Benedict’s tale finally arrives inBridgertonseason 4, and if one particular trend continues, it very well may become the TV show’s most successful and beloved set of episodes. Netflix’s historical romance series, created by Chris Van Dusen, follows the Bridgertons, a prestigious, high-society family living in London, England, during the Regency era. Each season follows oneBridgerton sibling’s(there are eight total) epic love story, andBridgertonseason 4 will be Benedict’s time to shine.
The cast and crew began filmingBridgertonseason 4 in September 2024 (reportedly scheduled to end in April 2025), but Netflix isn’t expected to release the episodes until 2026.
Bridgertonis based on Julia Quinn’s book seriesof the same name, and like the show, each of her eight novels covers one of the Bridgerton siblings' romances. For the first two seasons, the TV series followed the book order, with season 1 revolving around Daphne and season 2 focusing on Anthony. However,for season 3, the writers skipped over Benedict’s story to adapt Colin’s book,which is fourth in Quinn’s collection, while Benedict’s is third. Netflix is set to get back on track in season 4, though, and one fact aboutBridgertonsuggests it will be the best one yet.
Every Bridgerton Season Has A Better RT Audience Score Than Its Predecessor
Bridgerton Fans Seemingly Like The Show More & More As It Goes On
AllBridgertonseasonshave excellent scores onRotten Tomatoes, both on the Tomatometer and the Audience Score (now called the Popcornmeter). However, whereas most shows tend to decline in quality and viewer appreciation as the years go on,Netflix’s historical romance series has only improved.As of the writing of this article,Bridgertonseason 1 has a 70 percent score on the Popcornmeter, season 2 sits at 73 percent, and season 3’s score is 78 percent. This trend even works when includingQueen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. The prequel, released between seasons 2 and 3, has a 74 percent Audience Score.
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Since every season ofBridgertonoutperformed the previous one concerning its Audience Score onRotten Tomatoes, high expectations are in place for season 4. IfBenedict’sBridgertonstoryis to keep the admirable trend going,it must receive a score higher than 78 percent.However, it will be a long time until viewers will be able to watch and critique season 4.
Bridgerton Has Only Gotten Better Since Season 1’s The Duke & I Adaptation
The Netflix Series Has Impressively Improved With Time
Bridgerton’s climbingRotten Tomatoesscore is indicative of its quality,which continues to rise with every season that passes. Even without the shocking numbers, the Netflix historical romance series has debatably only gotten better with age.Daphne and Simon’s story fromBridgertonseason 1is rather forgettable (which is probably for the best). Anthony and Kate’s enemies-to-lovers romance in season 2 was one for the ages. Then, Colin and Penelope’s ending inBridgertonseason 3 was three years in the making, and slow-burn couples are arguably among the best fictional romances.
Bridgertonseason 4 has to wholly embrace Benedict’s and Sophie’s story from the book, including Sophie’s unique character arc, to be the best.
Plus, as the TV show continues, more interesting characters (like Simone Ashley’s Kate Sharma, Calam Lynch’s Theo Sharpe, and Daniel Francis' Lord Marcus Anderson) are added totheBridgertoncast. Many of the new characters add something different or exciting to the Netflix series.As the fictional world expands, so doesBridgerton’s quality,and the hope is that this trend continues with the adaptation ofAn Offer from a Gentlemanin season 4.
Bridgerton Season 4 May Have A Major Tragedy For Daphne’s Replacement & I’m So Not Ready For It
Although Bridgerton season 4 is set to tell Benedict’s love story, one other Bridgerton sibling might be the focus of a devastating tragedy.
What Bridgerton Season 4 Must Get Right About An Offer From A Gentleman
Bridgerton Season 4 Introduces Sophie Baek
In order to be the best,Bridgertonseason 4 needs to successfully adapt Benedict’s book,An Offer from a Gentleman. To be successful,the episodes must perfectly capture the essence of Benedict and Sophie’s rags-to-riches love story,and Yerin Ha, who plays Sophie, has to excel in her role. The prosperity ofBridgertonseasons is partly contributed to how the central love interest is received, which is why seasons 2 and 3 were so good. Sophie is such abelovedBridgertonspouse in the books. Consequently, a lot is riding on Ha to embody her role as Sophie accurately.
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Of course, season 4 must also include various memorable scenes fromAn Offer from a Gentleman. As teased duringtheBridgertonseason 3 finale,the upcoming episodes should (and will) feature the iconic masquerade ballwhere Benedict and Sophie first met. Overall, though,Bridgertonseason 4 has to wholly embrace Benedict’s and Sophie’s story from the book, including Sophie’s unique character arc, to be the best.
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Bridgerton, released on June 24, 2025, is set in Regency-era England and follows the lives of the influential Bridgerton family. The series explores themes of wealth, lust, and betrayal, portraying societal dynamics through a blend of romance and intrigue.
