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Bridgerton Season 4: Forbidden Love and Masquerade Magic

1/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Bridgerton's fourth season centers on Benedict Bridgerton's romance with Sophie Baek, a maid.
The story is inspired by Julia Quinn's novel and explores class differences.
The season features a masquerade ball with concealed identities.
The season premieres January 29, 2026.
Luke Thompson, who plays Benedict Bridgerton, and Yerin Ha, who plays Sophie Baek, developed chemistry via a Zoom call and a prefilming dinner.

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Story summary

Bridgerton's fourth season centers on Benedict Bridgerton's romance with Sophie Baek, a maid.
The story is inspired by Julia Quinn's novel and explores class differences.
The season features a masquerade ball with concealed identities.
The season premieres January 29, 2026.
Luke Thompson, who plays Benedict Bridgerton, and Yerin Ha, who plays Sophie Baek, developed chemistry via a Zoom call and a prefilming dinner.