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Please, just gaze into that new first-look image from Bridgerton season 4 on Netflix and tell me you don't have a huge smile on your face. We're in all sorts of feels ever since the 2025 Bridgerton Season of Love event that happened on Valentine's Day. It was amazing and so many teases were revealed to get us fans excited for the next chapter in the Regency-era story. We don't have a release date yet, but there's plenty more to know!

Even though it's all about Benedict and Sophie in the fourth season - their fairytale-esque storyline is already making me so giddy! - we can't forget about the previous couples from the earlier seasons that also melted our hearts. And that definitely includes Penelope and Colin. At the event, showrunner Jess Brownell teased that the season 3 couple are new parents, as you can see above, and that they're "fully Polin now.

Lovers of Netflix's regency romance Bridgertonhave come to know and love the beating heart of the tale, the monarch of the ton, Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel) and this was only amplified by the regal spin-off Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story which landed back in 2023. One of the most prominent aspects of the show was Queen Charlotte and Lady Agatha Danbury's (Adjoa Andoh) bond of sisterhood, even if not by birth. Lovers of the show will be pleased to hear that this precious relationship is set to be explored further in season four of Bridgerton.

Bridgerton‘s annual Season of Love celebration unleashed new details on the upcoming fourth season, including confirmation that fan favorite Simone Ashley will return as Kate Sharma, Anthony Bridgerton’s wife. The virtual fan celebration included a new teaser for the much-anticipated season that focuses on the relationship between Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha).

New photos were released from the masquerade ball, which will be featured in episode one. The photos also show new season four cast members Katie Leung as Lady Araminta Gun, Michelle Mao as Rosamund Li, and Isabella Wei as Posy Li.

Showrunner Jess Brownell confirmed season four will include more characters who “run the ton.” Fans will also be treated to much more of the Queen’s right-hand man, Brimsley, played by Hugh Sachs.

Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton in ‘Bridgerton’ season 4 episode 1 (Photo Cr. Liam Daniel/Netflix © 2025)

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Updated with the Latest: Bridgerton will likely not see another diamond or society debut until 2026. Season 4 has begun production! Valentine’s Day brought the ton a romantic gift of a first look at the next season. A Christmas present came from Netflix in the form of a table read teaser showing the cast — old and new — reuniting to get to work on the latest installment.

Yerin Ha will play the love interest for Luke Thompson’s Benedict, who will take center stage in season 4.

Related: ‘Bridgerton’ Rolls Cameras On Season 4; Adds 3 To Cast & Promotes 2

Though viewers are already clamoring for more Bridgerton, the Shondaland period romance series based on Julia Quinn’s novels will take a bit to make its fourth season. The third season of the television adaptation was split into two parts as Netflix does with some of its tentpole titles.

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“Bridgerton” is donning its finest attire in the first look at the upcoming fourth season. And every fan’s hopes are coming true: there’s going to be an elegant masquerade ball.

“Bridgerton” Season 4 will focus on Benedict (Luke Thompson), the bohemian second son of the Benedict family. Despite his brothers’ happy marriages, Benedict has no plans to settle down anytime soon. That changes once he meets a captivating Lady in Silver at his mother’s masquerade ball.

The series is currently filming in London and the U.K. and does not have an announced release date. However, Netflix did drop a behind-the-scenes sneak peek.

Check out the first look photos below:

Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton in “Bridgerton” Season 4 (Photo Credit: Netflix)

Yerin Ha as Sophie Beckett in “Bridgerton” Season 4 (Photo Credit: Netflix)

Michelle Mao as Rosamund Li, Katie Leung as Lady Araminta Gao, Isabella Wei as Posy Li...

“Bridgerton” book fans, our moment has arrived. At a fan event for Netflix’s global romantic phenomenon on Valentine’s Day, the show confirmed that the eight-episode Season 4 will kick off with a masquerade ball in Episode 1. That event was teased in “Bridgerton’s” Season 3 finale back in June 2024, and book fans know it’s the inciting incident for Benedict’s (Luke Thompson) love story, with a Cinderella-esque mysterious meet-cute with Sophie (series newcomer Yerin Ha).

At the event in London, current showrunner Jess Brownell teased that the forthcoming season, based on the book “An Offer from a Gentleman” by Julia Quinn, is the “Bridgerton” season most “faithful” to the respective novel.

Other tidbits? Colin (Luke Newton) and Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) have their baby, as you can see in new photos below; and Kate (Simone Ashley) indeed will be back for Season 4 alongside husband Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) — this has...

Netflix and Shondaland captivated fans today with an exclusive sneak peek of Benedict and Sophie’s passionate love story heightening anticipation for the steamy Bridgerton Season 4. The conversation moderated by Queen Charlotte herself, Golda Rosheuvel, included showrunner Jess Brownell and season leads Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton) and Yerin Ha (Sophie Baek).

