Bridgerton has always been a show that loves to go big. From the towering wigs of Queen Charlotte to the massive balls where romances begin and secrets are spilled, nothing about this Netflix series happens in a small way. The show recently returned with Season 4, focusing on the love story of Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha), and the behind-the-scenes details coming out prove once again that the production team puts as much effort into the extravagance as the cast puts into the drama.
If you have ever watched an episode and wondered how they create such a lush, over-the-top world, the facts behind the making of the show reveal just how much work goes into every single detail. From real tea on set to wigs that take weeks to build, here are five facts that prove the ton is just as extra behind the scenes as it appears on screen.
A Massive Amount of Fabric Went Into Season 3 Costumes
Costume design has always been a major part of what makes Bridgerton stand out. The rich colors, the detailed embroidery, and the way each character’s clothing tells a story all add to the fantasy version of Regency London that viewers have come to love. But the numbers behind those costumes are honestly mind-blowing.
For Season 3 alone, the costume team used an amount of fabric equal to the length of 450 American football fields. That comes out to roughly 45,000 yards of material . To put that in perspective, that is enough fabric to stretch for more than 25 miles. Every gown, every waistcoat, and every coat you saw Penelope, Colin, and the rest of the ton wearing came from that massive amount of material.
The Season 4 masquerade ball, which opens the new season, took things even further with 172 individual looks created specifically for that one event . The costume department did not just throw together simple party outfits either. Attendees dressed as everything from chess pieces to the sun, a rabbit, and a sheep. It took a massive team of designers, embellishers, and seamstresses to pull off that single night of filming.
The Iconic Flower Scene Used No CGI
One of the most talked-about moments from Season 3 happened during the ball in episode six, when Penelope and Colin shared a dance in front of a giant floral installation that opened up like a blooming flower. Many viewers probably assumed the stunning visual was created with computer graphics, but the production team confirmed that what you saw on screen was real.
Production designer Alison Gartshore revealed that the unfolding flower centerpiece was built using painted paper petals and engineered by the special effects team to open at precisely the right moment . The team had only three days left to complete the set before filming that scene, and they worked around the special effects team’s schedule. When the petals needed to be closed for mechanics to work, the design team had to wait. When the petals opened, they jumped in with paintbrushes and glue to make everything look perfect.
“There’s no CGI. It’s all practical effects,” Gartshore said. “It pushed everyone to the limit” . The entire process from start to finish took about 10 to 12 weeks to build, and every single flower you saw was specifically chosen from species that would have existed in the 18th and 19th centuries. That attention to detail is why the show feels so immersive, even when it takes clear creative liberties with history.
Queen Charlotte’s Wig Count Is Staggering
Golda Rosheuvel plays Queen Charlotte with such commanding presence that it is easy to forget she is sitting under sometimes heavy and elaborate wigs. But the numbers behind those hairstyles are something else entirely. For Season 4, the queen wore a total of 19 wigs . That does not count the hundreds of wigs created for background actors and other cast members.
The hair and makeup team, led by Nic Collins, built somewhere in the hundreds of wigs for the season, with at least 100 to 150 wigs created just for the masquerade ball . Each wig requires a design process, a cage to be built for structure, and then the careful application of hair, decorations, and sometimes mechanical elements.
For the masquerade ball specifically, Queen Charlotte’s wig paid homage to her husband King George and his love for astronomy. The outer cage was shaped like a heart and made from twisted hair with silver leaf. Inside sat a replica of the nuptial crown the king gave her, also made entirely from hair . The amount of craftsmanship that goes into a single wig for this show exceeds what many period pieces do for entire casts.
Jonathan Bailey Left Behind a Helpful Guide
When Jonathan Bailey played Anthony Bridgerton, he approached the role with the kind of dedication that actors bring when they know they are part of something special. Before he moved on to other projects, including his role in the Wicked movie, Bailey created something for the actors who would come after him.
Bailey put together a sort of “manual” for his on-screen siblings who would eventually take over as the lead of their own seasons . The guide contained advice, observations, and probably some tips about navigating the pressures of being the central love story in a globally watched show. Luke Thompson, who now leads Season 4 as Benedict, admitted he knew the manual was there if he needed it, but he chose to find his own way through the role.
“I did want to just work it out myself. I think you only really learn properly by making a few mistakes along the way,” Thompson explained . He added that playing the lead in Bridgerton is such a personal experience that each actor has to shape it for themselves. Still, knowing that Bailey left behind something for his castmates shows the kind of supportive environment the show has built among its ensemble.
The Real Tea on Set Is Actually Real Tea
This detail might seem small compared to thousands of yards of fabric and hundreds of wigs, but it adds a charming layer to the show’s production. When you see characters sitting down for a cup of tea, what they are drinking is actually tea. Not colored water, not some prop substitute, but real tea.
The production goes through gallons of PG Tips and Tetley tea every season for the cast to sip during scenes . It is a small touch, but it helps the actors feel more grounded in the world. Considering how many tea-drinking scenes happen across all four seasons, that adds up to a lot of hot water and tea bags. The show leans hard into the Englishness of the setting, and making sure the tea is real fits right in with that commitment to atmosphere.
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Final Factual Information
Bridgerton Season 4 is currently streaming on Netflix with the first four episodes available now. The remaining four episodes will arrive on February 26, 2026 . The season follows Benedict as he searches for the mysterious Lady in Silver he met at his mother’s masquerade ball, unaware she is actually Sophie, a maid working for a cruel family . The cast includes returning favorites like Jonathan Bailey, Simone Ashley, Nicola Coughlan, and Luke Newton, alongside new cast members Yerin Ha, Michelle Mao, and Isabella Wei . Classical covers of modern songs appearing this season include Usher’s “DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love” featuring Pitbull, Coldplay’s “Life in Technicolor,” and Third Eye Blind’s “Never Let You Go” .
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