Bridgerton Season 4 centers on Benedict’s romance with newcomer Sophie, while returning stars like Anthony, Kate, and Colin take supporting roles. New villains, including Lady Araminta Gun and Rosamund Li, add tension, and the showrunner confirms a major character arc for Eloise. The season also explores the tragic fate of John Stirling and the continued influence of Lady Danbury.
Netflix’s Bridgerton is set to return for Season 4, with Benedict Bridgerton’s romance with Sophie as the central storyline. The series, based on Julia Quinn’s book series, has built a loyal fanbase over its three seasons, and Season 4 promises to deliver new drama, returning favorites, and fresh threats to the ton.
Season 4 is based on Quinn’s novel An Offer From a Gentleman, which explores Benedict’s journey toward love and the societal pressures he faces. The showrunner, Jess Brownell, confirmed that Benedict’s romance with Sophie will be the emotional core of the season, with Sophie’s character described as someone who “immediately has obstacles — something that she constantly has to overcome,” including social status and hiding her feelings from Benedict.
While Benedict takes center stage, several returning stars will also appear, including Luke Thompson as Benedict, Yerin Ha as Sophie, Jonathan Bailey as Anthony, Simone Ashley as Kate, Luke Newton as Colin, and Nicola Coughlan as Penelope. These characters will play supporting roles, with Bailey and Ashley confirmed to have reduced screen time after being largely off-screen in Season 3.
Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton
Benedict’s personal life — and professional ups and downs — were explored in past seasons, but now he is taking center stage. His romance with Sophie will be the emotional anchor of the season, and fans can expect to see his journey from courtship to confrontation with societal expectations.
Yerin Ha as Sophie
Starring opposite Thompson, Ha is a maid named Sophie who is also the mysterious woman Benedict meets at a ball. Ha described her character as someone who “immediately has obstacles — something that she constantly has to overcome,” including social status and trying to hide her feelings from Benedict. Her character’s journey will be one of self-discovery and resilience against societal constraints.
Katie Leung as Lady Araminta Gun
In this retelling of Cinderella, Leung’s Lady Araminta Gun fits into the evil stepmother stereotype. Showrunner Jess Brownell teased that Araminta and Rosamund are “so focused on their own goals that, frankly, the Bridgertons don’t register much for them at first, beyond the fact that Benedict proves to be quite the catch this season.”
Michelle Mao as Rosamund Li
Mao’s character, Rosamund Li, has been described as “her mother’s mini-me — a marriage mart pro chess player.” Her character’s role will be to challenge the social norms of the ton, and her rivalry with Araminta will add tension to the season’s plot.
Isabella Wei as Posy Li
Wei, meanwhile, plays Posy Li, who is “dreamy and often unserious, much to her mother’s disapproval.” Her character’s innocence and naivety will contrast with the more calculating nature of her mother, Rosamund, and her own journey will be one of self-discovery and growth.
Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton
Bailey has confirmed Anthony is back in season 4, but he is expected to have a reduced role. His character’s journey will be one of navigating his own personal growth while supporting his wife, Kate, and his friends, including Colin and Benedict.
Simone Ashley as Kate Bridgerton
The same goes for Anthony’s wife, Kate (Ashley), with the actress reprising the fan-favorite role after being largely off screen in season 3. Her return will be a major moment for fans, and her character’s journey will be one of navigating her own personal growth while supporting her husband and friends.
Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton
Jessie’s Eloise is one of the members of the Bridgerton family who is a possible contender to lead season 5. Her character’s journey will be one of self-discovery and growth, and her relationship with her love interest will be a major storyline for the season.
Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton
After being the focus of season 3, Colin is back as a husband — and father. His character’s journey will be one of navigating his own personal growth while supporting his wife, Penelope, and his friends, including Benedict and Anthony.
Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Bridgerton
Coughlan’s Penelope is also still a major player in season 4 after being unmasked as Lady Whistledown. Her character’s journey will be one of self-discovery and growth, and her relationship with her husband, Colin, will be a major storyline for the season.
Hannah Dodd as Francesca Bridgerton
Speaking of next possible leads, Dodd’s Francesca is also a possibility. Her character’s journey will be one of self-discovery and growth, and her relationship with her husband, John Stirling, will be a major storyline for the season.
Victor Alli as John Stirling
Francesca’s marriage to John Stirling will continue to be explored before his (spoiler alert) tragic death. His character’s journey will be one of navigating his own personal growth while supporting his wife, Francesca, and his friends, including Benedict and Colin.
Florence Hunt as Hyacinth Bridgerton
Hunt’s character, Hyacinth, will be featured more despite being a few seasons away from becoming the lead. Her character’s journey will be one of self-discovery and growth, and her relationship with her friends, including Benedict and Colin, will be a major storyline for the season.
Will Tilston as Benedict Bridgerton
While Tilston is also expected to appear more, he will likely be the last Bridgerton to get their own season. His character’s journey will be one of self-discovery and growth, and his relationship with his friends, including Benedict and Colin, will be a major storyline for the season.
Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury
As always, Andoh is playing Lady Danbury in the fourth season of the hit Netflix series. Her character’s journey will be one of self-discovery and growth, and her relationship with her friends, including Benedict and Colin, will be a major storyline for the season.
Ruth Gemmell as Lady Violet Bridgerton
Gemmell’s Violet found an unexpected romance in season 3, which continues to play out. Her character’s journey will be one of self-discovery and growth, and her relationship with her friends, including Benedict and Colin, will be a major storyline for the season.
Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte
After scoring her own prequel, Rosheuvel’s Queen Charlotte is back to lead the ton amid the newest social season. Her character’s journey will be one of self-discovery and growth, and her relationship with her friends, including Benedict and Colin, will be a major storyline for the season.
