Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 Release Date
Mark your calendars, dear reader: Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 arrives on Netflix on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 3 a.m. ET / 12 a.m. PT.
Yes, that’s less than a month after Part 1 dropped, and frankly, it’s a relief we don’t have to wait too long. Waiting two years for Benedict’s love story only to face another cliffhanger would’ve been unbearable.
The first half of the season gave us plenty to swoon over: masks, waltzes, longing glances, and that fairytale twist inspired by Cinderella. But there’s a lot more coming next month.
Part 2 will pick up right where we left off, deepening Benedict and Sophie’s complicated dance between fantasy and reality.
Honestly, I can already picture the collective gasps when he finally realizes that Sophie, the maid he’s falling for, is actually his enigmatic Lady in Silver.
I remember watching the masquerade scene in Episode 1 and thinking, Oh no, here we go again.
That classic “mystery woman disappears at midnight” setup felt a little too perfect. But then Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha’s chemistry kicked in, and suddenly, it wasn’t just another ballroom fairytale; it was raw, messy, and deeply human. The kind of slow burn Bridgerton does best.
How Many Episodes Are in Bridgerton Season 4?
Season 4 comes with eight episodes in total, divided neatly into two halves.
Part 1 (Released January 29, 2026):
- The Waltz
- Time Transfixed
- The Field Next to the Other Road
- An Offer from a Gentleman
Part 2 (Coming February 26, 2026):
- Yes or No
- The Passing Winter
- The Beyond
- Dance in the Country
It’s a smart strategy from Netflix, enough episodes to binge now, and just enough left to keep fans buzzing.
I admit, though, it’s maddening to hit Episode 4’s credits and realize you have to wait weeks to find out what happens next. (That teaser they sneak in at the end? Utter cruelty. Violet’s “reality is where love grows” line? Straight to the heart.)
Still, if any show can make a cliffhanger feel classy, it’s Bridgerton. Between the orchestral covers, rich costumes, and tender heartbreak, even waiting feels romantic.
What to Expect from Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2
Expect fireworks, both emotional and societal.
Part 2 continues the adaptation of Julia Quinn’s An Offer from a Gentleman and promises big revelations, particularly around Sophie’s identity.
Benedict’s world so far has been one of indulgence and idealism. Sophie’s is harder, rooted in class divides and daily survival. Watching these two collide makes for some of the show’s most grounded tension yet.
Showrunner Jess Brownell described it perfectly: “Benedict lives in a fantasy world. Sophie lives in a hard reality.” The beauty of their story isn’t in one changing completely for the other, it’s in meeting somewhere in between.
And if anyone can sell that fine line between yearning and understanding, it’s Luke Thompson. In Part 1, he brought a vulnerability to Benedict that reminded me of watching his older brother Anthony in Season 2, except where Anthony’s love burned with duty, Benedict’s burns with imagination.
Part 2 also expands beyond the central couple. Francesca Bridgerton’s relationship with Michaela Stirling (played by Masali Baduza) continues her groundbreaking queer storyline.
Their connection, hinted at in Season 3 and gently revisited here, feels tender and brave in a society that would rather not talk about it. It’s a reminder that Bridgerton doesn’t just serve up romance; it also quietly pushes the genre forward.
Then there’s Eloise. Always the rebel, always questioning the rules. In Part 2, we’ll likely see her navigating life as a single woman outside the ton’s neat boxes.
Fans love her for that independence, but I sometimes wish she’d permit herself to just… breathe. It’s hard being the modern voice of reason in a world that doesn’t want to change.
Why the Wait Feels Worth It
It’s strange, this staggered release format. Netflix has turned us all into part-time scholars of Regency society, dissecting courtship timelines and costume details between drops.
But in a way, it fits. Bridgerton has always been about anticipation and payoff: the slow, layered build to that one perfect confession.
And honestly, Benedict deserves his moment. He’s been hovering in the shadows of his siblings’ love stories for three seasons, painting, flirting, soul-searching, but never quite finding his anchor.
Sophie might just be that person for him, if only he could see her fully. If Part 1 was a waltz between illusion and truth, Part 2 looks set to be the unmasking, the emotional crescendo where both love and identity are laid bare.
I’ll admit, when the teaser ended with Sophie walking away, I felt that familiar Bridgerton ache, that mix of “no, don’t go!” and “oh, of course she had to.” It’s the same pull that kept fans up at 3 a.m. in previous seasons, whispering, “Just one more episode.”
So yes, February 26 can’t come soon enough. Because when Benedict finally connects the dots, when the Lady in Silver becomes Sophie in his eyes, it won’t just be another Bridgerton reveal. It’ll be magic, scandal, and a love story worth the wait.
Disclaimer:
The information provided above is based on publicly available details and speculation regarding the release of Bridgerton Season 4. All release dates, episode details, and storylines are subject to change as per official announcements from Netflix.