The panel in London unveiled never-before-seen photos of favorite characters in the ton, beloved book moments to expect, and a first look at the highly anticipated masquerade ball. The group revealed that the masquerade ball from Julia Quinn’s Offer from a Gentleman will be featured in the first episode of Bridgerton Season 4.

Thompson and Ha also shared their excitement about the current production of season four and filming the highly anticipated Masquerade Ball. Brownell recapped where the characters left off at the end of Season 3 and a preview of what viewers can expect from this next season.

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It’s a longstanding Bridgerton tradition for the show to release content from the romance drama on Valentine’s Day. This time, Netflix is providing first-look images and footage from the upcoming fourth season, which is not slated to premiere until next year.

The eight-episode Season 4, about Benedict Bridgerton’s (Luke Thompson) search for love, is still in production in London but it already has filmed the pivotal masquerade ball scene, with several photos provided of Benedict and the Lady in Silver, Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha), who will capture his heart.

There is also video of that — as Sophie calls it — “spectacular night,” with her and Benedict seen dancing in the dark. You can watch the full video with a lot more Season 4 footage a little further down.

The released images also provide glimpses at Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) and Luke Newton (Colin Bridgerton) as new parents and indicate that Violet...

Netflix gave “Bridgerton” fans a special Valentine’s Day present Friday with a first look at Season 4. The streamer unveiled several images from the upcoming season as well as a behind-the-scenes video cut with the first footage from the new episodes, which are still in production.

Now starring new leading couple Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha as Benedict Bridgerton and love interest Sophie Baek, respectively, the new season of the Shonda Rhimes-produced romance “turns its focus to bohemian second son Benedict (Thompson). Despite his elder and younger brothers both being happily married, Benedict is loath to settle down — until he meets a captivating Lady in Silver (Ha’s Sophie) at his mother’s masquerade ball.”

During Friday’s “Season of Love” event for the show, “Bridgerton” showrunner Jess Brownell confirmed alongside Thompson and Ha that Season 4 is the “most faithful” adaptation of one of Julia Quinn’s “Bridgerton” books...

The most passionate time of year is upon us, gentle reader: the Bridgerton Season of Love. Welcome to a month-long celebration of all forms of love. From romance, friendship, and self-love to the burning ardor of being a Bridgerton fan, this is the time to toast them all. Embrace it! It’s what Season 4’s star-crossed lovers, Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha), would do.

This Season of Love will come with gifts for loyal fans. Not only are there new treats to enjoy at home and candlelit concerts that will make you feel like a member of Queen Charlotte’s court, but there was one very special event that will bring the entire ton together. On Feb. 14, Bridgerton held its 2025 virtual fan celebration, giving viewers around the world an exclusive sneak peek at Season 4. Queen Charlotte herself, Golda Rosheuvel, hosted a conversation (introduced by a...

We needn’t turn to Lady Whistledown’s Society Papers for the lowdown on Bridgerton Season 4 — the 2025 Season of Love fan event, hosted by Queen Charlotte herself (Golda Rosheuvel) this Valentine’s Day, brought eagerly awaited news aplenty.

Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson), the titular clan’s second eldest, leads the latest installment of the series. That’s right, the character who once mooed from the corner of the ballroom is now ready for his own Bridgertonlove story. Benedict meets his love interest, the determined and captivating Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha), a victim of tragic circumstances, at Lady Bridgerton’s famed masquerade ball — which will take place in the very first episode of the new season. The event’s emcee, Hugh Sachs, who plays the queen’s right-hand man Brimsley, also revealed some of the fabulous costumes we can expect to see worn at the iconic bash, a beloved moment for...

Since the beginning of Season 1, "Bridgerton" has had a pretty laissez-faire relationship with history. At times, it pulls pretty directly from the real Regency era, while at others it creates its own fully distinct alternate history. Because of the show's lush style and romance genre aesthetic, this balance works pretty well. However, there's one area where the series takes particular inspiration from real English history -- namely, with the character of King George III.

In the main "Bridgerton" series, George (played by James Fleet) is much more of a background character due in large part to the mysterious illness that keeps him in bed and off-camera for the majority of the time. Since Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel) is only a supporting character on the show, we only get snippets here and there of their tragic love story. What's clear is that George is severely unwell, leaving his wife to rule almost entirely in his stead.

