Where did things end for the high society? Warning! Spoilers ahead.
At the end of Bridgerton Season 3, Penelope Featherington revealed herself as Lady Whistledown, the gossip-monger and relationship-breaker extraordinaire. Penelope’s truth was revealed in the middle of a ball attended by Queen Charlotte, who had been pursuing Lady Whistledown’s identity throughout the show’s seasons.
This solved a few puzzles: Penelope and her husband, Colin, no longer had to keep such a deep secret. Cressida, who discovered Penelope’s true identity, could no longer blackmail Penelope for money. Lady Featherington, accused of fraud by a lawyer, now believes that the Featheringtons’ money comes from Lady Whistledown’s income
Penelope also promises Queen Charlotte that she will use this writing power more responsibly and publishes her first newspaper under her real name: Penelope Bridgerton, “former wallflower, now columnist and observer”.
Francesca Bridgerton (Hannah Dodd) marries John Stirling (Victor Alli) rather quickly in a small wedding at the Bridgerton family home. The final episode of Season 3 revealed a turning point in Francesca’s love story when John introduces her to his cousin, Michaela Stirling (Masali Baduza). Sparks of chemistry fly between Francesca when she meets Michaela, marking the first time a same-sex relationship has taken place in the Bridgerton series.
Francesca and John are on their way to Scotland, where Stirling House is located. They’re joined by Michaela and Eloise Bridgerton, Francesca’s younger sister.
When will Bridgerton season 4 come to Netflix?
What we do know, dear readers, is that Bridgerton season 4 will be the event of Netflix’s 2026 season, consisting of eight episodes. We’re sorry to inform you that we don’t know the exact date yet. The streaming service has confirmed that production will begin in September 2024, while filming is expected to wrap up in April 2025.
What can fans expect from the new season? Is there a trailer?
Season 4 is inspired by the third book in the Bridgerton series, An Offer From a Gentleman, by Julia Quinn. The series will focus on the long-awaited love story of Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson), the second-oldest of the Bridgerton siblings, who is described as a “nomad,” unbound by societal expectations when it comes to love.
While his older and younger brothers are happily married, Benedict is still struggling to find a place to settle down. In the first episode of the new season, he meets his love interest, a mysterious “lady in silver,” at his mother’s famous masquerade ball. Her name is Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha), and she is revealed to be a maid with a hidden past.
“The main thing we can expect [this season] is a really great mix of fairytale and reality,” Thompson said. “We have this fairytale love story, yes, but it also has the Bridgerton element of trying to tie [it] into some kind of reality.”
Who’s in the cast for Season 4?
Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton and Ha as Sophie Baek will be the season’s diamonds. In the books, Benedict’s love interest is named Sophie Beckett. Netflix confirmed the character’s name was changed to Baek to reflect the actress’s Korean heritage.
“Having Sophie be associated with someone who looks like me is really cool,” Ha said. “It’s a really cool way for me to feel like the role is right for me, rather than me trying to fit into a certain mold.”
The following fan favorites will also reprise their roles in Season 4: “Kanthony”: Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma and Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton (Benedict’s brother)
“Polin”: Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington (aka Lady Whistledown) and Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton (Benedict’s younger brother)
Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton (Penelope’s best friend)
Ruth Gemmell as Lady Violet Bridgerton (Benedict’s mother)
Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury (Lady Violet Bridgerton’s best friend)
Daniel Francis as Lord Marcus Anderson (Lady Violet’s potential lover and Lady Danbury’s brother)
Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte (who is considered the new diamond)
Julie Andrews as Lady Whistledown (the show’s narrator)
Netflix provided the cast full list of others returning in Season 4.
Are there any new characters?
Fans can expect some delicious drama from three new characters associated with Sophie’s backstory, according to Netflix:
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Lady Araminta Gun (Katie Leung): Sophie’s stepmother is a twice-widowed noblewoman who is debuting her two other daughters on the marriage mart. She’s determined to get at least one of them married off to a nobleman in high society.
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Rosamund Li (Michelle Mao): One of Sophie’s stepsisters, who is Araminta’s eldest daughter. Like her mother, she is determined to get what she wants and has set her sights on Benedict this social season.
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Posy Li (Isabella Wei): Sophie’s other stepsister who is also making her debut into society — but Lady Araminta rarely puts the spotlight on her.
Where is the new season filmed?
A newly constructed lot of Shepperton Studios outside of London features replicas of Georgian and Regency architecture, including homes, buildings and bustling Mayfair Street.
Will there be more seasons after the fourth one?
Yes! Netflix announced this month that Bridgerton will return for Seasons 5 and 6.
What can I do until Season 4 drops?
The first three seasons of Bridgerton are currently streaming on Netflix, should you want to re-binge or watch them for the first time! You can also watch the love story of a young Queen Charlotte and King George of England in the limited Netflix series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.
If period drama shows are your cup of tea, Season 3 of The Gilded Age also drops on HBO Max on June 22, 2025, to help tide you over until 2026.
