We needn’t turn to Lady Whistledown’s Society Papers for the lowdown on Bridgerton Season 4 — read everything you need to know about the new season, now streaming on Netflix, right here. Dip your toe into the tale of Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and Sophie Baek’s (Yerin Ha) with the steamy teaser above.
Season 4’s romance ignites when Benedict meets a captivating woman at his mother Violet’s (Ruth Gemmell) masquerade ball. Their encounter sends Benedict on a search through the ton for his “Lady in Silver” — but he’s looking in the wrong place. His mystery lady is Sophie, a hardworking maid who comes back into his orbit at a surprising moment. As the end of Part 1 reveals, Benedict and Sophie see the world very differently.
“Benedict lives in a fantasy world. Sophie lives in a hard reality,” showrunner Jess Brownell says. “You have two characters who are at opposite ends of a pole, and rather than either of them needing to get all the way to the other side, they both need to travel to the middle, between fantasy and reality. True love lies in the middle — neither one creates the circumstances for romance to bloom. You have to embrace a little bit of both.”
As you await the return of Bridgerton, which has reentered production, keep scrolling, dear readers, for more juicy talk of the ton about Season 4.
Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek and Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton in Bridgerton Season 4.
Season 4 turns its focus to bohemian second son Benedict. Despite his elder and younger brothers both being happily married, Benedict is loath to settle down. That is, until an enthralling woman captures Benedict’s attention at the masquerade ball. While Benedict knows his love interest as only the Lady in Silver, she’s actually Sophie, a resourceful maid with her own secrets and dreams. Dive deep into how the crafts team pulled off the masquerade celebration on Tudum.
With the reluctant help of his sister Eloise (Claudia Jessie), Benedict sets out in society to uncover the young lady’s identity. But in fact, his heart’s desire is not in society at all — she is a resourceful maid named Sophie, working for the formidable Lady of the house, Araminta Gun (Katie Leung).
When fate brings Benedict and Sophie back together, Benedict wrestles between the reality of his affection for this intriguing maid and the fantasy of the Lady in Silver — unaware that they are the same person. Will Benedict’s inability to see these women as one and the same derail the undeniable spark between him and Sophie? And can love truly conquer anything?
Thompson can’t wait for fans to enjoy the fairy tale–inspired story. “You remember being told those stories as a child — the magic and the romance of them. It’s really exciting to have that woven into the world that we know of Bridgerton,” the actor says. “It’s such a great story, but it’s also, I hope, really relatable.”
One person already feels a deep connection to Bridgerton Season 4: Ha. While auditioning, she immediately enjoyed the “fun, play-like quality” she saw in the scripts. “What drew me to Sophie was that she immediately has obstacles — something that she constantly has to overcome,” Ha says. “Whether it’s this battle around social status or trying to hide her feelings from Benedict.”
Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek in Bridgerton Season 4.
Both Parts 1 and 2 of Bridgerton Season 4 are available now on Netflix.
The new episodes are inspired by the third book in Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton series, An Offer from a Gentleman. “It’s always really nice to get inside the author’s head to see how they pictured a certain character or events that trigger certain emotions,” says Ha. “In the book, Sophie has a sassiness to her, but there’s also a vulnerable side and a fragility. I tried hard to bring that into the series.”
“Sophie in Season 4 is very similar to the Sophie in Julia Quinn’s book,” says Brownell. “Sophie is not a normal damsel in distress in the book, nor is she in our season. She’s resourceful and resilient. She’s a chess player, she’s a survivalist. Sometimes, that works against her because it’s hard to get out of survival mode and allow herself to embrace love or playfulness or lightness or joy. Fortunately, those are things Benedict Bridgerton is very good at.”
“What’s striking about Season 4,” Thompson tells Tudum, “is that it’s the struggle between a proper old-school fairy tale — the romance of it — and the actual reality of the world.” Season 4 pulls back the curtain of the over-the-top households of the ton, and introduces some of the people who keep these aristocratic clans running. “Both are true,” Thompson continues. “You have to hold both of them — the romance and the reality — in your hand. In its best version, ‘true love’ happens in the middle of that.”