Sometimes, people want something between streaming and owning a physical copy. They want the convenience of watching whenever, without needing the Wi-Fi or cellular data to do so but they also don't want to carry around a portable DVD player (do those still exist?) One of the top streaming services, Netflix, has long had the option to download episodes or movies to be able to watch "offline." With that in mind, Netflix has highlighted their Top 5 most downloaded series with the launch of their Season Download button which is exactly what it sounds, being able to download an entire season of a series with just one click. On that list is the 2023 prequel series: Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. The series, based in the same world as Bridgerton, takes us back to the 18th Century when Queen Charlotte first met King George III....

Bridgerton took Netflix by storm in 2020, and the show has been going strong ever since. Fans were captivated by Daphne and Simon's scintillating fake relationship to real love arc in Season 1, and Anthony and Kate's forbidden romance in Season 2 got them hooked. Bridgerton went a step further with Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, where the Queen's mysterious marriage with King George got a tender representation. With Bridgerton Season 3 now streaming on Netflix, fans have finally got to sink into the slow-brewing romance between Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton.

Love, longing, and steamy romance are, without a doubt, the strength of the Shondaland adaptation of Julia Quinn's Regency romance novels. Each season explores a different and fascinating love story, and the dialogue is the foundation of the adoration and devotion in the show. Characters like Anthony, Simon, Daphne, Colin, Penelope, and Kate have said some of the most romantic quotes of all time in Bridgerton,...

What better way to mark Valentine’s Day than with Bridgerton’s newest couple?

Netflix and Shondaland will host a virtual “Season of Love” fan celebration on Friday, Feb. 14, that will include Season 4 news and a live Q&a (at 10 am Et) with stars Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha, who play lovebirds Benedict and Sophie in the upcoming run. The conversation will also feature showrunner Jess Brownell and will be hosted by actress Golda Rosheuvel (aka Queen Charlotte).

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For fans of the sultry Regency-era drama, Bridgerton has announced a fan event featuring conversations with the show’s royal heiress, played by Golda Rosheuvel; the next season’s lovebirds, played by Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha; and the drama’s showrunner Jess Brownell. The annual Bridgerton-themed event will feature Season Four announcements and take place virtually on Feb. 14. Viewers can stream the Valentine’s Day event on the show’s producer Shonda Rhimes’ website, Netflix announced Tuesday.

The streamer also announced Bridgerton concerts by candlelight, an international orchestral performance...

Bridgerton fans have a whole new experience to look forward to on Valentine's Day.

Per Variety, the leads of the upcoming fourth season of the hit period romance are slated to host an all-new fan event taking place on February 14. Part of an annual tradition for the series, the "Season of Love" event will feature an intimate conversation hosted by Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte along with costars Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha, who will be taking the lead in Bridgerton Season 4 as Benedict Bridgerton and Sophie Baek, who will be joined by showrunner Jess Brownell.

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Further tying into the "Season of Love" event and its celebration of Bridgerton Season 4 are a whole host of new exclusive merchandise lines. These include a Bridgerton...

Dearest, readers. You're cordially invited to celebrate the day of love with a special treat from Netflix! Nothing screams romance more than Bridgerton, so it's very fitting that the streamer is hosting a Valentine's Day event to give us a first-look at Bridgerton season 4.

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The Bridgerton 2025 virtual fan event takes place live Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 starting at 7 a.m. Pt on Netflix's Tudum site. It's a pretty early start. But that's a small price to pay to get a sneak peek at the new season! I'm so excited, I just can't wait. Be sure to RSVP here. This is the fourth year the streamer has hosted the love-filled event.

Start time by time zoneWest coast: 7 a.m. PTEast coast: 10 a.m. ETMidwest: 9 a.m. CTMountain: 8 a.m. Mt Gavin Bond/Netflix © 2024

What's exciting about this is the fact that we'll potentially get some images,...

On Valentine’s Day, Netflix and Shondaland are hosting a special ‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 fan event with new leads Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha. This annual event, called the “Season of Love,” offers fans a day filled with romance and fun.

This year, the event will include a special conversation hosted by Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel) with Thompson, Ha, and showrunner Jess Brownell. The event, taking place in London, will also share some exciting news about Season 4.

Season 4 of ‘Bridgerton’ focuses on Benedict (Thompson), the second son who doesn’t want to settle down, until he meets a mysterious Lady in Silver (Ha) at a masquerade ball hosted by his mother.

The ‘Bridgerton’ fan event on February 14 will be streamed live on Tudum.com and Shondaland.com. Fans can RSVP here starting at 7:30 a.m. Pt / 10:30 a.m. Et on January 21.

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Netflix is also...

Dear reader, your patience has been rewarded: This Valentine’s Day, Netflix and Shondaland are hosting a “Bridgerton” Season 4 fan event featuring new leading couple Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha.

An annual “Bridgerton” tradition, the “Season of Love” event “invites fans to join us for a day brimming with romance and merriment,” and this year will include an intimate conversation hosted by the series’ Queen Charlotte herself (Golda Rosheuvel) with Thompson, Ha and “Bridgerton” showrunner Jess Brownell.” Netflix promises the event, hosted out of London, will include “some news about Season 4.”

