“Bridgerton” seems to be formally buying and selling in a single secret id plot for one more. The id of Girl Whistledown could lastly be public data, however judging by new (seemingly unofficial) set images shared by way of The Mirror, Netflix’s steamy Regency romance present goes to comply with by way of with one of many ebook collection’ most memorable plotlines: the “Cinderella”-like secret id meet-cute of Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and his new paramour Sophie (Yerin Ha).
The brand new images present Thompson and Ha, each sporting masks and fancy costume, escaping from a society occasion to be able to dance within the moonlight. Whereas it is powerful to get a great take a look at both character’s costumes, Benedict appears to be sporting a Zorro-like black outfit with a black eye masks, whereas Sophie has a white, black, and silver costume with what seems to be a fragile however ornate white or silver face overlaying. The newest “Bridgerton” couple will little doubt get an official introduction when Netflix releases official manufacturing nonetheless from the brand new season, however that is not due out till 2026 , and followers of Julia Quinn’s ebook collection are already chomping on the bit due to this grainy first look.
The fan fervor is comprehensible: whereas previous seasons of “Bridgerton” have riffed a bit on literary classics like Jane Austin’s “Delight and Prejudice” (albeit with a “Gossip Woman” twist), the third ebook within the collection, “An Provide From A Gentleman,” is a extra overt homage to a fairy story basic. The storyline begins when Benedict, a long-time bachelor and essentially the most worldly of the “Bridgerton” boys, lastly will get bitten by the love bug at a masquerade ball (per the ebook’s official synopsis). It is there that he meets Sophie, a housemaid with a depraved stepmother who enchants him earlier than working off into the night time.
Ha’s Sophie is one in all a number of intriguing new characters
After all, since that is “Bridgerton,” Benedict additionally finally ends up sexy for a maid who he would not notice is Sophie. Conversations about intercourse, standing, and pleasure will little doubt ensue. “Bridgerton” followers have seen all of it earlier than, however the present’s rotating forged of romantic heroes retains tales like this sense contemporary, particularly when the casting and chemistry of the leads is true. In response to The Mirror, Thompson and Ha positively have the chemistry, and season 4 can have a leg up since we have already identified Benedict Bridgerton — and witnessed him in numerous states of undress — for a number of seasons now. Ha is a newcomer to the collection, however she’s no stranger to tv; she starred in the Paramount+ collection “Halo” and had key roles within the Australian reveals “Troppo” and “Unhealthy Habits.” Ha can also be set to look in “Dune: Prophecy.”
Whereas Benedict and Sophie will take middle stage in season 4, it appears probably that “Bridgerton” will proceed to become an ensemble collection — a metamorphosis it started in earnest in season 3 — with a number of arcs involving characters who’re destined to grow to be important characters in future seasons. Proper now, followers are additionally ready to listen to extra in regards to the present’s first main queer storyline (although Benedict himself is sexually fluid), which entails Francesca Bridgerton (Hannah Dodd) and her sudden new companion, Michaela Stirling (Masali Baduza). All three seasons of “Bridgerton” thus far have been an enormous success for Netflix, with Deadline reporting that the third season premiere helped the present rake in 2.7 billion minutes watched in simply its first few days streaming.
“Bridgerton” season 4 is anticipated to premiere on Netflix in 2026.
