WEB14 hours ago · While the series has been noted for its representation of characters with disabilities, fans have remarked on characters they think possess traits often found in people with autism - one character being Francesca Bridgerton (played by Hannah Dodd).. Even though this season focuses on friends-to-lovers Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan), fans also get to ...