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The Ton were already desperate for a morsel of gossip about Bridgerton season 4 before season 3 had barely begun! The big question on who will take the lead had already been rumoured to be Benedict, which has now been confirmed in the new teaser trailer.
From the scandals to the secrets, do not fret, dear readers. Here’s everything you need to know about Bridgerton season 4.
What do we know about season 4 of Bridgerton?
The fourth season turns its focus to second son Benedict (played by Luke Thompson). Benedict has always dreaded the thought of settling down – until now. Everything changes when he meets a captivating Lady in Silver at his mother’s masquerade ball
Which sibling will Bridgerton season 4 be about?
Anyone with a keen eye would have notices that there were some clues in Colin and Penelope’s season that significantly point to the second-eldest Bridgerton taking the lead, Benedict.
For one, we learn in the final episode of season 3 that Eloise, played by Claudia Jessie, will be accompanying her newlywed sister Francesca (Hannah Dodd) and her husband John Stirling, Earl of Kilmartin (Victor Alli) to Scotland. So despite chit-chat around Eloise taking the lead, it’s likely not going to happen in season 4.
And while the producers are clearly building up Francesca’s story, with the controversial introduction of Michaela Stirling (Masali Baduza), it seems more fitting that she will take the lead in season 5 or 6 at this point.
Season 3 saw Benedict exploring ‘infinite love’ and wondering what his true purpose is. It’s something he discusses with Eloise on the swings in season 3, saying, “It feels right now that the next thing I might learn may change me entirely.”
Luke Newton, who plays Colin Bridgerton, had also alluded to the fact that Benedict’s story could take the lead in season 4 earlier this year. In an interview with L’Beaute Homme, he said, “I love Benedict’s story, this season is very free and I think it’s a very nice place to be on the set. He is a free spirit and a kind of rebel. I can’t wait to see Benedict’s story next season.”
What does Benedict have to say? Well, when he was asked on The View in June, the Bridgerton star said, “The honest answer is ‘I don’t know’, but I know it’s so lovely [and] one of the best things about TV jobs is you get to really explore a character long-form like that and sort of fill him in slowly.”
He added that, “It’d be really great to dive in” but “We’ll have to wait and see.”
When will season 4 premiere?
Season four is split into two dates – Part one (episodes 1-4) will premiere January 29, 2026 and part 2 (episodes 5-6) will premiere a few weeks later on the 26th of February, 2026.
Which actors will be returning to Bridgerton season 4?
Fans will be happy to see a lot of familiar faces return. Coughlin, for one, recently confirmed that she will be returning to season 4 alongside Newton, resuming their roles as Penny and Colin. The pair had some incredible chemistry on and off set. It will be great to see them back in action in the fourth season.
Where can you watch season 4?
Upon its release, season 4 will be available to stream on Netflix. In the meantime, Bridgerton fans can get their Regency-era romance fix by rewatching the first three seasons and Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, which are currently on the streaming platform.
Will Eloise’s love story be next?
Maybe! Claudia Jessie, who portrays Eloise Bridgerton, hinted that if she is taking the lead, her co-stars have shown her how it’s done.
“Phoebe [Dynevor] took it on really beautifully. She did such an incredible job kicking off this show,” Jessie said about season 1.
“And Johnny [Jonathan Bailey] and Simone [Ashley] and obviously, Regé [Regé-Jean Page] from season one as well and then Nicola and Luke,” she added.
However, it’s still up for speculation if Eloise’s love story is next. In the same interview, she claimed that even she didn’t know whose steamy romance would rock the Ton in season 4.
