Wikimedia Commons/Bridgerton season 5 TV Bridgerton's Hannah Dodd on Francesca's season 5 journey after John's death and the gender swap of her love interest. May 4, 2026 AceShowbiz - Bridgerton star Hannah Dodd has revealed she is unaware of how the upcoming season 5 will handle the adaptation of Francesca Bridgerton's book, especially following the controversial gender swap of her character's love interest. Speaking in a recent Netflix interview with Jay Lycurgo on March 26, Dodd shared insights into the emotional journey her character faces after the loss of her husband, John.