📺 Since its first season in 2020, Bridgerton has established itself as a global phenomenon. Each year, viewers — and members of the ton — flock to see just which lucky eligible Bridgerton will be the season’s diamond. This year, however, Lady Whistledown — by order of Queen Charlotte — felt inclined not to name a diamond, but rather an eligible gentleman, and who else but Benedict Bridgerton?

Dearest gentle reader, there is no denying that the second Bridgerton son is somewhat of a mess. Benedict (Luke Thompson) spends his nights in a drunken stupor, has as many affairs as there are Bridgertons, and moves through the world with a carelessness only he can manage. That is, of course, until he meets a mysterious masked lady who catches his wandering eye.

A ball, a borrowed dress, a clock ticking toward midnight, and one magical night. Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha) — a maid serving in the home of Lady Penwood (Katie Leung) and her two daughters — decides to risk it all, disguising herself, and attending the Bridgerton masquerade ball. There, she meets Benedict, who is immediately enamored by her personality, unlike that of any young lady of rank in society. Sophie then escapes as the clock strikes midnight, leaving Benedict with nothing but a single glove, through which he hopes to identify the mystery maiden.

It’s a slow burn, and in traditional Bridgerton fashion, it still feels fresh despite embracing a worn-out trope. As the episodes go by, our favorite characters still get their time in the spotlight, yet so compelling is Benedict and Sophie’s dynamic that we could not wait to see them on screen again. With stellar performances oozing with chemistry, witty dialogue, and an often surprising soundtrack, the first half of the fourth season of Bridgerton has quickly climbed its way up to our top watches, and we can’t wait for the second half set to drop on 26 February.

WHERE TO WATCH- Bridgerton is streaming on Netflix. Watch the trailer on YouTube (watch, runtime: 2:33).

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