Benedict Bridgerton isn't the only leading man who has been called a rake

In typical "Bridgerton" fashion, Part 2 of Season 4 ended on a cliffhanger, leaving viewers surprised and a little mad at Benedict Bridgerton.

After more than a year of anticipation, the wait is finally over: Part 1 is Bridgerton Season 4 dropped today, January 29, 2026, with Part 2 to follow on February 26, 2026. The first four episodes—now streaming on Netflix—introduce (Luke Thompson) and Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha)’s Cinderella-inspired romance that unfolds across a masquerade ball,

Unlike Cinderella, Bridgerton removes magic entirely from Sophie’s story which obviously makes sense, considering it's a practical show. There is no fairy godmother, no supernatural intervention, and no safety net when things go wrong, which means that every choice Sophie makes carries real consequences.

Bridgerton showrunner Jess Brownell reacts to Benedict's inelegant invitation to Sophie: "He is incredibly privileged."

The leading lady for season four of Netflix's hit Regency romance is thanking her fairy godmother as she offers her (raunchy) spin on Cinderella.

Season 4 of Netflix's hit series 'Bridgerton' has some viewers distracted by the footman John (Oli Higginson) playing a larger role

Next up in Julia Quinn’s “Bridgerton” novels to be adapted by Netflix is “An Offer from a Gentleman,” which centers on Benedict and Sophie