Bridgerton is a workplace drama, says Shonda Rhimes Shonda Rhimes has been amazed by the success and popularity of Bridgerton. 21 August 2025 Shonda Rhimes sees Bridgerton as a "workplace drama". Shonda Rhimes has been wowed by the show's success The 55-year-old screenwriter - who serves as an executive producer on Bridgerton - has pushed back against the idea that the hit Netflix show is a conventional "romance" story. Speaking at the Edinburgh TV festival, Shonda explained: "I didn't see it as a romance. It was more of a workplace drama.