Bridgerton Season 4 Review: The Bridgertons are back in another season to find a suitable partner, but this time for Benedict, who seems to be quite smitten by a beautiful and mysterious woman he meets at a masquerade ball.
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Bridgerton 4 Cast
Luke Thompson, Yerin Ha, Jonathan Bailey, Simone Ashley, Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton, Claudia Jessie, Ruth Gemmell, Golda Rosheuvel, Adjoa Andoh, Polly Walker, Florence Hunt, Will Tilston, Hugh Sachs, Martins Imhangbe, Emma Naomi, Hannah Dodd, Victor Alli, Masali Baduza, Daniel Francis, Katie Leung, Michelle Mao, Isabella Wei, Julie Andrews
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Bridgerton Series Directors
Tom Verica, Jaffar Mahmood
The first part of season 4 has four episodes, each with a runtime of around 60 minutes.
Bridgerton Season 4 Review
It’s another year and another season of Bridgerton is here to woo us to the dance floor as fantasy-driven romance takes over our lives, keeping real-world class divide issues right under the surface to make us feel some sort of way for the giddy romance taking place on our screens.
This season, Benedict is the target of the ton as his mother is dead-set on setting him up with an eligible woman so that he doesn’t stay a rake all of his life. Thus, true to Bridgerton‘s history, the central romance starts at the masquerade ball, wherein a multitude of different plot points will keep viewers engaged – as Benedict falls for a mysterious stranger who is different from every woman he has met, Penelope, now exposed as Lady Whistledown, comes under the Queen’s pressure to provide juicy gossip. With a few other plot points to focus on, this season is another moving and engaging affair for fans of the show.
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The engaging central romance reminded me of Cinderella, showcasing Yerin Ha’s Sophie Baek simply looking to have some fun away from her maid duties to finding a suitor in the untamed Benedict Bridgerton. While we wonder whether Prince Charming will ever find Cinderella in this version of events, we are taken on a beautiful and aesthetic ride through bright and beautiful costumes and sets that Bridgerton has nailed at this point. As always, I found myself transfixed, and unlike season 3, this one feels a bit more lighthearted and reminds you of the first two seasons in a way.
Escapism is the name of the game when it comes to the series, and the creators have outdone themselves yet again. Although we are seeing a similar plot play out in this season, I think it’s engaging regardless, thanks, once again, to the Cinderella vibes that the series gives off. However, I will mention that sometimes the series feels like it lacks some spice, especially the second season’s irresistible charm, but this season feels extremely emotional, especially with a lot of characters making their exit, which adds something new to the runtime.
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On that note, this season feels more like a rom-com than a steamy drama and feels, as I mentioned, light-hearted and sweet. Benedict and Sophie’s problems are quite different, yet they come together quite well, making the longing feel sweet and refreshing, unlike the heavy, irresistible chemistry of previous seasons. It’s fresh in a way and adds something new to the table than just another romance story with a different Bridgerton sibling.
Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 brings with it some very sweet moments that will bring a tear or two to your eyes. For some reason, it’s Queen Charlotte and Lady Danbury’s storyline that left me the most moved, although Sophie’s ride through her problems was quite engaging as well. Meanwhile, Lady Whistledown’s little problem brings attention to something more complex, especially the weight that now rests on Penelope’s shoulders. At the same time, a personal tragedy at the Bridgerton House will leave viewers heartbroken. Thankfully, Jonathan Bailey and Simone Ashley grace our screens, even if just for a moment, and it makes for such fond memories.
Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha are an enjoyable watch this season and deliver both characters’ emotional journeys well. You are left feeling giddy and are definitely taken for a ride throughout the eight episodes as the plot progresses. The discussions surrounding real-world problems continue to be an important part of the journey, and the series balances the escapism with the real-world aspects quite well. Everyone else also delivers rather splendid performances, especially the Bridgerton sisters who bring something unique to the table this season, even if for just a moment.
Final Thoughts
In the end, Bridgerton Season 4 is quite enjoyable and brings forth the signature blend of romance, class conflict and sweeping escapism with a slightly softer and rom-com driven tone. While the first four episodes are all about the push and pull of a forbidden romance, the second half is oddly emotional and packs a lot in a short runtime. Maybe one more episode could’ve given us some respite and provided some time for the storyline to breathe; alas, things move at a rapid pace, sometimes maybe to the storytelling’s detriment.
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