Netflix has released the second part of Bridgerton season 4, consisting of four new episodes. The installment concludes the season's Cinderella-inspired storyline centered on Benedict Bridgerton and Sophie Baek. The series has been renewed for seasons 5 and 6.
The latest episodes of Bridgerton, titled “Yes or No,” “The Passing Winter,” “The Beyond,” and “Dance in the Country,” became available on Netflix on February 26. This release marks the end of season 4, which adapts Julia Quinn’s third book, An Offer from a Gentleman. The plot follows Benedict Bridgerton, played by Luke Thompson, as he pursues the mysterious “Lady in Silver,” portrayed by Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek.
The season features a class-bridging romance between Benedict, from the upper echelons of society, and Sophie, the illegitimate daughter of a nobleman working as a servant. Key elements include a masquerade ball, a midnight escape, a missing glove, and a “wicked stepmother” narrative. While romantic, the season explores class struggles through the servants' world and offers less explicit content compared to prior installments. It holds a “Certified Fresh” 79% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Critic Simon Gallagher rated the final four episodes 4 out of 5, an improvement from the 3.5 for the first batch. He described it as “another gold star for Shondaland,” praising the emotional resolution to Benedict and Sophie’s story, inclusion of steamy moments, and stronger integration of supporting characters like Violet, Francesca, Eloise, and Alice. The episodes also lay groundwork for future seasons by introducing conflicts and romantic prospects.
Netflix has renewed Bridgerton for a two-season order, covering seasons 5 and 6. Season 5 is expected to center on either Eloise or Francesca and their love stories from the books, though specific details remain unreleased.
