Bridgerton Season 4 has officially made its grand debut on Thursday; the first half of the social season is available for your viewing pleasure on Netflix to stream.
This season turns the spotlight on the “eternal bachelor” Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and his “Cinderella-esque” romance with Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha).
The story adapts Julia Quinn’s third novel, An Offer from a Gentleman, focusing on a fateful meeting at a masquerade ball.
While some familiar faces have departed or taken a smaller role, the Season 4 cast includes.
Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton.
Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek, a lady’s maid in disguise.
Penelope (Nicola Coughlan), Colin (Luke Newton), Eloise (Claudia Jessie), and Francesca (Hannah Dodd) are returning as a family.
Katie Leung joins as Lady Araminta Gun, with Michelle Mao and Isabella Wei playing her daughters, Rosamund and Posy, as villains.
According to the official episode titles, the season unfolds as follows.
“The “Waltz”—Benedict meets his “Lady in Silver.”
“Time Transfixed.”
“The Field Next to the Other Road”
“An Offer from a Gentleman.”
Part 1 Release Date: January 29, 2026 (Episodes 1–4).
Part 2 Release Date: February 26, 2026 (Episodes 5–8).
Critical reception for Bridgerton Season 4: Part 1 has been largely positive, with a 90% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes. While critics praise the “electric” chemistry between the new leads, some find the season’s heavy reliance on classic tropes to be a “safe” choice.
