Nicola Coughlan (left) as Penelope Featherington and Jessica Madsen as Cressida Cowper in "Bridgerton" season three.
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- Cressida Cowper has a central role in "Bridgerton" season three.
- But her redemption never happened in the books.
- Here's how the show and novels differ.
Warning: Spoilers ahead for "Bridgerton" season three, part one, and "Romancing Mr. Bridgerton."
"Bridgerton" season three is making a big change to the former villain Cressida Cowper.