Netflix shared a sneak peek in September 2022 that previews some of Lady Whistledown's thoughts on the events that will unfold. In her first column of the season, Coughlan's Whistledown hints that not all ladies shine like diamonds, but they can still command a room. "Dearest gentle reader, we've been apart for far too long," she reads. "At last, London's smart set has made its return, and so too has this author. As the season begins, the question on everyone's minds is, of course, which newly minted debutante will shine the brightest. The crop this year appears to be dazzling indeed. Unfortunately, not every young lady can attract the light."