Series newcomer Ha enjoyed the “playful, freeing, therapeutic” feeling of preparing for filming alongside Thompson. The pair first met during a dinner at showrunner Brownell’s home. “I remember Luke stood there with arms wide open, just ready for an embrace,” Ha tells Tudum. “That was the moment I was like, ‘Ah, OK, I don’t need to stress about these little things now. I can just genuinely focus on the onscreen connection with him.’ ”
Sometimes building Benedict and Sophie’s romance involved what Ha describes as “special and very vulnerable” rehearsals. Other times, it extended to dance training that “feels like a part of the characters’ journey,” Thompson says. Especially because, as he explains, “I get really excited by how many unexpected twists you’ll get in Season 4.”
As with previous seasons, there are some new characters spinning around the Bridgerton ballroom:
“While Rosamund has become her mother’s mini-me — a marriage mart pro chess player — Posy is dreamy and often unserious, much to her mother’s disapproval,” says showrunner Brownell. “Araminta and Rosamund are so focused on their own goals that, frankly, the Bridgertons don’t register much for them at first, beyond the fact that Benedict proves to be quite the catch this season.”
And, although they aren’t new arrivals in Mayfair, beloved Bridgerton characters Alice Mondrich (Emma Naomi) and Brimsley (Hugh Sachs) step up as part of Season 4’s main cast.
Isabella Wei as Posy Li, Katie Leung as Lady Araminta Gun, and Michelle Mao as Rosamund Li in Bridgerton Season 4.
A few well-known faces return — joined by some brand-new ones from the ton and beyond. The Bridgerton Season 4 cast is:
The new season of Bridgerton consists of eight episodes, which are now all available. Scroll through the photos below to get a glimpse at what these new installments have in store. And, take a dip into the new episodes by watching the Part 2 trailer now.
Bridgerton has expanded its filming locations on one of the newly constructed back lots of Shepperton Studios outside of London; this is also where the charming photos of Thompson and Ha were taken. The build spans about two acres and features replicas of Georgian and Regency architecture, including homes, buildings, Mayfair Street, and more in all their splendor. Bridgerton production designer Alison Gartshore, along with supervising art director Antony Cartlidge and art director Adam David Grant, designed the dazzling new back lot.
Brownell is the showrunner and executive producer of Bridgerton Season 4. Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, Tom Verica, and Chris Van Dusen are all executive producers.
Thompson feels “lucky” to collaborate with this group for more than five years on Bridgerton. “I get to work with some of the nicest and best people around,” he says. “To get to head a show that has been absolutely tried and tested? And to be surrounded by the cast, creative team, and production crews that I know? I think, ‘Well, why should I be nervous?’ ”
Streaming live from the Palais Brongniart in Paris, the Bridgerton Season 4 Premiere Masquerade featured red carpet glamour, cast interviews, and an early taste of what’s to come in Season 4, worthy of Lady Whistledown’s column — as well as an exclusive screening of Episode 1.
Jaw-dropping fashion took center stage throughout the night: Thompson’s sleek all-black suit and Ha’s mint satin gown set a romantic tone, while Love Island star Olandria Carthen was stunning in a corseted look, earning her the title of “diamond of the season.” Season 3 newcomer Masali Baduza, who plays Lord John Stirling’s cousin, also shone bright and gave a glimpse of how her character develops in the new chapter.
The Premiere Masquerade also delivered major Season 4 reveals, including all eight episode titles, the instrumental pop covers featured in Episode 1, and the Bridgerton: The Official Podcast trailer.
If you missed the festivities that had the ton buzzing, click here to experience the magic.
Add some romance to your world this winter with the Bridgerton Season of Love. From fan celebrations to lifestyle collaborations, you’ll feel like you just stepped foot into Mayfair. Learn more about the 2026 Season of Love now.
The cast spills the most scandalous Season 4 tea to host Alison Hammond (The Great British Baking Show) on the companion podcast: Bridgerton: The Official Podcast. For more information on Part 1’s guests, how to listen, and when to expect Part 2 of the pod, click here.
Yes, Bridgerton Season 5 is now filming. The romance show’s next chapter — which will pick up two years after the events of Season 4 — stars Hannah Dodd and Masali Baduza as Francesca and Michaela. Get the inside scoop on Season 5 here from Dodd, Baduza, and showrunner Brownell.
Prepare for Bridgerton’s next great love story by streaming Seasons 1–4, now on Netflix. And, for a refresher on Season 4, explore the ending with Tudum.
