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Bridgerton's New Season: Love, Masks, and Shakespearean Themes

1/26/2026

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Luke Thompson, lead actor in Netflix's Bridgerton season, says it has a Shakespearean sensibility.
He notes Bridgerton and Shakespeare explore contemporary issues through history.
The fourth season, premiering January 29, features Benedict Bridgerton falling for a maid at a masked ball.
Thompson, who has played Benedict since 2019, says the role is a charming foil to his serious brother and supports his feminist sister.

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Luke Thompson, lead actor in Netflix's Bridgerton season, says it has a Shakespearean sensibility.
He notes Bridgerton and Shakespeare explore contemporary issues through history.
The fourth season, premiering January 29, features Benedict Bridgerton falling for a maid at a masked ball.
Thompson, who has played Benedict since 2019, says the role is a charming foil to his serious brother and supports his feminist sister.