Will There Be a ‘Victoria’ Season 4? Everything We Know as Series Tops Netflix
[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for Victoria Seasons 1 through 3.]
Netflix’s newest streaming hit — currently in the streamer’s Top 10! — might be fresh for some audiences, but for others, British series Victoria is a beloved favorite, as the royal story wrapped in a timeless love story makes waves on the streaming giant.
Starring Jenna Coleman as a young Queen Victoria and Tom Hughes as her devoted husband, Prince Albert, Victoria first began bewitching audiences when it debuted on ITV in the United Kingdom in 2016. Co-produced by PBS, it began airing in the United States in 2017 as part of the Masterpiece anthology.
With the recent boost in popularity and its renewed cultural momentum, fans are naturally wondering what comes next for Victoria and whether the royal drama will ever return for a fourth season. Here is everything we know about the series and whether there shall be a royal return.
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Who stars in Victoria?
Coleman starred as Queen Victoria, while Hughes played Prince Albert, and Rufus Sewell portrayed Lord Melbourne. Other significant cast members include Daniela Holtz as Baroness Lehzen, Catherine Flemming as the Duchess of Kent, Nell Hudson as Nancy Skerrettand, and Paul Rhys as Sir John Conroy.
What is Victoria about?
The official logline for the series was: “Jenna Coleman (Doctor Who) stars as her fearless Majesty Queen Victoria. We’re treated to the queen’s remarkable and emotional story, from her giddy ascension to the British throne at age 18, infatuation with dashing mentor Lord Melbourne (Rufus Sewell), passionate romance with and early marriage to Germany’s Prince Albert (Tom Hughes), and growth into her royal role.”
Season 1 followed the young queen as she ascended to the throne at age 18 in 1837. During this time, Victoria learned how to rule and grew into her role, evolving from a girl to a queen. She also navigated political and personal challenges, cultivating her relationships with her Prime Minister, Lord Melbourne (Sewell), and her eventual husband, Prince Albert (Hughes).
Spanning the years of 1840 to 1849, Season 2 focused on Victoria’s role as queen, wife, and mother as she attempted to balance her duties and keep her personal life afloat while navigating the occasional international crisis. In this season, Victoria battled postpartum depression after the birth of her first two children while dealing with marital strain and a royal stalker. On the political front, Victoria addressed the Irish Potato Famine and the Anglo-Afghan War.
Season 3 covered the turbulent years from 1848 to 1851, during which political upheaval defined Europe and Britain due to revolution. The season also featured the arrival of Victoria’s estranged half-sister, Princess Feodora (Kate Fleetwood).
How did Victoria end?
Victoria ended on a cliffhanger as Prince Albert collapsed at the end of Season 3 after the success of the Great Exhibition, an international celebration of industrial, technological, and artistic achievements held in London’s Crystal Palace.
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Will there be a Victoria Season 4?
The show was not renewed for Season 4, though the ending was a deliberate setup for a future installment. The final moments of the series showed Victoria and Albert in an embrace right before he collapsed.
Historically, Albert did not die until a decade after the events depicted in Season 3 (his death was caused by illness in 1861), so there is room for additional seasons.
In 2019, Coleman told Graham Norton that the show was “definitely going to take a break, bit of a breather, and then we’re working out [what to do next].”
At the time, Victoria’s creator Daisy Goodwin told the Radio Times, “I know where the series is going, it’s all there… I think series four is going to be amazing. At some point, we will have to recast, but hopefully not yet.”
Then, in 2020, Coleman explained to the Tatler, “There may be another series. I’m waiting until I age a bit more. There’s too much of a good story (not to make any more series).”
ITV confirmed in 2021 that a fourth series was not in active development.
Victoria, Series 1 – 3 available to stream, Netflix
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D
It would be ridiculous not to have a season 4 & 5. This is a wonderful series, don't leave us hanging.
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A
I just watched all 3 seasons for the first time, I love all movies, shows etc, about British royalty, I’ve watched so many, this one is definitely top 10, I’m sure I’m not the only fan that is extremely hopeful that there will be more seasons, even if you have to change some of the actors, I believe it will be great, . To whom it may concern, continue pushing for more seasons, you won’t be disappointed, thank you, Alexander
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L
Loved watching Victoria, please continue the story with more seasons. It was refreshing watching without all the explicit scenes and letting the viewers use their imagination instead.
