By now, you’ve binged your way through Bridgerton seasons one to three, probably more than once. However, fear not, for season 4 is on the way—and the powers at Netflix are drip feeding us exciting tidbits about the show’s return, from the cast to the juicy plot.
We now know that season four will centre around Benedict Bridgerton, the second eldest Bridgerton sibling and bohemian bachelor of the Ton. His love interestm Sophie Baek is to be portrayed by Yerin Ha, who hails from Sydney.
Much to our delight, Netflix has released the first teaser for the upcoming season as well as confirming the release date, so mark your calendars and settle in.
When Is The Bridgerton Season 4 Release Date
Netflix has confirmed that the next season of the regency drama will be released in two parts with the first dropping on January 29th, followed by part two on February 26th. There will be four episodes in both parts, totalling eight episodes in the season.
A release date for Bridgerton season four was intitally confirmed via Lady Whistledown on the official Bridgerton Instagram account, revealing at the time a very broad 2026 timeline.
“Dearest Gentle Reader,” the post reads. “Rarely is this author granted the opportunity to share with you such information.”
“It is with great pleasure I can announce Bridgerton shall return for seasons five and six. Do celebrate accordingly. And in the meantime, do prepare yourselves, for Bridgerton season four shall debut in 2026.
Is There A Trailer For Bridgerton Season 4?
Fans are still eagerly awaiting a full-length trailer for the fourth season of the show. However, we were treated to our first, albeit tiny, teaser for the upcoming season which gave a brief look out our new lovers, Benedict and Sophie.
“With each passing season, one is known to experience plenty of ups and downs. So then we must ask ourselves: do we rise to the occasion? As always, time, and this author, will tell,” we hear the voice of Lady Whistledown echo as this season’s love interests pass one another on a set of stairs, brushing fingers as forbidden lovers do. Watch the clip below.
What Is Bridgerton Season 4 About?
Netflix has confirmed early on that season four of the show will focus on Benedict. The streaming giant broke the news via Instagram, which ended in a hint to the original novels, where Benedict falls in love with a mystery woman at a ball.
If season four follows the books, the plot will see Benedict fall in love with Sophie Beckett, the illegitimate daughter of an earl who has been made to be a servant by her stepmother.
The whole thing is very Cinderella-esque, with the pair meeting at a masquerade after which Benedict is determined to discover his mysterious new love’s true identity.
The official logline reads: “The fourth season of Bridgerton turns its focus to bohemian second son Benedict (Luke Thompson). Despite his elder and younger brothers both being happily married, Benedict is loath to settle down — until he meets a captivating Lady in Silver at his mother’s masquerade ball.”
This article originally appeared on Marie Claire Australia and is republished here with permission.