Per Netflix, “The fourth season of ‘Bridgerton’ turns its focus to bohemian second son Benedict (Thompson). Despite his elder and younger brothers both being happily married, Benedict is loath to settle down — until he meets a captivating Lady in Silver (Ha) at his mother’s masquerade ball.”

The Feb. 14 event will be available to stream live on Tudum.com and Shondaland.

Bridgerton season 2, episode 6, "The Choice", features the long-awaited wedding between Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) and Edwina Sharma (Charithra Chandran) but Anthony's feelings for someone else can't be subdued for long. "The Choice" comes right off Bridgerton season 2, episode 5, "An Unthinkable Fate", often regarded as one of the best episodes of Bridgerton ever, meaning a lot was riding on this season 2, episode 6. A new crop of characters in Bridgerton season 2 has raised the stakes for everyone, but particularly for Anthony.

Since meeting the Sharma's in the season 2 premiere, Anthony has been taken by Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley), the older half-sister to Edwina. However, Anthony ends up proposing to Edwina in season 2, episode 4, "Victory", because he specifically does not want to marry for love, seeing the heartbreak his father's death caused his mother. Instead, he wants someone to check all the boxes, a diamond as it were, which Edwina was named in the season premiere.

Shondaland's adaptation of Julia Quinn's "Bridgerton" novel series for Netflix has taken a nuanced approach to the Regency-era romance tale so far. Inclusive reframing of race and sexuality from the source material is baked into the essence of the show, creating a fictional setting that encourages authentic on-screen representation that matters. Being an ongoing series that closely follows the chronological format of Quinn's books, "Bridgerton" is currently gearing up for its fourth season, which plans to focus on Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) finding lasting love amid immense internal turmoil and societal pressure.

The Netflix series wrapped up its two-part third season in 2024, unfurling the tender yet angst-ridden dynamic between Colin (Luke Newton) and Penelope (Nicola Coughlan), whose friendship blossoms into something more. If "Bridgerton" is able to stick to the one-Bridgerton-sibling-per-season formula (provided that the show doesn't get canceled at some point), we can expect its intended eight-season...

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story was a game-changer for fans of the Bridgerton universe. The limited series is a prequel to the groundbreaking Netflix hit, Bridgerton. It broke Netflix viewing records when it was released in 2023 and focuses on both the younger version of Queen Charlotte (India Ria Amarteifio) and the version that viewers see in Bridgerton. In it, Queen Charlotte's marriage to King George III and her search to find an heir are the focus. The first episode sets the stage for not only the other five episodes but also the royal families present in Bridgerton.

The episode, entitled "Queen to Be," serves as the catalyst for the rest of the series. What happens at the end of the episode sets up the story that unfolds and eventually leads to the events of Bridgerton. The first episode of Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story sets itself apart from its predecessor...

Bridgerton Season 4 Table Read (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Ever since its premiere in December 2020, Bridgerton has become one of the most popular Netflix shows of all time. The Regencyy drama has a lot to enjoy: stellar costumes, a fantastic cast, beautiful soundtracks, gorgeous chemistry, and storylines that keep viewers hooked across seasons.

Bridgerton has an accomplished multi-star cast, and with the fourth season currently filming, fans have been excited to see some behind-the-scenes content from their favorite show. The official accounts of the hit show recently shared BTS photos from the table read of season 4, and they featured several favorite stars returning for the spectacle to come. Here’s what we know.

Bridgerton Season 4: Table Read BTS Reveals Returning Cast

Bridgerton’s social media accounts shared images of the season 4 table read, and fans were delighted to get a sneak peek into the upcoming edition. The photos were captioned, “Rejoic,...

Netflix's hit show Bridgerton has 10 superior episodes that stand out from the rest of the show. Based on the Bridgerton books by Julia Quinn, the show consists of three seasons with eight episodes each, making a total of 24 episodes. The first three seasons are wildly successful, and Bridgerton season 4 should not be any different. Although Bridgerton has implemented many book changes, these decisions have paid off greatly so far and will continue to do so as the show moves forward.

Each of Bridgerton's 24 episodes has its own strengths and weaknesses. Although the first half of each season is usually better, there are also positive aspects to the latter half of each season. As Bridgerton accumulates more seasons, choosing the 10 best episodes from the show will become even more difficult. However, as of Bridgerton season 3 part 2's ending, some episodes stand out as the best. The reasons for these episodes'...

