Netflix’s global period romance phenomenon Bridgerton has returned with the second half of Season 4, bringing one of the show’s most anticipated love stories to its emotional conclusion.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Release Date & Streaming Details
Season 4 Part 2 (Episodes 5–8) premiered on February 26, with episodes dropping globally at 3 a.m. ET (12:30 p.m. IST) on Netflix.
The season was split into two parts:
- Part 1 (Episodes 1–4) – Released January 29
- Part 2 (Episodes 5–8) – Released February 26
All eight episodes of Season 4 are now available for streaming.
What Is Season 4 About?
Season 4 centres on Benedict Bridgerton and his Cinderella-inspired romance with Sophie Baek.
Their story begins at a dazzling masquerade ball, where Benedict falls for a mysterious “Lady in Silver” — unaware that she is Sophie, a resourceful maid navigating a vastly different social world from the aristocratic “ton.”
By the end of Part 1, a painful misunderstanding separates them. Benedict, still unaware of her true identity and circumstances, asks Sophie to become his mistress — a proposal that wounds her deeply.
Part 2 follows:
- Benedict’s attempts to make amends
- Sophie asserting her dignity and independence
- The couple confronting rigid class divisions
- Whether love can bridge social hierarchy
The season blends fairytale romance with sharper commentary on status, privilege and self-worth.
Cast & Characters
The ensemble cast continues to expand the Bridgerton universe:
- Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Bridgerton / Lady Whistledown
- Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton
- Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton
- Ruth Gemmell as Violet Bridgerton
- Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton
- Simone Ashley as Kate Bridgerton
- Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte
- Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury
New Faces This Season:
- Katie Leung as Lady Araminta Gun
- Michelle Mao as Rosamund
- Isabella Wei as Posy Li
These additions introduce fresh rivalry and intrigue into the social season.
Literary Inspiration
Season 4 draws inspiration from An Offer from a Gentleman by Julia Quinn, the third novel in the Bridgerton book series.
However, this adaptation presents a more resilient and self-reliant version of Sophie, reflecting the show’s modern sensibilities.
Production & Scale
The series continues to expand visually and narratively:
- Newly constructed Regency-era sets at Shepperton Studios, recreating Mayfair in greater detail
- Showrun by Jess Brownell
- Executive produced by Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, Tom Verica and Chris Van Dusen
The latest chapter delivers emotional closure for Benedict while laying groundwork for future Bridgerton romances.
What Makes This Season Stand Out?
- A Cinderella-inspired arc grounded in class realism
- Greater emotional complexity for Benedict
- A stronger, more independent female lead
- Expansive set design and lavish Regency aesthetics
- Continuation of the Lady Whistledown intrigue
With Season 4 now complete, fans are already speculating which Bridgerton sibling will take centre stage next.