The period drama is one of the television genres that manages to maintain its popularity throughout the decades. As the recent success of Bridgerton demonstrates, there is clearly an appetite for exactly the type of escapism that the series provides to its viewers.

Related: 15 Period Drama Movies To Watch If You Liked Netflix's Bridgerton

Part of the series’ appeal stems from the dynamism of its cast, who manage to embody the many contradictions of the series’ characters. Fortunately for fans, many of them are also very active on social media, and several of them have managed to accrue truly significant followings on Instagram.