There is a new leading man in town for Bridgerton season four, and we’d hate to be biased, but Benedict is certainly our favourite Bridgerton brother.
While the first season of Bridgerton was focused on Daphne and Simon, we just simply couldn’t look away from Benedict’s infectious laughter and adorable nature.
Now, he’ll undergo the Bridgerton leading man curse, where he’ll have a sudden and massive glow up like his brothers Anthony and Colin, causing viewers across the globe to fall head over heels.
Alas, we could fawn over Benedict all day but there is more to Bridgerton season four than the leading man. Below, TV WEEK has answered all your burning questions about the new season of Bridgerton.
When is the Bridgerton season four premiere?
Netflix has finally confirmed when we’ll get another dose of the period drama.
Episodes one to four will hit our screens on January 29, 2026. Then, we’ll have to wait a (painstaking) month until February 26 for episodes five to nine.
Before Netflix officially confirmed the date, the streaming giant teased the release date in a sneak peek of the new season.
“My, my… It seems as though someone has finally caught the attention of Mr. Benedict Bridgerton. Bridgerton Season 4 arrives 2026,” the video was captioned.
Is there a trailer for Bridgerton season four?
We’re still waiting for a full trailer, but we have been gifted a sneak peek.
In the clip below, we see the moment Benedict lays eyes on Sophie at a masked ball. He’s captivated by her, while she’s captivated by the glistening beauty of a chandelier. It’s pretty clear in that moment that Benedict — the artist of the family — had instantly become besotted with her.
What is the plot for Bridgerton season four?
Bridgerton is the ultimate period-drama love story set in the 1800s. Naturally, the fourth season will explore a new love story – Benedict Bridgerton and Sophie Baek.
In the past seasons, Benedict has loathed the idea of settling down. So, imagine Benedict’s surprise when he is ensnared by a mysterious Lady in Silver – which she is first described as in the novels – at Lady Bridgerton’s masquerade ball.
The second eldest sibling of the Bridgerton family soon discovers the mystery woman is Sophie, a woman of lower social status. Which leads to an epic story of star-crossed lovers!
Aside from this love story, viewers will also see friendship – particularly that between Penelope and Eloise. After feuding in season three, the best friends have reunited and were spotted promenading in London (below).
For all the spoilers of Benedict’s season, click here.
Who is in the cast for Bridgerton season four?
Leading the charge in the new season is Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton, with Yerin Ha as his love interest Sophie Baek.
As previously mentioned, Nicola Coughlan will also reprise her role as Penelope Bridgerton (previously Featherington), alongside her on-screen husband Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton.
With a new season, also comes new cast members including Katie Leung playing Lady Araminta Gun, Michelle Mao as Rosamund Li, and Isabella Wei as Posy Li.
Below is the full list of cast members for Bridgerton season four:
- Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton
- Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek
- Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton
- Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma
- Victor Alli as John Stirling
- Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury
- Julie Andrews as Lady Whistledown
- Lorraine Ashbourne as Mrs. Varley
- Masali Baduza as Michaela Stirling
- Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Bridgerton
- Hannah Dodd as Francesca Stirling
- Daniel Francis as Lord Marcus Anderson
- Ruth Gemmell as Violet Bridgerton
- Florence Hunt as Hyacinth Bridgerton
- Martins Imhangbe as Will Mondrich
- Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton
- Katie Leung as Lady Araminta Gun
- Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton
- Michelle Mao as Rosamund Li
- Emma Naomi as Alice Mondrich
- Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte
- Hugh Sachs as Brimsley
- Will Tilston as Gregory Bridgerton
- Polly Walker as Portia Featherington
- Isabella Wei as Posy Li
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