Everyone knows and loves Jonathan Bailey at this point, don’t they? Who can resist the British accent and charm, especially after his role as Anthony Bridgerton in the beloved Netflix series, Bridgerton.
While most people know Bailey for his role in the aforementioned period drama, this actor has plenty more impressive titles in his roster, and we’re here to tell you more about them.
If you are missing Bailey on your screen, you have come to the right place. In this article, we have curated a list of shows you can find Bailey in, as he continues to climb the ladder and gain love and recognition from fans all over the globe.
1. Bridgerton
This had to be at the top of our list! Jonathan Bailey made everyone fall in love with his character, Anthony Bridgerton in Season 1 of the Netflix series which was first released in 2020, and with the three seasons now streaming on the platform, fans have only grown to love him more, despite the decreased screen time in Bridgerton Season 3.
If you’re an Anthony fan or want to dive into one of Bailey’s finest performances, we recommend watching Bridgerton Season 2 which tells the story of Anthony and Kate. The series also stars Nicola Coughlan, Luke Thompson, Luke Newton, Simone Ashley, Ruth Gemmell, and Claudia Jessie amongst many others.
2. Chewing Gum
British sitcoms are not everyone’s cup of tea, and more often than not are only adored by people living in the UK, but Chewing Gum has gained more popularity in the last couple of years, all thanks to Jonathan Bailey. This series ran for 2 seasons, from 2015 to 2017, and Bailey played the character of Ash.
He was also joined by Michaela Coel, Susan Wokoma, Robert Lonsdale, Danielle Isaie, Shola Adewusi, Olisa Odele, and Maggie Steed in this series. While Bailey’s character in Chewing Gum isn’t nearly as charming as Anthony Bridgerton’s, this series is definitely worth a watch if you love a good comedy!
3. Crashing
Yes, there is a series out there that includes Phoebe Waller-Bridge AND Jonathan Bailey, who wouldn’t want to watch a comedy with these iconic cast members who are some of the most popular on television? Crashing, available on Netflix, revolves around the lives of 6 people who find themselves living in an abandoned hospital.
This series includes Waller-Bridge, Bailey, Julie Dray, Damien Molony, Louise Ford, Adrian Scarborough, Amit Shah, Susan Wokoma, and Lockie Chapman. Crashing has been directed by George Kane and if you want to see Bailey and comedy come together, this is a good pick!
4. Broadchurch
In the early 2010s, Jonathan Bailey gained popularity in the UK after his role in the popular TV series, Broadchurch. Bailey played the role of Olly Stevens, a journalist, and made an appearance in the first two seasons of the crime drama. This role was the biggest boost to his career in 2013.
Broadchurch also includes cast members like David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Jodie Whittaker, Andrew Buchan, Eve Myles, Charlotte Rampling, Jacob Anderson, and Julie Hesmondhalgh amongst others. Broadchurch also witnessed Bailey’s versatility as an actor!
5. Fellow Travellers
First released in 2023, Fellow Travellers is one of Jonathan Bailey’s more recent performances, apart from Bridgerton. This series is a political thriller created by Ron Nyswaner and is based on Thomas Mallon’s 2007 book. Bailey plays the role of Tim Laughlin and received plenty of praise from fans and critics for the same.
Other cast members in Fellow Travellers include Matt Bomer, Allison Williams, Matt Visser, Jelani Alladin, Noah Ricketts, Will Brill, Morgan Lever, Linus Roache, Erin Neufer, and Etienne Kellici.
Conclusion
If you are a fan of Jonathan Bailey just like we are, then you have plenty of shows to add to your watchlist. Do let us know which performance on Bailey you liked the most!