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The Empress is a German historical romantic drama series created by Katharina Eyssen. Based on the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, the Netflix series follows Elisabeth of Bavaria as she falls for and marries the Emperor Franz of Austria. This marriage pushes Elisabeth into the stressful life of an Empress. What started as a love story becomes so much more as time goes on, and the duties of the Emperor and Empress begin to create distance between Elisabeth and Franz. We see Elisabeth fall in love, deal with the consequences of being an Empress, and put Royal duties first to become a beloved Royal figure among her subjects. The Empress stars Devrim Lingnau, Philip Froissant, Melika Foroutan, Johannes Nussbaum, and Elisa Schlott. So, if you loved the royal intrigue, historical drama, and compelling characters in The Empress,...

When it comes to Shondaland’s Bridgerton universe, fans will welcome any occasion to immerse themselves into the Regency-era fun, and such was the case for spinoff Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. The show, which dropped on Netflix between Seasons 2 and 3 of the flagship series, brought forth the romance between Queen Charlotte (India Amarteifio) and King George (Corey Mylchreest). While the show was originally billed as a limited series, we can’t help but ponder whether the show may return for a second season. No official announcements surrounding the show’s return have been made, but the appetite for more stories within the world is ever-present. Still, there are some inklings about whether or not Shonda Rhimes would reenter that story or not. Liam Daniel / Netflix In an interview with Variety, Rhimes was rather blunt about the potential for a second season, which she noted Netflix has pushed for. “I...

Jonathan Bailey is proof that hard work is sometimes rewarded handsomely. The actor is having one hell of a year, coming off his first Emmy nomination for the acclaimed miniseries Fellow Travelers, the raves and big box office he's seeing for his contributions to the recently released Wicked, to say nothing of his dedication to the hugely successful Netflix series on which he stars, Bridgerton. One would think he would have to prioritize one over the other but — as it turns out — Bailey did work on all three projects simultaneously.

Per Out Magazine, Bailey revealed that he shot Wicked, Fellow Travelers, and Bridgerton at the same time, and even had several days in which he had to fly back and forth to film the different projects. It's wild to think about, considering how different all these roles are — from the different accents, to learning songs and choreography, and doling out some heavy,...

Netflix's period drama, The Empress, is the perfect show for fans of Bridgerton to watch before its fourth season is released. When Bridgerton season 1 premiered, it was an instant success with both audiences and critics. According to Netflix, 82 million households watched Bridgerton season 1 in the first 28 days after it was added to its library. Bridgerton was also in the top 10 of 83 countries (via Netflix). This extraordinary popularity proves that there is a serious appetite for Bridgerton's style of period drama something that The Empress emulates.

Briderton's success paved the way for period dramas with a focus on romance, with the upcoming fourth season of Bridgerton seeing Benedict and Sophie fall in love. The show's popularity proved that there was an audience that craved the kind of escapism and romance that Bridgerton provided and The Empress continued. Like Bridgerton, the series first season had an impressive viewership number that prompted...

Ahead of the Season 6 premiere of Virgin River on December 19, the Netflix drama has scored an early Season 7 renewal, which sets a new record for the streaming service. Adapted from the novels by author Robyn Carr, Virgin River premiered in 2019 to critical acclaim, and stars Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel Monroe, a woman who moves from Los Angeles to the titular Northern California town to work as a nurse practitioner, only to realize that leaving her troubled past behind isnt as easy as it seems.

Per Deadline, Virgin River's Season 7 renewal makes it not only Netflixs longest-running current original scripted series, but the longest-running English-language drama series in its history, eclipsing the six-season runs of House of Cards and The Crown. Its been pointed out that Orange is the New Black also ran for seven seasons, but it started out being categorized by the streaming service as a comedy before...

After watching Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, it is clear that young Charlotte and Eloise have a lot in common, and yet the show also proves that Eloise's Bridgerton story must end differently. First released in 2020, Bridgerton is a period drama that took Netflix by storm upon its premiere and has captivated audiences ever since. Over the course of three seasons, Bridgerton has followed one of the Bridgerton siblings as they find the love of their lives. Thus, with every passing installment, audiences are left wondering how the other siblings will fare in their own seasons.

Yet, Bridgerton did not stop at just the main series. In 2023, Netflix released a prequel spinoff series, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, which followed the love story between Queen Charlotte and King George III. This one-season series was just as successful as a regular season of Bridgerton, and better yet, it created some new...

Given that Lady Danbury is one of the important people in the Bridgerton series, I really hope she replaces one key character from An Offer From A Gentleman. Lady Danbury has been a powerful presence on the show since Bridgerton season 1 and has even appeared in the show's spinoff, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. The Bridgerton supporting cast is one of the things that has made the show as popular as it is, none more so than the formidable Lady Danbury.

