Netflix is expanding the Bridgerton universe with a new limited-series spinoff focused on the love story of a young Violet Bridgerton and Edmund Bridgerton—the romance that ultimately led to the family at the center of the hit series. Netflix announced the project yesterday in classic Lady Whistledown fashion, teasing that “the love match that started it all” will soon be coming to viewers. Ruth Gemmell plays Violet in the original series, where she is already a mother of eight and a widow after Edmund’s death. Shonda Rhimes, who created Bridgerton and previously oversaw the Queen Charlotte spinoff, will co-write, serve as showrunner and executive produce the new series alongside Nicholas Nardini. Meanwhile, Season 5 of Bridgerton is already filming and will focus on Francesca Bridgerton’s romance with Michaela. Netflix has also renewed the series for a sixth season.