Netflix confirms ‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Part 2 date as Benedict’s story unfolds and honestly we're hooked
The first part of Season 4 of 'Bridgerton' dropped today on Netflix, finally putting an end to long-standing anticipation. The streaming platform's favourite Regency-era drama is known for its exquisite, plush backdrops and scintillating romance, harking back to an era that the contemporary audience strangely feels at home in. In keeping with the show's established format, each season chronicles the burgeoning courtship of a single member of the Bridgerton family, and this time it is the turn of the bohemian brother Benedict, played by Luke Thompson.
As described by Tudum, Benedict seems the least likely candidate to find a partner and settle down in life. However, his free-spirited and independent approach to life undergoes a curious sea change with the arrival of series newcomer Yerin Ha, an Australian actress who plays the poor maidservant Sophie Baek. In a remarkable nod to the period's class conflicts, the ongoing fourth season presents itself as more of an Upstairs-Downstairs fable, with the lowly Sophie sneaking into Lady Violet's masquerade ball as the mysterious Lady in Silver. Once she catches Benedict's eyes, there's no stopping him. The parallel to the legend of Cinderella is all but intentional.
Netflix previously announced that Season 4 of 'Bridgerton' would be released in two phases. The first four episodes were released together on January 29 and are now available for streaming. The second batch of episodes is supposed to drop on February 26, according to a report by The Scotsman. Over the past few months, the streaming platform giant has adopted a similar phased release schedule for some of its biggest shows, including the final season of 'Stranger Things', which was released across three phases in November, December, and January.
Although Benedict and Sophie come from different backgrounds, their shared chemistry is poised to ensure that considerations of class and social status do not determine their relationship. "What’s so beautiful about (Sophie and Benedict’s) relationship is that they see each other for who they are, and they do start to question the standards that society puts on people," remarked Ha while speaking with Tudum, further adding, "If you are in love with the person at the core of who they are, then that should be all that matters, right?”
On the other hand, Thompson commented on the fundamental difference that sets the fourth season of 'Bridgerton' apart from the first three seasons while speaking in an interview with Vogue, "I think it’s wonderful that we get an upstairs/downstairs element for the first time. So far, the world of Bridgerton has maybe felt more fantastical because you see the rich and popular side of society, and it looks stunning, and there’s drama. But exploring a different version (now) grounds it." 'Bridgerton' is exclusively available on Netflix.
