Bridgerton Fans were left craving for more after Season 3 – and now, that wait is finally paying off. Season 4 has officially arrived in 2026, with the first batch of episodes now streaming on Netflix and there’s still more to come. Previously, he opposed Jess Brownell Teased that the new season is “some of”. [her] “best work” yet, raising expectations as the series shifts focus to a new toon romance.
Following the split release of Season 3 in May and June 2024, viewers have been closely tracking every update about the next chapter of the show – from teasers and cast details to the release schedule for the remaining episodes.
Hollywood life We have collected everything you need to know about the fourth season of Bridgerton.
When did ‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 premiere?
The first part of the fourth season premiered on January 29, 2026, and the second part arrived on February 26.
Before the official premiere dates were announced, showrunner Jess Brownell explained the reasoning behind the new seasons Bridgerton It usually takes time to arrive. Talk to Hollywood ReporterShe noted that the series is working on a longer production schedule due to its size and global reach.
“We’re working on trying to get the seasons out more quickly, but it takes eight months to shoot them and then they have to be edited, and then they have to be dubbed into all the languages,” Jess pointed out, before adding, “And writing takes a long time too, so we’re kind of on a two-year pace, trying to speed up, but somewhere in that range.”
What is the plot of season 4?
Bridgerton Season 4 focuses on Benedict Bridgerton’s long-awaited love story, inspired by Julia Quinn’s love story. An offer from a gentleman. The season begins when Benedict meets a mysterious woman named Sophie Pike at a lavish costume party. Unaware of her true identity or social status, Benedict becomes infatuated with her – only for Sophie to disappear from his life soon after.
As the season begins, it is revealed that Sophie is living under difficult circumstances as a maid, setting up a Cinderella-style romance that explores themes of class, identity, and belonging. The first episodes follow Benedict’s search for the woman he cannot forget, while Sophie struggles to survive within the strict rules of Regency society. Along with the slow-burn romance, Season 4 also weaves together familiar toon drama, family dynamics, and evolving relationships among the Bridgerton family.
During her interview with THRJess noted at the time that she was “really excited” about what she and the team had come up with.
“We’re at the end of the writers’ room season, with the scripts,” she joked. “And I feel like it’s some of my best work and the best work of the writers’ room. We’ve just integrated our collaborations, and we’re firing on all cylinders, so I can’t wait for the fans to see what we have.”
Who is in the cast of ‘Bridgerton’ season 4?
Bridgerton Season 4 features a mix of familiar faces and notable new additions as the series shifts focus to Benedict Bridgerton’s love story. Luke Thompson He returns as Benedict alongside Nicola Coughlan Like Penelope Featherington, Luke Newton Like Colin Bridgerton, Claudia Jessie As Eloise Bridgerton, Hannah Dodd Like Francesca Stirling, Adjoa Andoh Like Mrs. Danbury, Ruth Gemmell Like Violet Bridgerton and Florence Hunt Like Bridgerton’s whistle. Daniel Francis He reprises his role as Lord Marcus Anderson, while… Masali Baduza She appears as Michaela Stirling. Jonathan Bailey and Simone Ashley They are also credited as Anthony and Kate Bridgerton, although their characters are absent from the first part after being sent overseas and are expected to return later in the season.
Season 4 also introduces several new characters led by… Yerin ha Like Sophie Pike, the mysterious woman Benedict meets at a costume party who becomes central to the season’s romance.
