Our favorite Netflix series returns in early 2026 with Bridgerton season 4, shifting the romance spotlight to Benedict Bridgerton. Along with romance, the second Bridgerton son must contend with heartbreak, identity, and unexpected romance.
Bridgerton Season 4 – Two Parts
Netflix announced the season will be released in two parts, similar to the third season, centering around Colin and Penelope.
Bridgerton season 4 episodes 1-4 hit the platform on January 29th, while episodes 5-8 will follow on February 26th. The newest season is adapted from Julia Quinn’s novel An Offer from a Gentleman.
The story centers around Benedict Bridgerton, played by Luke Thompson, and his relationship with Sophie Baek, played by Yerin Ha. The story is once again tangled within masked balls, social maneuvering, and family pressures, but this time includes elements of mistaken identity and an enemies-to-lovers arc.
New and returning faces will make up the cast, refreshing the ensemble while still including our favorite characters.
Production for the Season
Production on the fourth season started in September 2024 and ended in June 2025. The timetable helps with the streamer splitting the season across two release dates to continue post-production on the latter episodes if need be.
This dual release mirrors the approach taken on season 3, which had fans waiting eagerly for the final episodes.
Shonda Rhimes continues to be the executive producer, alongside the signature voice of Julie Andrews as the series narrator. Her voice has quickly become a defining moment in each Bridgerton episode, blending period drama and modern sensibility into one.
As with the other seasons, Bridgerton season 4 will be based on Quinn’s source material, but add some new dynamics and plot points along the way.
Budding Anticipation
Anticipation for Bridgerton season 4 couldn’t be higher, bolstered by the franchise’s audience appeal and steady high ratings across previous seasons from leading review sites.
Across the past three seasons, the show has an average IMDb rating of 7.4/10, though reviews and viewer opinions of the newest addition to the Bridgerton franchise will determine which way the average shifts.
For viewers planning to watch the newest installment, a Netflix subscription is required. The split will surely cause two spikes in Netflix viewership: the first beginning Benedict’s journey on January 29th, and the second happening around a month later, concluding his arc on February 26th.
Get ready for more Regency-era romance and drama, only on Netflix.