With “Bridgerton” season 3 having just wrapped up, fans are already buzzing about which Bridgerton sibling will take center stage in season 4. Netflix confirmed the renewal of both seasons 3 and 4 back in 2021, and the anticipation has only grown since then. The question on everyone’s mind is: which Bridgerton sibling should be the focus of season 4?
Season 3 deviated from the order of Julia Quinn’s novels by focusing on Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington’s love story, which is the subject of the fourth book. This shift has left fans speculating whether the series will return to the original sequence of the books or continue to mix things up.
Jess Bromnell, the showrunner for season 3, hinted that clues about the next season’s protagonist are embedded in the final episodes of season 3. She told TV Insider, “I won’t give you anything, but I do think that there are some clues at the end of season 3 of where we’re headed. So yeah, I leave that to fans to pick apart, but I think we’re tipping our hand just a little bit.”
Given this, Benedict Bridgerton seems to be the most likely candidate for season 4. His story, “An Offer from a Gentleman,” is the third book in Quinn’s series and has been eagerly anticipated by fans. Benedict’s character has been well-developed over the past seasons, and his artistic inclinations and romantic misadventures make him a compelling choice for the next season’s focus.
However, other siblings could also take the spotlight. Eloise Bridgerton, known for her headstrong and independent nature, has yet to find her romantic match. Her potential love story with Sir Phillip Crane could be an intriguing narrative, but showrunner Bromnell has expressed caution about rushing Eloise into a romance. “I’m hesitant to send her into the romance zone without really making sense of why she gets there. So we’ll take some time to tell that story in the proper way,” she said in a Variety interview.
Francesca Bridgerton, who has been a more peripheral character in the series, also has a compelling story. She married the Earl of Kilmartin in season 3, and her interactions with his cousin have sparked curiosity among fans. While her story might not be the main focus of season 4, it could be developed further in future seasons.
The youngest Bridgerton siblings, Gregory and Hyacinth, are still too young for their romantic tales to unfold, so they are unlikely to be the focus of the next season.
Ultimately, the decision lies with the show’s creators, but the groundwork seems to be laid for Benedict Bridgerton to take center stage in season 4. His journey to find love, filled with artistic passion and emotional depth, would make for a captivating season.
As fans eagerly await the official announcement, they can revisit the romantic escapades of Daphne and Anthony in the first two seasons of “Bridgerton” on Netflix. The series has consistently delivered emotional, steamy, and dramatic storylines, and season 4 promises to be no different, regardless of which sibling’s story is told.
With the show’s popularity and the rich source material from Julia Quinn’s novels, “Bridgerton” is poised to continue captivating audiences. Whether it’s Benedict, Eloise, or another sibling, the next season is sure to bring more romance, drama, and intrigue to the screen.
