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A new teaser for the fourth series of Netflix’s acclaimed period drama, Bridgerton, has offered the first glimpse of Benedict Bridgerton’s burgeoning love story.
The hit show, based on the popular book series by Julia Quinn, follows the romantic pursuits of eight Bridgerton siblings.
Unlike his brothers, Luke Thompson’s Benedict has usually resisted settling down, but the clip hints at a change of heart.
He is seen meeting Sophie Beck, played by Australian actress Yerin Ha, at his mother’s masquerade ball. The 44-second preview shows Sophie, in an elaborate silver gown and mask, sharing a fleeting hand-brush with Benedict on a staircase.
The teaser, which ends with a shot of Sophie’s silver gloves at the bottom of the staircase, also shows the couple holding each other’s hands in a bustling room.
The series is narrated by Dame Julie Andrews, the voice of Lady Whistledown – the pseudonym of Penelope Bridgerton, who writes a social pamphlet that is the source of gossip in the town.
In the teaser, Dame Julie says: “With each passing season, one experiences a lot of ups and downs.
“Then we must ask ourselves: do we rise to the occasion? As always, time and this author will tell.”
According to Netflix, after the masquerade ball, Benedict goes into society to uncover the woman’s identity.
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Fate brings the two back together when Benedict meets maid Sophie, but he struggles with his intrigue for the woman he met at the ball, unaware that they are the same person.
Returning cast members include Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton, Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury, Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Bridgerton, Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton, Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton and Simone Ashley as Kate Bridgerton.
bridgerton series three The season focused on the relationship between Coughlan and Newton’s characters which saw a steamy carriage scene nominated for a BAFTA TV Award.
Series two featured the love story between the characters Bailey and Ashley, series one featured the marriage between Daphne Bridgerton, played by Phoebe Dynevor, and Simon Bassett, played by Regé-Jean Page.
The latest series of Bridgerton will be released in two parts, each consisting of four episodes, with the first part arriving on January 29, 2026, and the second part arriving on February 26, 2026.