Before Bridgerton Season 4 premieres worldwide on Netflix later this year — with Part 1 landing on 29 January and Part 2 following on 26 February — we invite readers to revisit the Bridgerton family’s romantic timeline. As the story reaches its latest chapter, we look back at what each couple has endured, how their relationships unfolded, and what defined their love stories along the way.
Bridgerton, known in Thai as The World of Love: High-Society Games, streams on Netflix and adapts Julia Quinn’s beloved and unabashedly romantic novel series of the same name. The series brings the love lives of the Bridgerton family to the screen against the lavish backdrop of the Regency era — a world defined by elegance, classic refinement and irresistible charm. From sumptuous sets and meticulously designed costumes to colour palettes that reflect each character’s personality, the show delights visually while delivering heartfelt romances that leave a lasting impression.
Before audiences embrace a new love story in Season 4, we revisit the romantic journeys of each Bridgerton sibling from previous seasons. Drawing primarily on the series’ narrative, this retrospective offers essential context and deeper insight, enhancing the experience of the upcoming season.
*This article contains some spoilers.
Bridgerton Season 1 – The Duke and I
The blockbuster first season centres on the love story between Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor), the eldest Bridgerton daughter whose angelic beauty earns her the title of the season’s “incomparable”, and Simon Basset (Regé-Jean Page), the brooding Duke of Hastings. Haunted by deep emotional scars, Simon vows never to marry or father children. Beyond the undeniable allure of its leading couple and their electric chemistry, the season captivates audiences through a classic yet irresistible trope: enemies who slowly, and irresistibly, fall in love.
Against a backdrop of sumptuous ballrooms and intensely romantic settings, Daphne and Simon each cling fiercely to their own desires, refusing at first to compromise their beliefs for anyone. As they grow closer, however, they begin to recognise both their differences and the striking ways in which they mirror one another. They come to see themselves as missing pieces in each other’s lives, allowing love to take hold swiftly and ignite into a passion that burns bright without ever fading.
Netflix rounds off the season on a lavishly sweet note with Daphne and the Duke’s wedding. Although married life brings its share of challenges, the couple weather them together and go on to welcome a child. With this triumphant and romantic conclusion, Bridgerton launches its saga in dazzling style, firmly establishing itself as a modern period romance phenomenon.
Bridgerton Season 2 – The Viscount Who Loved Me
Season 2 sustains the same intoxicating romantic intensity as its predecessor, but shifts the spotlight to Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey), the eldest Bridgerton son, and Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley), the fiercely protective elder sister of the Sharma family. Bound by the heavy responsibilities that come with being the firstborn, both place family duty above personal desire. That shared burden fuels emotional confusion and a stubborn refusal to admit their true feelings, weaving a romance as complex as it is compelling.
Determined to fulfil his obligations as viscount, Anthony declares his intention to marry the season’s diamond — Edwina Sharma (Charithra Chandran), Kate’s younger sister. When Kate uncovers his reasoning, she intervenes at every turn. Anthony, she realises, seeks a wife who is merely “suitable”, while Kate wants nothing less than a love match for her sister — a marriage built on genuine affection and mutual respect rather than convenience.
Kate’s greatest miscalculation lies in her resistance. The more she clashes with the Viscount, the more deeply her own feelings take root. Their principles mirror one another, and the weight of responsibility they both carry draws them closer still. A love they know they should not pursue quietly grows between them, until Edwina discovers the truth and chooses to end the triangle herself, forcing both Kate and Anthony to confront their hearts with honesty.
The season ultimately rewards long-suffering viewers with a deeply satisfying resolution. Anthony and Kate find happiness together in a tender wedding, while Edwina sets off to seek love on her own terms. The chapter closes on a hopeful note, paving the way for the next Bridgerton romance — one destined to be no less tangled or emotionally charged.
Bridgerton Season 3 – Romancing Mister Bridgerton
In terms of chronology, Season 3 takes an unconventional turn. The series adapts the fourth novel ahead of the third, placing the spotlight on Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton), the family’s third son, and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan), the youngest Featherington daughter. Viewers have watched their relationship unfold since the first season, though for much of that time it exists largely as a one-sided affection.
In Season 1, Colin falls for Marina Thompson (Ruby Barker), only to suffer heartbreak when she marries Sir Phillip Crane. Wounded by the experience, Colin sets off to travel the world, finally moving on by the end of Season 2. Penelope, meanwhile, has long harboured feelings for Colin, her childhood friend, and struggles with jealousy when he becomes infatuated with Marina — a distant relation of her own. Although the situation escalates dramatically, it ultimately ends on amicable terms, leaving Colin and Penelope firmly established as “just good friends”.
Because the series has carefully laid the groundwork for their bond over several seasons, their love story does not begin from scratch. Instead, Season 3 focuses on a shift in perspective: both characters reassess a familiar relationship and confront whether what they share truly belongs in the realm of friendship, or whether deeper feelings have been waiting beneath the surface all along.
While Colin and Penelope navigate an emotionally tangled path, Francesca Bridgerton (Hannah Dodd), the third Bridgerton daughter, finds a very different kind of romance with John Stirling (Victor Alli), the Earl of Kilmartin. Their understated, gentle courtship offers a surprisingly warm counterpoint — a love story that quietly wins the hearts of even the most introverted romantics. This season stands out for weaving together multiple relationships, allowing the characters to grow while skilfully setting the stage for future chapters.
By the finale, Colin and Penelope finally step beyond the friend zone after a prolonged period of misunderstanding and reconciliation, sealing their happiness with a tender wedding. They later welcome a child together, while Francesca also marries John and moves to Scotland to begin a peaceful new life at his side — the very future she has always desired.
Bridgerton Season 4 – An Offer from a Gentleman
After an extended journey through the Bridgertons’ romantic past, the story finally arrives at the much-anticipated Season 4. The closing moments of Season 3 already laid the groundwork, hinting at both joy and turmoil to come. This season places Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) firmly at its centre — a charming free spirit who has long resisted the idea of settling down — alongside Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha), the illegitimate daughter of an earl.
Benedict first encounters Sophie at a masked ball, where she appears in a striking silver gown and instantly captures his attention. From that moment on, he becomes determined to find the mysterious woman who enchanted him, unaware that she is, in fact, the intelligent and capable maid he repeatedly crosses paths with in everyday life.
Fans have set their expectations high, anticipating a storyline that echoes Cinderella: a disadvantaged young woman, a magical night, and a romantic quest driven by destiny. Whether Season 4 delivers the dreamlike sweetness viewers hope for — or introduces darker emotional twists along the way — remains to be seen. One thing is certain: Benedict and Sophie’s story promises romance, tension and transformation when Bridgerton Season 4 premieres on Netflix on 29 January 2026.
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