Since Lady Danbury has a rich history and is an already established character in the series, it makes her the perfect person to take over one of the most important roles in Benedict and Sophie's story. While Bridgerton has made a valiant effort to include other characters who aren't part of the core family relevant to the show, there's still quite a lot we don't know about Lady Danbury.

Dearest gentle readers, it seems the reports of a certain member of the Bridgerton cast exiting the series ahead of season 4 have been greatly exaggerated.

Despite rampant speculation that the upcoming fourth season would not see the return of Simone Ashley as Kate Bridgerton, Ashley has dispelled the rumors by confirming she will indeed be back in some capacity for the upcoming fourth season of Netflix’s hit regency era romantic drama.

"I know that I am returning, but that’s all I can say,” Ashley confirmed to Glamour UK in a new interview when asked about her involvement in the upcoming season which has begun filming in the UK, “I absolutely adore the show, and the more I can be a part of it, the better. They’ve been really kind to work around my schedule.”

While Ashley was unable to provide any specifics about her involvement in the upcoming fourth season,...

Sailing into the new season of The Masked Singer is a celebrity disguised in an elaborate Ship costume.

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The Masked Singer, Fox’s #1 unscripted show, returns for it’s 12th season on September 25. That means, an entirely new lineup of stars will hide beneath detailed ensembles.

In the first sneak peek of the show, we meet Ship, who establishes themselves as the one to beat with a glorious performance.

But did they also give themselves away with the first note? Let’s discuss!

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Bridgerton Season 3, Part 1 debuted in May 2024 to great success, topping streaming charts and amassing 2.3 billion minutes watched in just the first week alone, according to Luminate. In fact, Bridgerton Season 3 is on track to join Season 1 and Season 2 on the list of Netflix's most popular shows of all time. Part 2 was released on June 13, and the fandom can't stop talking about the most recent developments in the London ton.

Penelope Featherington, a character who is often overlooked, gets her day in the sun as her love story is placed front and center. The stakes are high as it is her third social season as an eligible bachelorette. However, unlike the past two seasons, Penelope faces social events without the company of her good friend Eloise Bridgerton. The pair had a massive falling out at the end of Season 2, but a few viewers were still left wondering exactly what happened between the two.

Yerin Ha as Sophie and Luke Thompson as Benedict on ‘Bridgerton’ season 4 (Photo Cr. Gavin Bond/Netflix © 2024)

Netflix just shared the first photos of Bridgerton season four’s hot new couple: Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha). The four photos were taken on the new backlot at Shepperton Studios as filming begins on the eight-episode fourth season.

“The fourth season of Bridgerton turns its focus to bohemian second son Benedict (Thompson),” reads Netflix’s synopsis. “Despite his elder and younger brothers both being happily married, Benedict is loath to settle down — until he meets a captivating Lady in Silver at his mother’s masquerade ball.”

Discussing the upcoming season with Netflix’s Tudum, Thompson described season four as a twist on Cinderella. “What’s striking about season 4 is that it’s the struggle between a proper old-school fairy tale — the romance of it — and the actual reality of the world,...

Netflix Lifers, we have the best news to share. Cameras are officially rolling on the upcoming Bridgerton season 4! Netflix just announced this great news, along with announcing three new cast members who will be joining the ton next season.

Please rise for Sophie Baek & Benedict Bridgerton!!!

Here's your first official photo of Yerin Ha and Luke Thompson on the set of Bridgerton Season 4. Now Officially in production. pic.twitter.com/TyOlryDXEU

— Netflix (@netflix) September 16, 2024

After much speculation on when the cast and crew will start filming, that speculation ends today since we now have confirmation that production has begun. While filming is taking place in the United Kingdom like always, the cast and crew will also be shooting at a new filming location this season.

They will be filming some scenes on a newly constructed backlot at Shepperton Studios. Bridgerton Production Designer Alison Gartshore, along with Supervising Art Director Antony Cartlidge...

Filming on “Bridgerton” Season 4 is officially underway at Shepperton Studios in London, with Netflix sharing a new behind the scenes image of Yerin Ha and Luke Thompson on set. The season will focus on Thompson’s Benedict as he pursues Ha’s Lady in Silver, Sophie Baek.

In Benedict’s book, “An Offer From a Gentleman,” Benedict meets his love interest Sophie at his mother’s masquerade ball, which Eloise says is happening in a few months in the Season 3 finale.

Please rise for Sophie Baek & Benedict Bridgerton!!!

Here's your first official photo of Yerin Ha and Luke Thompson on the set of Bridgerton Season 4. Now Officially in production. pic.twitter.com/TyOlryDXEU

— Netflix (@netflix) September 16, 2024

The streamer also revealed three new cast members for the upcoming installment: Katie Leung, who will play Lady Araminta Gun, Michelle Mao, who is Rosamund Li, and Isabella Wei, who will play Posy Li.

