Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 is episodes 5 to 8 of the eight-episode fourth season. All four episodes came out on Netflix on 26 February 2026 at 8:00 am GMT, so the full season is now streaming in the UK. The story follows Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha), and the season is based on Julia Quinn’s third novel, An Offer from a Gentleman. Season 5 is due in 2027.
Quick answers
- Release date: 26 February 2026 (Part 1 was 29 January 2026)
- Episodes in Part 2: four (episodes 5 to 8)
- Where to watch: Netflix only
- Season 5: confirmed for 2027, led by Francesca and Michaela
- Spoiler answer: yes, Benedict and Sophie marry. Details are in the spoiler section further down.
The first half of this guide is spoiler-free. You will see a clear warning before the recap, the ending explained and the book comparison.
Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 Release Date and Time
Netflix split the season into two parts, four weeks apart. Part 1 arrived on 29 January 2026 and Part 2 followed on 26 February 2026. Both parts dropped at the same moment worldwide, so the local time depends on where you live. Whether you are catching up or checking what else arrived on Netflix UK in February 2026, the full season is there to watch now.
| Region | Date | Release time |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 26 February 2026 | 8:00 am GMT |
| US (Eastern) | 26 February 2026 | 3:00 am ET |
| US (Pacific) | 26 February 2026 | 12:00 am PT |
| India | 26 February 2026 | 1:30 pm IST |
Bridgerton Season 4 release timeline
Part 1
Episodes 1 to 4
Part 2
Episodes 5 to 8
Season 5
Francesca and Michaela
How Many Episodes Are in Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2?
Part 2 has four episodes. Season 4 has eight in total, split evenly into two parts of four. Each episode runs for roughly an hour or a little more.
Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 Episode Guide
Netflix confirmed all the episode titles before Part 1 launched. Runtimes below come from Metacritic, because Netflix does not publish a full list. Check the Netflix app if you need exact minutes.
| Episode | Title | Runtime |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Yes or No | 64 minutes |
| 6 | The Passing Winter | 67 minutes |
| 7 | The Beyond | 67 minutes |
| 8 | Dance in the Country | 70 minutes |
Part 2 episode runtimes (minutes)
Total Part 2 viewing time: about 268 minutes (4 hours 28 minutes). Source: Metacritic.
Bridgerton Season 4 Cast and Characters
Luke Thompson plays Benedict Bridgerton and Yerin Ha plays Sophie Baek. Most of the Bridgerton family returns around them, and Anthony and Kate come back in Part 2.
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Luke Thompson | Benedict Bridgerton |
| Yerin Ha | Sophie Baek |
| Ruth Gemmell | Lady Violet Bridgerton |
| Claudia Jessie | Eloise Bridgerton |
| Luke Newton | Colin Bridgerton |
| Nicola Coughlan | Penelope Bridgerton |
| Hannah Dodd | Francesca Stirling |
| Masali Baduza | Michaela Stirling |
| Katie Leung | Lady Araminta Gun |
| Michelle Mao and Isabella Wei | Rosamund Li and Posy Li |
| Jonathan Bailey and Simone Ashley | Anthony and Kate Bridgerton |
| Golda Rosheuvel and Adjoa Andoh | Queen Charlotte and Lady Danbury |
| Julie Andrews | Voice of Lady Whistledown |
Jess Brownell is the showrunner. Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, Tom Verica and Chris Van Dusen are executive producers, and Kris Bowers composes the score.
What Is Bridgerton Season 4 About? (No Spoilers)
Benedict falls for a masked woman at his mother’s masquerade ball and spends the season searching for the “Lady in Silver”. The woman is Sophie Baek, a maid whose job and background make a match with a Bridgerton almost impossible in Regency society. Class, reputation and family pressure keep pulling them apart.
It is a Cinderella-style love story, and it is the first season led by Benedict.
Where to Watch Bridgerton Season 4 in the UK
Bridgerton streams only on Netflix, and all eight episodes of Season 4 are available. You can see what else landed on Netflix UK in January 2026 if you are looking for something to watch next, or browse the Netflix UK October 2026 line-up for new releases. Plans and ad-tier options vary by country, so check your own Netflix account. Not sure where else a show is streaming? Our where to watch in the UK guide covers it. You can also learn how to download Netflix shows to watch offline before a long journey.
Age Rating and Content Warnings
Netflix lists Bridgerton as TV-MA in the US, for strong sexual content, nudity and language. A UK age rating has not been confirmed in the sources we checked, so look at the Netflix UK title page before letting younger viewers watch. If children share your account, you can set maturity limits and profile PINs with Netflix parental controls in the UK.
