The ton is buzzing again. Bridgerton Season 4 has arrived, and fans are fully locked in on one thing: Benedict Bridgerton, his bisexual energy, and his complicated, messy, swoon-worthy connection with Sophie.
Season 4, Part 1 dropped Jan. 29, 2026, officially shifting the spotlight to Benedict’s love story, inspired by Julia Quinn’s An Offer From a Gentleman. Part 2 premieres Feb. 26, 2026, with the final four episodes set to deliver the emotional fallout from that jaw-dropping cliffhanger.
Benedict, Sophie, and the Mistress Question
Let’s talk about the moment everyone is debating.
Part 1 ends with Benedict asking Sophie to be his mistress, a choice that instantly sparked conversation across the fandom and raised the big question: Will he redeem himself, or remain the charming rake we’ve always known?
While we may not have gotten the queer relationship we were hoping for with Ben, the season still leans into his fluidity, his emotional complexity, and the kind of love story that challenges who he thought he was supposed to be.
Plus, there’s still Fran’s season to look forward to!
The Making of the Magic
Part of the obsession comes from how the show is built.
Season 4’s production doubles down on everything fans love: intricate Regency costumes, romantic set pieces, and massive ensemble scenes that feel as theatrical as they are intimate. Production wrapped in 2025, with a renewed focus on inclusivity, character depth, and visual storytelling.
Eloise, the Bridgerton Siblings, and Familiar Faces
It wouldn’t be Bridgerton without the rest of the family.
Eloise remains a standout this season, continuing her journey as the sharpest mind in the room and a fan-favorite sibling. The show also brings back key characters, including Penelope, Colin, Queen Charlotte, Violet Bridgerton, and Lady Danbury, balancing Benedict’s central romance with the ensemble’s evolving arcs.
New characters, including Sophie’s complicated household and social circle, expand the world and raise the stakes for what’s to come.
What to Expect in Part 2
Part 2 drops Feb. 26 with four episodes that will complete Benedict and Sophie’s story, and likely answer the question everyone’s asking: can love survive class divides, pride, and one very ill-timed proposal?
One thing’s certain: the ton is watching. Check out more behind-the-scenes moments below.
