Netflix's new period drama Bridgerton has been streamed by 63 million households within 28 days

Netflix's steamy new period drama Bridgerton is projected to be viewed by more than 63 million households in its first 28 days on Netflix, according to Variety. Impressive: The series has already earned the title of the fifth largest original series to launch on the streaming platform, thanks to its racy scenes Over the moon: The news was welcomed by some of the show's cast, including Derry Girls' Nicola Coughlan Rhimes is also the mind behind some of ABC's biggest and longest running primetime hits, such as Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, Private Practice and How To Get Away With Murder. Critics have lauded the $6.7 million-an-episode show for subverting period drama by having a multiracial cast, including a black Queen Charlotte, racy sex scenes and a string quartet playing classical versions of modern hits. Binge-worthy: Critics have lauded the $6.7 million-an-episode show for subverting period drama by having a multiracial cast and racy sex scenes Bridgerton looks set to make stars out of the largely British cast, including Rege-Jean Page, who plays the roguish Duke of Hastings, Golda Rosheuvel, who is Queen Charlotte, and Phoebe Dynevor, as Daphne Bridgerton.