Now that Colin Bridgerton has found love with the whip-smart Penelope Featherington, fans are already buzzing about season four of the hit show. And Netflix just confirmed that the new season of Bridgerton will focus on none other than the second oldest sibling, Benedict.
But now, we want to know: Does bohemian Benedict finally want to settle down? Will the eight-part season follow the plot of the original book series by author Julia Quinn? And who will be in the cast? Keep reading for more details.
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1. What Is Bridgerton About?
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Inspired by Julia Quinn’s namesake book series, the show follows the elite Bridgerton family as they navigate the social season and try to find love in 1800s London (also known as the Regency Era). The first season revolved around Daphne’s love story, while the second focused on Anthony and the third was about Colin.
And executive producer Shonda Rhimes has revealed that there’s a lot more Bridgerton to come. “There are eight Bridgerton siblings, and as far as I’m concerned, there are eight Bridgerton seasons,” she told Variety. “And maybe more.”
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2. What Will Bridgerton Season Four Be About?
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Netflix confirmed on July 23, 2024 that the fourth season of Bridgerton will focus on Benedict, the second oldest Bridgerton sibling.
The streaming service shared the news on Instagram with a post captioned: "welcome to the marriage mart mr. bridgerton. benedict’s story is coming next season."
The series will be based on the third book, An Offer and a Gentleman, which focuses on Benedict and his relationship with Sophie Beckett, the illegitimate daughter of an Earl. While it's worth noting that previous seasons have departed from the books that they were based on, in the book, after Benedict meets and falls for a mysterious girl at a masquerade ball, he sets out to find her true identity, not knowing that she is actually Sophie.
Benedict is one of the more sensitive Bridgerton siblings, known for being loyal and kind, as well as the one who Eloisa dubs her “favorite brother.” But what exactly season four has in store for this Bridgerton, only time will tell. What we do know, however, is that the new season will consist of eight episodes, although a release date has yet to be revealed.
3. What Was Bridgerton Season Three About?
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Season three skipped ahead to Colin’s story, based on the fourth book, Romancing Mister Bridgerton. It focused on the romance between Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton), and it premiered on Netflix on May 16. The season received positive reviews (including from our entertainment editor), with many fans particularly drawn to the second half that was packed with romance and drama.
4. Who's in the Cast?
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Benedict Bridgerton is played by Luke Thompson. However, Sophie’s character has yet to be cast.
Meanwhile, it’s possible that all of Benedict’s siblings will appear, including Daphne (Phoebe Dynevor), Anthony (Jonathan Bailey), Colin (Luke Newton) and Eloise (Caudia Jesse).
6. Is There a Release Date?
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Netflix confirmed that season three will premiere on May 16. So since season four is still on the way, it could be a little while before we get a release date or a trailer for Bridgerton season four.
Here’s hoping we won’t have to wait too long for season four.
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