Step asideBridgertonandEmily in Paris, becauseNetflixhas a new hit withBehind Her Eyes.The limited thriller series is currently the No.

The drama happens when Louisa finds out her boss is married, and a love triangle begins.

Along with Perdomo,Star Wars’John Boyega andBlack Panther’sLetitia Wrightalso attended the London drama school.

Simona Brown smiling

That’s actually where the two first met and became friends.

Brown toldThe British Blacklistback in 2016 that “everyone wanted to be Whitney Houston when they were five.”

However, it was the acting that she really fell in love with, and decided to focus on.

Behind Her Eyes Simona Brown

That’s because for the first time, she was working on a project with people her own age.

They actually met at the table read, which just proves that the cast in this show are top-notch.

She’s starred in the Freeform seriesGuiltand appeared on an episode ofOutlanderin 2018 (viaIMDb).

Whitney Houston in gold gown

But before that, Brown played Jinna in an episode of theRootsremake for the History Channel back in 2016.

That’s right,Bridgerton’s own Duke of Hastings appeared in two episodes ofRootsas Chicken George.

You’ll just have to wait and see.

Simona Brown in pink dress

It was seeing “actors of color perform at such a high level” that truly inspired her.

And, the rest is history as they say.

That’s the true “circle of life.”

Simona Brown with braids

Simona Brown with hair up