The wait for the second half of Bridgerton Season 4 is almost over, and Netflix just gave fans a reason to get excited. With the final four episodes arriving on February 26, 2026, the streaming platform released the first clip from Part 2, and it directly addresses the massive cliffhanger that left viewers shocked at the end of Part 1.
The new footage focuses on Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha) as they navigate the awkward and emotional fallout from his proposal. In the final moments of Episode 4, Benedict asked Sophie to become his mistress, leaving her hurt and confused as she ran away. Now, the first look reveals how the two characters handle the tension when they find themselves alone together again.
The Scene That Has Everyone Talking
The newly released clip shows Sophie, still working as a maid in the Bridgerton household, wandering into Benedict’s study. She stops when she notices the painting of the woman in silver—the mysterious masked lady from the masquerade ball who has consumed Benedict’s thoughts. What Sophie knows, but Benedict does not, is that she was that very woman.
When Sophie asks Benedict about the woman in the painting and whether he loves her, his response is direct and honest. Luke Thompson’s character looks at her and says,
“It does not matter. It is you that I want now, Sophie.”
The moment is filled with tension as the two characters share deep eye contact. Benedict still has no idea that Sophie is the same person he has been searching for since the ball. His confession comes at a complicated time, especially after his offer for her to become his mistress at the end of Part 1 left things in an awkward place.
Fans who have read Julia Quinn’s novels know this scene carries extra weight. In the book An Offer From A Gentleman, which serves as the inspiration for this season, the relationship between Benedict and Sophie goes through many ups and downs before finding resolution.
What This Means for Benedict and Sophie’s Story
The clip suggests that Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 will dive deeper into the emotional struggle between the two characters. Benedict appears more sincere and less carefree compared to his earlier behavior. He seems genuinely torn between his feelings for Sophie and the social rules that make a relationship between a lord and a maid nearly impossible.
Sophie, on the other hand, remains cautious. She has to protect herself while working in a house where she could be dismissed at any moment. Her position is fragile, and getting involved with a Bridgerton brother could put her job and her safety at risk.
The showrunner Jess Brownell previously explained the dynamic between the two characters.
“Benedict lives in a fantasy world. Sophie lives in a hard reality. You have two characters who are at opposite ends of a pole, and rather than either of them needing to get all the way to the other side, they both need to travel to the middle.”
This quote from the showrunner helps explain why the upcoming episodes will focus on how these two very different people try to find common ground.
The Trailer Teases More Drama
Along with the clip, Netflix dropped the official trailer for Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 on February 13, 2026. The trailer gives a broader look at what viewers can expect from the final four episodes.
The preview shows Benedict confronting Sophie about why she did not respond to his letter. Sophie makes her position clear, saying that becoming a mistress is “the last thing I want.” This rejection hits Benedict hard, especially since he cannot seem to stay away from her despite knowing a relationship would break every rule of the Ton.
In one emotional moment from the trailer, Benedict admits, “I cannot love a maid, and yet you have taken possession of me.” This line captures the internal conflict driving his story this season.
The trailer also confirms that Jonathan Bailey and Simone Ashley return as Anthony and Kate Bridgerton. The couple arrives back from India with their newborn child, and Anthony appears ready to offer his younger brother some advice about love and marriage.
Other storylines getting attention in Part 2 include Violet Bridgerton (Ruth Gemmell) continuing her romance with Lord Marcus Anderson (Daniel Francis). Meanwhile, Francesca Stirling (Hannah Dodd) has a surprising encounter with Michaela Stirling (Masali Baduza), which sets up developments that book fans may recognize.
Fan Reactions to the New Footage
The first clip and trailer have generated plenty of discussion among viewers. On social media, fans are counting down the days until February 26. Many expressed their impatience after watching the new footage.
One fan wrote online that dropping the trailer with weeks still to go before release feels like torture. Another viewer commented that they want to “knock myself out and wake up on the 26th.” The reaction shows how invested audiences have become in Benedict and Sophie’s story.
Book readers in particular have noted that certain moments from the novel appear to be making it to the screen. The relationship between Benedict and Sophie has long been a favorite among fans of the book series, and many are eager to see how the show adapts their journey.
The New Family in Town
Bridgerton Season 4 introduced viewers to the Gun and Li family, who play a major role in Sophie’s story. Katie Leung, known to many Harry Potter fans as Cho Chang, portrays Lady Araminta Gun, a widow who treats Sophie poorly while favoring her own daughters.
Michelle Mao plays Rosamund Li, Araminta’s eldest daughter who sets her sights on marrying Benedict. Isabella Wei appears as Posy Li, the younger daughter who shows kindness to Sophie despite her mother and sister’s behavior.
This family dynamic adds tension to Sophie’s situation. She works as a maid for a household that does not value her, while trying to navigate her growing feelings for a man who belongs to a world she can never fully enter.
When and Where to Watch Part 2
Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 arrives on Netflix on February 26, 2026. The final four episodes will be available to stream starting at midnight Pacific Time, which translates to 3 am Eastern Time.
For viewers around the world, here is when the episodes drop:
- Brazil: 4:00 am BRT
- United Kingdom: 8:00 am BST
- Europe: 9:00 am CEST
- India: 12:30 pm IST
- Japan: 4:00 pm JST
- Australia: 5:00 pm AET
- New Zealand: 7:00 pm NZDT
A Netflix subscription is required to watch. The platform offers plans starting at $7.99 per month with ads, or $17.99 per month for an ad-free experience.
What Critics and Audiences Are Saying
The first half of Bridgerton Season 4 received mixed reactions from audiences, though critics were more positive. On Rotten Tomatoes, Part 1 holds a 67% audience score while critics gave it 81%. The divide shows that some viewers had strong feelings about how Benedict’s story was developing, particularly the mistress proposal that ended Part 1.
The remaining episodes have the chance to win over those who felt frustrated by the cliffhanger. With Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha receiving praise for their performances, the conclusion of the season could bring the story to a satisfying end.
Looking at the Full Season
Bridgerton Season 4 consists of eight episodes total. The first four premiered on January 29, 2026, with the remaining four following on February 26. Episode titles for Part 2 have not yet been announced, but the first four were:
- Episode 1: The Waltz
- Episode 2: Time Transfixed
- Episode 3: The Field Next to the Other Road
- Episode 4: An Offer From a Gentleman
The fourth episode title directly references the book that inspired this season, hinting at where the story would go.
Netflix has already confirmed that a fifth season of Bridgerton is in the works, though details about which sibling will take center stage next have not been revealed. Some speculation points to Eloise Bridgerton (Claudia Jessie) or Francesca Bridgerton (Hannah Dodd) as possible leads for future seasons.
For now, all attention remains on Benedict and Sophie as their story reaches its peak in the coming days. With the first clip setting up emotional confrontations and the trailer promising plenty of drama, February 26 cannot come soon enough for fans eager to see how this chapter of the Bridgerton family saga concludes.
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