Dearest gentle reader,

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I am under the suspicion that maybe, just maybe, Bridgerton is about to become great again. With season 4 underway, the excitement about the tv series has sure made a comeback. I for one, could not wait for season 4 to air, and as only half of it became available, it was the only thing I could do on February 26th to spend my day watching the rest of it.

As you may know, Mr. Benedict Bridgerton, London’s most eligible bachelor (according to me), has finally found love this season. Enter Sophie, a gorgeous maid and illegitimate daughter of an earl. She’s witty and well-educated, but does come with some baggage and trust issues as well. It was quite refreshing to be able to see the same world through a different lens, learning how the staff deals with the ton’s shenanigans on a day-to-day basis.

This season’s story explores a retelling of Cinderella, angering many due to a lack of originality, though just as many were aware of the fact that each Bridgerton book, is in fact inspired by a classic story/trope. Same as season 1 was inspired by the Beauty and the Beast.

At the beginning of the season, Sophie gets the opportunity to sneak into Mrs. Bridgerton’s masquerade ball and finally experience the life she could have had for the first time. Our sweet Sophie mesmerizes Benedict, who’s solely captivated by the fact that she appears to be different from the rest of the young ladies. Seeming unfazed by the allure of Mr. Bridgerton and wholly focused on the magic of the ball. At the end of a most romantic night, Sophie flees, and Benedict is left only with a glove and a wish to reunite with the Lady in silver.

We then get to experience Benedict being an absolute buffoon, borderline blind, as he happens to meet Sophie again and does not recognise her. More to that is the fact that he looks through every single lady of the ton (no matter her heritage) trying to discern if she is the sought-after Lady in silver. Needless to say, he’s unsuccessful.

I found myself captivated throughout, unable to stop giggling at the fact that we finally can enjoy Benedict’s season. I do have to admit however that, “Be my mistress” was not the brightest moment of the poor fella.

We also got a sneak peek of Anthony and Kate’s life together abroad, albeit 0.5 seconds of it. I will admit, expected though it was, I couldn’t help but grin like an idiot at their happiness. These two seem to have won over everybody’s hearts including my own. After all, Kate was the classic archetype of the first born (angry) daughter, and we do love relating to fictional characters.

The cinematography of it all was marvellous, the sets too. I’ve dreamed far too often of Benedict’s study or that stunning dark blue bedroom. It’s like a dark academia fever dream. On the other hand, I must admit that the costumes have drifted so far away from the Regency era that we’ve now encountered a bright red sequin dress of all things. Don’t get me wrong, they’re still pretty and quite impressive, but make me uneasy in the way last season’s makeup choices did. On the bright side, Francesca and Colin no longer look like they just left the doctor’s office, so that’s a reprieve.

Of course, we cannot ignore the fact that there’s been a new Whistledown in town. I was slightly disappointed at the fact that Penelope has given it up so early in her story, whereas in the books it takes approximately 10 years for her to do so. Nevertheless, a new mystery awaits.

Looking forward, everyone seems excited to finally explore a queer romance. Perhaps between Francesca and her late husband’s cousin Michaela? Or perhaps something to do with Eloise? We sure as hell are on the edge of our seats.

All in all, I’m happy to report ladies and gentlemen, that yes, Bridgerton is back. We can finally get addicted to our sappy romance stories once again.