With the first look at Bridgerton Season 4 finally here, fans are buzzing with excitement over what appears to be a romance straight out of a fairy tale. Speculation has been swirling for months that the next season would follow Benedict Bridgerton’s love story, and now, all signs point to a Cinderella-esque plot that has captivated audiences even before the premiere.
The introduction of Yerin Ha as Sophie Beckett, the presumed female lead, has only fueled the comparisons to the classic rags-to-riches romance. Sophie, an illegitimate daughter of an earl, is forced into servitude by her cruel stepmother—an unmistakable nod to Cinderella. Benedict, known for his artistic soul and longing to break free from societal constraints, seems to be the perfect Prince Charming for this season’s sweeping romance.
The new promotional images and teaser footage hint at dazzling masquerade balls, secret rendezvous, and a love story filled with longing and defiance against societal norms. Fans of Julia Quinn’s An Offer from a Gentleman—the book believed to be the basis for this season—are already recognizing key elements of Sophie and Benedict’s love story in these early glimpses.
While Bridgerton has never shied away from reinventing classic romance tropes, Season 4 appears to be embracing the Cinderella theme more directly than ever before. With an undeniable air of mystery, scandal, and passion surrounding Benedict and Sophie’s journey, this season promises to be one of the most enchanting yet. Will their love story have a happily-ever-after, or will the rigid constraints of Regency society keep them apart? Fans will have to wait to find out.