Filming Locations and Soundtrack
Season 4 was made in England. Netflix says the production expanded onto newly built back lots at Shepperton Studios outside London, including Georgian and Regency-style sets and a replica Mayfair street. The show also uses historic houses and estates for its country scenes.
The music mixes Kris Bowers’ score with orchestral covers of modern pop songs, which is now a signature of the show.
Reviews and Awards
Season 4 holds an 83% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes (re-checked 26 October 2026). Metacritic labels it “generally favourable”. Season 4 also earned four nominations at the 2026 Emmys, per the Television Academy: Julie Andrews for character voice-over, plus choreography, period costumes for “Dance in the Country” and period hairstyling for “The Waltz”. Andrews was the only cast member nominated. Her Emmy win for the role came earlier, for the season three finale in 2025.
Fresh reviews: 83%
Other reviews: 17%
Re-checked 26 October 2026. Scores can change.
Netflix has not published official viewing figures for Part 2 in the sources we checked, so we have not quoted any. For live rankings, see how the Netflix UK chart differs from the global top 10.
SPOILERS BELOW: Part 1 Recap
Part 1 sets up the Cinderella story. Benedict meets Sophie, disguised as the Lady in Silver, at the masquerade and cannot forget her. He then realises Sophie is a maid, and the gap between their worlds gets in the way. Part 1 closes with Benedict offering Sophie a place as his mistress, not a wife. That offer is the question Part 2 has to answer.
Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 Ending Explained
Do Benedict and Sophie end up together?
Yes. Netflix’s own ending explainer confirms they overcome the class barrier and the danger to Sophie, win Queen Charlotte’s approval and become engaged.
Do they get married?
Yes. They marry at My Cottage. The wedding is shown in a surprise mid-credits scene, so stay until the end of episode 8, “Dance in the Country”.
What happens to the other characters?
| Character | Where they end up |
|---|---|
| Francesca | Widowed after John Stirling dies, which sets up Season 5 |
| Violet | Accepts Lord Marcus Anderson’s proposal but chooses not to marry straight away |
| Penelope | Ends her society column and turns to writing fiction |
| Anthony and Kate | Return with their baby, Edmund |
Book vs Show: How An Offer from a Gentleman Was Adapted
Season 4 is based on An Offer from a Gentleman, the third Bridgerton novel by Julia Quinn. The core of the story carries over: the masquerade meeting, Sophie working as a maid and the class gap that stands between her and Benedict. Netflix describes the show’s Sophie as resourceful and resilient, close to the book version.
The series also gives more time to the wider family, which is why Francesca, Violet and Penelope all have their own storylines. Beyond that, no official source we checked lists every change scene by scene, so we have not guessed at them.
Bridgerton Season 5 and Beyond
Netflix has confirmed the next steps for the franchise.
| Project | What is confirmed |
|---|---|
| Season 5 | Due in 2027. Hannah Dodd plays Lady Francesca Stirling and Masali Baduza plays Michaela Stirling, with Tega Alexander, Jacqueline Boatswain and Gemma Knight Jones joining. It picks up two years after the death of Francesca’s husband John, as she returns to the marriage mart for practical reasons and John’s cousin Michaela comes back to London to tend the Kilmartin estate. Adapting When He Was Wicked. It will be the show’s first same-gender central love story. No exact date yet. |
| Season 6 | Confirmed by Netflix |
| Violet spin-off | Confirmed. A limited series on the early life of Violet Bridgerton, played by Ruth Gemmell, co-written and executive produced by Shonda Rhimes. It is the second Bridgerton spin-off |
While you wait, see what British viewers are watching right now in the Netflix UK top 10.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 come out?
26 February 2026, on Netflix.
How many episodes are in Part 2?
Four: “Yes or No”, “The Passing Winter”, “The Beyond” and “Dance in the Country”.
Do Benedict and Sophie get married?
Yes. Their wedding is shown in the mid-credits scene of the finale.
Is Bridgerton Season 4 based on a book?
Yes, on An Offer from a Gentleman by Julia Quinn.
Is there a Bridgerton Season 5?
Yes, it is due in 2027 and follows Francesca and Michaela. Netflix has not given an exact date.
Where can I watch Bridgerton in the UK?
Only on Netflix.
Sources: Netflix Tudum (season 4 hub, ending explained and season 5 pages), Variety, Television Academy, USA Today, Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes. Scores and runtimes re-checked 26 October 2026.
Last updated: 26 October 2026.