Netflix and Shondaland announced today that Bridgerton is back in production for Season 4. New cast members for Bridgerton Season 4 include Katie Leung (Lady Araminta Gun), Michelle Mao (Rosamund Li), Isabella Wei (Posy Li), Emma Naomi (Alice Mondrich), and Hugh Sachs (Brimsley).

The new season will focus on the second Bridgerton son, Benedict (Luke Thompson), and his quest to find the mesmerizing Lady in Silver, Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha).

Katie Leung (The Peripheral) has been cast as Lady Araminta Gun. Twice married and twice widowed, Araminta has two girls debuting on the marriage mart this season and is feeling the pressure to get at least one of them married off. Fabulous, discerning, and blunt, Araminta does not respond well when anything — or anyone — threatens her standing in society.

Michelle Mao (A Big Bold Beautiful Journey) has been cast as Rosamund Li. Beautiful, vain, and eager to please her mother, Rosamund is...

Netflix smash Bridgerton has rolled cameras on Season 4 and unveiled a trio of new cast members.

Filming has started in the UK’s Shepperton Studios on a newly constructed backlot as the second Bridgerton son Benedict (Luke Thompson) takes center stage in his quest to find the mesmerizing Lady in Silver, Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha).

Joining Thompson and Ha will be Katie Leung (Harry Potter), who will play Lady Araminta Gun, Michelle Mao, who is Rosamund Li, and Isabella Wei, cast as Posy Li.

We’ll also being seeing more of Emma Naomi (Alice Mondrich) and Hugh Sachs (Brimsley), both of whom have been upgraded from recurring to series regulars for Season 4.

The fourth season of Shonda Rhimes’ Bridgerton turns its focus to bohemian second son Benedict. Despite his elder and younger brothers both being happily married, Benedict is loath to settle down — until he meets a captivating Lady in...

Daphne (Phoebe Dynevor) and her charismatic duke, Simon Basset (Regé-Jean Page). Viscount Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) and his beloved viscountess, Kate Bridgerton (Simone Ashley). Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton), two happily married writers. These are the love stories Bridgertonis best known for, but they’re not the only ones. The Regency-era romance is filled with rakes, trysts, and burning passions of all kinds — like a bottle of fizzy champagne about to pop.

It’s enough to make you dizzy.

With so many great — and failed — pairings, even Lady Whistledown would be forgiven for forgetting a few. So raise a glass to this complete guide to every couple in Bridgerton Seasons 1–3: the breakups, the makeups, and the blissful matches worth announcing to Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel). You might even get a hint about what’s to come in Bridgerton Season 4 now that filming is in full...

Yerin Ha joins the ‘Bridgerton’ season 4 cast (Photo Credit: Nick Walters)

Yerin Ha, soon to be seen in Dune: Prophecy, has joined the cast of Bridgerton season four as Sophie Baek aka the Lady in Silver. Ha will be a series regular in the upcoming season, playing a maid who catches Benedict’s eye.

Netflix offers this description of Ha’s character: “Sophie Baek has been forced to spend much of her life working as a maid for the most demanding employer in the ton. But the resourceful Sophie always finds a way to persevere through her circumstances — which will drastically change after she disguises herself to attend Violet Bridgerton’s masquerade ball and meets Benedict Bridgerton.”

Speaking with Netflix’s Tudum, Yerin Ha talked about what she loved about Sophie. “What drew me to Sophie was that she immediately has obstacles — something that she constantly has to overcome,” said Ha.

Netflix's Bridgerton is renowned for its classical renditions of hit songs during pivotal scenes. Each season, Bridgerton revitalizes hit singles through an instrumental orchestra, including "Diamonds" by Rihanna, "Bad Guy" by Billie Eilish, "You Oughta Know" by Alanis Morissette, and "Jealous" by Nick Jonas. The show has made its mark with each season's soundtrack, and Bridgerton season 4's soundtrack will not be any different. Sometimes, the show attributes certain orchestral covers to specific Bridgerton characters. Penelope Featherington has "abcdefu" by Gayle to signify her character change, while Anthony Bridgerton has "Stay Away" by Nirvana to indicate his marriage intentions.

It is evident that Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story carefully select which song to instrumentalize for each scene, which pays off. The songs often tug at the heartstrings and pull the entire scene together. However, there are 10 songs that Bridgerton covered as an orchestral instrumental that are superior...

Book-to-screen adaptations, whether films, limited series, or ongoing series, have become one of the most popular genres.

As an avid reader and TV fan, I love them.

Almost all networks or streaming services have featured some.

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Netflix even aired a companion series, The Netflix Book Club, in which some authors discussed how their novels were adapted to the screen.

