When does Season 4 of 'Bridgerton' come out on Netflix? Release dates, more

Dearest gentle reader, the wait is almost over.

The next batch of episodes for "Bridgerton,"  the wildly popular Shonda Rhimes series , will release this month. 

The fourth season will follow the love story of Benedict Bridgerton, played by Luke Thompson. He meets his love interest, Sophie Baek, played by Yerin Ha, at a masquerade ball during the debutante season.

Here's what to know.

When does 'Bridgerton' Season 4 release?

Like "Stranger Things," another popular Netflix show, "Bridgerton" will release in multiple parts. Fans of the show will be happy to know "Bridgerton" will only be released in two parts.

The first few episodes will release on Jan. 29 and the rest will be released on Feb. 26.

What is 'Bridgerton' Season 4 about?

According to Netflix, the fourth season will follow Benedict, one of the middle Bridgerton children, who is "loath to settle down." That is, until "he meets a captivating Lady in Silver at his mother's masquerade ball."

'Bridgerton' cast returning for Season 4

Much of the original cast will return, this time in supporting roles, including Jonathan Bailey and Simone Ashley as Anthony Bridgerton and Kate Sharma, as well as  Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington and Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton.

Watch the 'Bridgerton' season 4 trailer

Contributing: Saman Shafiq

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