“We thought that was the only way to one-up a wet t-shirt,” quips showrunner Jess Brownell.

WARNING: This article contains spoilers forBridgertonseason 3, part 1.

Caution:Bridgertonleading men may cause severe dehydration.

Bridgerton. (L to R) Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington, Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton in episode 302 of Bridgerton

Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton on ‘Bridgerton’.Liam Daniel/Netflix

For Simon (Rege-Jean Page), it wasthe spoon lick that broke the internet.

Once you’ve done that, you have to find a way to top yourself."

“We thought that was the only way to one-up a wet t-shirt.”

Bridgerton. (L to R) Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton, Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington, Polly Walker as Lady Portia Featherington, Harriet Cains as Philipa Featherington, Lorn Macdonald as Albion Finch, James Phoon as Harry Dankworth, Bessie Carter as Prudence Featherington in episode 303 of Bridgerton. Cr. Liam Daniel/Netflix

The cast of ‘Bridgerton’.Liam Daniel/Netflix

“I can’t ever predict,” he says.

“Luke Newton did such a fantastic job imbuing Colin with depth this season,” she reflects.

Consider this author intrigued…

Part 1 ofBridgertonseason 3 is now streaming onNetflixand Part 2 drops June 13.