“He’s a really special person in my life.”

It will focus heavily on Nicola’s character, Penelope Featherington, and ColinBridgerton, played byLuke Newton.

“We think its really sweet,” Nicola said when asked about the dating gossip.

Nicola Coughlan posing in an elegant off-the-shoulder gown with structured details and gloves at the 'Bridgerton' Netflix event

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“I think because we truly love each other.

There you have it, folks; they’re just friends.

But I think that should be celebrated, too.

A screenshot of a social media comment expressing excitement about the tension between characters Penelope and Colin

We don’t give enough appreciation to platonic relationships and just how meaningful they can be.

But let’s give credit where it’s due.

Their acting deserves applause because their chemistry translates off-screen so effortlessly.

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Comment on social media that says, "That last breathless 'Penelope' is definitely NOT how you say your friend's name, COLIN"

One comment says, "Omgooooooosh. it's giving she fell first, he fell harder. I'm screaming"

Comments on a social media post discussing a person's feelings for Pen and anticipation for a reveal

Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan looking at each other with longing in a scene from "Bridgerton"

Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan laughing at a Bridgerton premiere

Closeup of Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan at a "Bridgerton" premiere

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Nicola Coughlan posing in a sparkling dress with a black tie detail at an evening event

Two men from the TV show Friends, one in a plaid jacket, laughing and engaging in friendly wrist hold

Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan as Colin and Penelope in "Bridgerton"