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B
Please continue Victoria. Just watched on Netflix and I am addicted.
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K
I loved all 3 seasons of Victoria. I was very disappointed when it just ended. Please continue the story. One of my favorite shows.
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A
I can't believe there will not be a season 4. That was a horrible way to end a series.
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W
Please do more seasons. So much more to act. Plus good actors.
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M
Well of course there is room to continue and just because he lives ten years longer than depicted, all options are open - including jumping forward picking up the story 10 years later. As everyone in the world knows the story, I'm happy someone seems to have let Daisy in on the secret. Victoria lived a long time after Albert's death and the show was called Victoria - not Victoria and Albert.
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L
That doesn’t matter that it’s called, Victoria! Albert was the love her life and after he died, part of her died with him so, yes, we need to see the 10 years he still lived.
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B
It was an amazing historical loving heartbreak movie I've ever seen I loved it more than I can say! I hope there are more seasons to come!!
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N
Its rediculous when they do this. It makes no sense. This show was fantastic. Sometimes it takes a while for a show to pick up and they should give us this time.
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B
Please continue the series; it's wonderful!
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S
I was almost heartbroken to find out there was not only no next season, but also maybe no possibility of one! This was an excellent period piece with an excellent cast! I didnt look anything up until after the finale of season 3 only to find out its age! Its not too old yet! Please finish it!
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S
Great series please don’t leave us hanging we want more great characters love the series
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A
Powers that be , PLEASE make season four!
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G
What a disappointment that there is no season 4. I enjoyed as much as the Bridgerton really.
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L
They also had 9 children. At this point in the series, I believe they only have 7. How could they do this? There are other characters I would like to see have a resolution. Does poor dear Joseph just stand at the train station forever? Lord Pam ever become Prime Minister? This is just horrible!
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H
I think you should continue with more seasons
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H
I loved the show Please continue with more seasons
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G
Here, just watched for first time, bring it back!
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M
Loved the series. I hope in the foreseeable future that there will be a 4th Season. There’s so much more to be learned and the dramatization of historical events makes it so much more interesting than reading it in a book.
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L
I think we want another season, we never want it to end. The actors and story sre soooo good.
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B
We just watched all 3 seasons and was so disappointed that we were left wanting more.. we even recommended it to so many friends who are hooked on the series. Please please bring back the final episodes. It has been such a good series and all the actors as well have done such a great job. Truly yours a big fan and her entire family.💞🎬👏💫😍
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F
The Bridgerton fanbase will eat this up for as many seasons as you can make!! Love it! Give us more!!
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B
Please don’t leave us hanging!!! This is a great series!!! Come on Netflix. Make it your own and continue it!!!
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S
My wife and I love this series,please,continue it.
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M
Please do Season 4 onward to the end of Victoria's rein, and into her children, this is an entertaining Series however Educational which we need ! Absolutely wonderful Series, Please don't leave it off in this way.....
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L
Absolutely love the series 1-3. Really hoping there will be 4-6.
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K
I’m obsessed with this show and so heartbroken to learn the cancellation of any future series ! I feel I speak for million of viewers when I say this… PLEASE film season 4 & 5 at the very least! 🙏🏼 the cliffhanger is killing us all with suspense ! 😂
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G
I watched all 3 seasons. Loved it! I am so hoping they do continue with more seasons.
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N
I do hope there will be more
Seasons to come, beautifully written for the characters to act so naturally in that setting. Which captures the attention and the heart's of all of us. I'll be waiting with bated breath. ✨️
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T
the horrible part about this is that they announced a Season 4 starting in January, and I even got a screen asking if I wanted to be reminded when Season 4 would actually begin. What a terrible letdown!!!
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L
Me too I’m not an avid movie or TV person but oh my gosh, I’ve watched this twice now just discovered it cannot wait until season four maybe five maybe six. We’ll see but five stars
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G
It's been too long since series 3 so I don't think there will be any more. Possibly covid caused a delay and now all the cast has gone on to other things.
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F
I'm loving Victoria! So Prince Albert dies...spoiler! I'm watching it on Netflix. The music is so beautiful.
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