Editor

Jim Flynn

Casting Director

Kelly Valentine Hendry

Production Designer

Will Hughes-Jones

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Edit Released

Updated Dec 25, 2020

Release date

Dec 25, 2020 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 14 wins & 85 nominations

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54 cast members

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