Netflix relaunches Bridgerton’s success with a multimillionary investment and renews for two other seasons. Meanwhile, the fourth season arrives in 2026 with Benedict and a modern Cinderella in the center of the scene
Netflix has officially confirmed that Bridgengeron It will continue to make us dream for a long time: after the release of the fourth season scheduled for 2026, the fifth and sixth are already in progress. The announcement came directly from the official Instagram page of the platform, with a post that reads: “It seems that someone has finally attracted the attention of Mr. Benedict Bridgerton. Bridgerton’s fourth season arrives in 2026, and guess a little? There will also be a fifth and a sixth season”.
According to what reported by The SunNetflix would have obtained a multimilionary investment To ensure the production of future seasons, confirming the colossal commitment for one of its leading titles.
BRIDGERTON 4, what it will talk about
The new chapter will focus on Benedictplayed by Luke Thompson, and on his intense love story with Sophie Baekwhose role is entrusted to Yerin Ha. After the seasons dedicated to the brothers Daphne (Phoebe Dynevor), Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) and Colin (Luke Newton), now it’s up to the second son Bohémien of the Bridgerton family to live his protagonist moment.
Yerin’s choice has – Australian actress already seen in Halo – represents a significant turning point for the series. The inclusive casting continues to be a pillar of production, which also in this season focuses on actresses of Asian origin for Sophie and her family. An approach consistent with the representation of characters such as Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley) and the Queen Carlotta (Golda Rosheuvel), reinterpreted in a modern and diversified key compared to Julia Quinn’s novels.
The plot is clearly inspired by Cinderella: Sophie is the illegitimate daughter of a nobleman, forced to a life of servitude under the tyrannical Lady Araminta Gun (Katie Leung) after the death of the father. He lives with his stepsisters Posy (Isabella Wei) and Rosamund (Michelle Mao), until one evening he manages to sneak into a masked dance where he captures Benedict’s attention. From that moment, a story made of attraction, social obstacles and fight against the conventions of the time will be born.
Another central narrative element will be the tension between the different social classes During the regency period, given the difference of status between Benedict and Sophie. His mother, Violet (Ruth Gemmell), will be a key figure in history and will in turn deepen the link with Lord Marcus Anderson (Daniel Francis).
BRIDGERTON 4, Returns and news
Next to the new protagonist couple, fans will find loved faces like Nicola Coughlan, in the role of Penelope Featheringtonand Luke Newton, aka Colin Bridgerton, now happily married and parents. Their happy ending, shown in the final of the third season, will be the backdrop to the new plot, leaving room for Benedict’s narrative arch.
Jonathan Bailey will also returnbeloved in the role of Anthony Bridgertonwith the filming started this month.
Among the new entry official The cast also includes Katie Leung (Lady Araminta Gun), Michelle Mao (Rosamund Li) and Isabella Wei (Posy Li), together with Yerin Ha.
From a production point of view, the fourth season will be composed of eight episodes And the filming will last about eight months. The showrunner Jess Brownell said to The Hollywood Reporter: “We are trying to accelerate the publication of the seasons, but it takes eight months to shoot them, then there is assembly, dubbing in all languages and writing, which takes a long time. The ideal rhythm for now is every two years.”
Benedict and his fluid sexuality
In the previous chapters, Benedict was represented as a character with a fluid sexuality, attracted by both men and women. However, this season his heart will beat exclusively for Sophie, in a romantic relationship that, while remaining faithful to the canons of the series, could arouse discussions among the most fond of this aspect of his personality.
Luke Thompson commented on the evolutionary path of his character saying: “Benedict has always been a little lost, or free, depending on how you want to see it. But now she is trying to find something more solid in itself.”
Even the creator of the series, Shonda Rhimes, expressed enthusiasm: “He is a fascinating man who is trying to find his way. He is very pleasant and fun. I can’t wait for everyone to look at him.”
Francesca, the love story with a woman (Perhaps)
Another storyline intended to make people discuss is that of Francesca Bridgerton (Hannah Dodd), who will finally play a more important role. According to the original narrative of the novels, after being widowed by the Count of Kilmartin (Victor Alli), Francesca falls in love with her husband’s cousin, Michael Stirling.
However, in the final of the third season, the series introduced a radical change: Michael’s character was transformed into Michela (Masali Baduza), opening the way to a potential homosexual relationship for Francesca. This narrative turning point could represent an important opportunity for inclusiveness, but raises questions about consistency with the original plot, especially with respect to the theme of noble descent, crucial in the literary version.
Between great returns, new faces and bold narrative choices, the series is confirmed as a global phenomenon capable of renewing itself season after season.
Now all that remains is to wait for 2026 to let yourself be transported from another season of romanticism, intrigues and twists and turns that only Bridgengeron can offer.
