We’re still a long way away from the 2026 premiere of Season 4 of the hitNetflixseriesBridgerton, but a virtual event in London today dubbed “Season of Love"gave fans a tantalizing sneak peek at what they can expect next year, including the return of Simone Ashley’s Kate Sharma. Premiering in 2020,Bridgertonwas an immediate hit with viewers who were familiar with author Julia Quinn’s beloved novel series, and it drew in millions of new fans looking for some spicy Regency era romance –and we do mean spicy!
The video and photo previews ofBridgertonSeason 4 courtesy ofTudum(seen below) are filled with elaborate set pieces,gorgeous costumes, and a behind-the-scenes look at what went into creating the next outing, including the cast and crew having a lot of laughs. The footagemainly showcases the family’s masquerade ball, where we see Benedict (Luke Thompson) encounter a mysterious lady in silver (Yerin Ha), whom we know to be Sophie Baek. Their love story will be at the heart of next season, which adapts Quinn’s third novel,An Offer From A Gentleman, and one that showrunner Jess Brownell said will be the “most faithful” yet to the source material.
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Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) will also be front and center inBridgertonSeason 4,dealing with the challenges that come with having a new baby. Hugh Sachs' character of Brimsley – who thus far has been lingering in the background – will also get a chance to shine next season, and Lord Marcus Anderson (Daniel Francis) and Lady Violet Bridgerton will also move on to the next exciting chapter in their story.
‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Will Be Worth the Wait
Still,Season 4 ofBridgertonwill be worth the wait, and promises to be even more intriguing than the last by adding a new family to the mix, played by Katie Leung (Harry Potter), Michelle Mao (Goosebumps), and Isabella Wei (Black Doves). We won’t spoil things for those that have yet to read the books, but let’s just say their appearance certainly manages to upBridgerton’sheat, and may throw a wrench into things when it comes to future love interests.
ExpectBridgertonSeason 4 to drop at some point in 2026. For those looking to catch up on things this Valentine’s Day, it’s the perfect series to begin streaming now on Netflix if you’re looking for a captivating story that doesn’t shy away from eroticism. After all, what would a Regency era romance be without building anticipation to some steamy climaxes? Someone get us a fan, please.