There is a fine line between staying true to the source material, pleasing the fans, and developing the characters and stories as your own.

Deciding Which Format Works Best

The network or studio will decide which format works best based on whether it adapts one book or a series of books.

Developing a two-hour film worked best if the book had a clear plot with a beginning, middle, and end, such as Red, White, & Royal Blue.

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Queen Charlotte's love for Pomeranian dogs is a reflection of her dedication to her husband, George III, amidst his mental health struggles. The outdated Georgian fashion Queen Charlotte wears in Bridgerton is a deliberate choice to help George recognize her and show her loyalty. The spin-off Queen Charlotte series uncovers the early days of her marriage and sheds light on her unique personality and motivations.

Bridgertons Queen Charlotte is an eccentric character in both personality and appearance. One of her most interesting features is the constant presence of Pomeranian dogs in her court, but it is an attribute that is not explained until Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. The reason is simultaneously heartwarming and tragic.

Played in Bridgerton by Golda Rosheuvel and by India Ria Amarteifio in the Bridgerton spin-off, Queen Charlotte presides over the ton with unwavering certainty, playing matchmaker for her diamond of the season as...

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story surpasses Bridgerton, focusing on the love story of Charlotte and George in a historical setting. Bridgerton must strive to create a couple that can match Charlotte and George in Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Francesca and Michaela's romance has what it takes to be better than Charlotte and George's.

Not many expected Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story to surpass Bridgerton, but the prequel proved them wrong as it is a beautiful depiction of Queen Charlotte and King George III's romance (as well as the origin stories of characters such as Lady Danbury and Violet Bridgerton). Consequently, it will be difficult for any of the original show's couples to live up to Charlotte and George. The 2023 historical fiction limited series, created by Shonda Rhimes, serves as a spinoff to Bridgerton, jumping between two timelines one in 1814 and the other in 1761 as it tells Charlotte's story.

King George III's appearances in Bridgerton are brief, and he is mentioned infrequently due to his poor health, not meant to be a major character. Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story's treatment of King George III, including extreme measures like confinement and purging, reflects the historical reality of his medical treatment. Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story reflects modern theories that King George III might not have been afflicted with porphyria.

King George's Bridgerton appearances in seasons 1 and 2 are brief, and he is mentioned infrequently - partly because hes not meant to be a major character and partly because, by that point in time, he was simply too ill to appear publicly. Queen Charlotte, meanwhile, establishes George as a key character, of course. Played in Bridgerton by James Fleet, King George III is portrayed in the spin-off by Corey Mylchreest, in his early 20s. King George III's three appearances...

If anyone shall reveal the circumstances of Bridgerton Season 4, it is I.

With fifteen Emmy nominations, including two wins, it’s no surprise twenty-eight million people tuned in the first week of Bridgerton Season 3 Part 1.

Then again, fans were probably foaming at the mouth for another season of this historical romance drama.

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Netflix has become notorious for taking its time with its hit shows like Bridgerton and Stranger Things.

Both series’ fans have become accustomed to the years-long wait between season drops.

However, the streaming giant is also known for dishing out details to keep fans sated.

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Netflix star India Amarteifio and rising talent Damian Hardung are set to lead the emotional coming-of-age drama “Into The Deep Blue,” according to an exclusive announcement. The film, based on the award-winning screenplay from novelist Jennifer Archer, follows two friends struggling with grief who find solace and growing romance in one another.

Amarteifio, who captured over 300 million viewing hours as Queen Charlotte in the hit series “Bridgerton,” and Hardung, currently starring on Amazon’s most-watched international show “Maxton Hall,” are poised to deliver breakout performances as they tackle the nuanced inner journeys of their complex characters. Under the vision of acclaimed director Jonathan Wright (“Awakening the Zodiac”), “Into The Deep Blue” promises an intimate exploration of emotional landscapes through its talented leads.

The screenplay was developed from Archer’s own novel after winning the prestigious Nicholl Fellowship from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Produced by Aletha Shepherd’s Shot of Tea,...

Frogmore Cottage, the prior home of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, is still vacant over a year after King Charles booted them out.

Frogmore Cottage Has A Rich and Fascinating History

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were asked to leave after the Duke of Sussex published his tell-all memoir, “Spare.” The Sussexes sparked controversy after spending millions of pounds in taxpayer money to renovate the property. Due to the backlash, they ended up footing the bill themselves.

Queen Elizabeth gifted the couple Frogmore Cottage after they got married. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle hoped to keep the place as a place to stay when they visited the UK after their infamous “Megxit” in January 2020.

A Buckingham Palace report has confirmed that the cottage is empty, as Prince Andrew refuses to downsize to a smaller home with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson.

Andrew still thinks he can get away with staying at...