Finally, after almost 2 years of waiting, Netflix's very decadent Regency show ‘Bridgerton’ is back, and Season 4 has hit the world of Twitter with some pretty hot takes. This time, Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson), the family's second son, is the official focus of fan conversations, given that his long-promised relationship with Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha) is finally underway.
Benedict and Sophie are the focus of ‘Bridgerton’ Season 4, and immediately, viewers took to Twitter en masse to comment on the show's release, some claiming it is "never been so back," while others lashed out at the series' story and style choices. Let's see how Twitter is reacting to Benedict and Sophie's romantic tale.
While many viewers praised the season for its focused storytelling and emotional beats, others were less convinced by the creative direction. The reactions have ranged from euphoric to deeply divided.
BookLover, “🎥Watching #Bridgerton -Season 4, episode 1 Benedict's dynamic is too messy, honestly, him being bisexual. They're going to make a very unrealistic reformation here. 😕 we'll see....”
🎥Watching #Bridgerton
— BookLover (@MrBookWorm0788) January 29, 2026
-Season 4, episode 1
Benedict's dynamic is too messy, honestly, him being bisexual. They're going to make a very unrealistic reformation here. 😕
we'll see.... pic.twitter.com/8mHcWeshyE
Some fans, however, were instantly swept away by the romance and dialogue.
Obbitdyke, “'My heart calls your name' is such a fu** good line they simply peaked with this show and no season of bridgerton (except kanthony) can top it."
'My heart calls your name' is such a fucking good line they simply peaked with this show and no season of bridgerton (except kanthony) can top it https://t.co/G88vy5V6RD
— sexy gay pennywise 🇮🇪🇵🇸 (@hobbitdyke) January 29, 2026
A particularly viral reaction praised the season for finally allowing its central couple to shine without being overshadowed by side plots.
Meredith Loftus, “#Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1 raises the bar of the series in scope, story, and style. The magic of An Offer From a Gentleman translates seamlessly to Netflix, as Benedict and Sophie take center stage. Their story isn’t sacrificed for side plots. They're the main event.”
#Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1 raises the bar of the series in scope, story, and style. The magic of An Offer From a Gentleman translates seamlessly to Netflix, as Benedict and Sophie take center stage. Their story isn’t sacrificed for side plots. They're the main event 💖 pic.twitter.com/7Pl3QkFi1L
— Meredith Loftus (@MeredithLoftus) January 29, 2026
Several viewers declared Season 4 to be the show’s strongest opening yet.
Halcyon, “I’m on Ep 2 of S4 and it is so far the best episode I have ever seen from Bridgerton. Oh my godddddd 🥹😭we have never been SO BACK.”
I’m on Ep 2 of S4 and it is so far the best episode I have ever seen from Bridgerton. Oh my godddddd 🥹😭we have never been SO BACK
— halcyon 🪁 (@halcyonxedits) January 29, 2026
Willow's Pillow, “#Bridgerton Literally when that first note drop I can literally hear my soul break into pieces in that moment💔💔💔.”
#Bridgerton Literally when that first note drop I can literally hear my soul break into pieces in that moment💔💔💔
— Willow's Pillow (@adrianneromcel2) January 29, 2026
What would Hobie Brown do?, “BENEDICT BRIDGERTON THE ROMANTIC THAT YOU ARE 😭🥹 The dance lesson scene MY GOD 🥹🥹 Bridgerton season 4 episode 1 has already outdone all of season 1 and 3 Benedict hive we are LIVEEE ( but we already knew this."
BENEDICT BRIDGERTON THE ROMANTIC THAT YOU ARE 😭🥹
— What would Hobie Brown do? (@thoughtofleaa) January 29, 2026
The dance lesson scene MY GOD 🥹🥹
Bridgerton season 4 episode 1 has already outdone all of season 1 and 3
Benedict hive we are LIVEEE ( but we already knew this)
The season’s fairy-tale influences and signature aesthetic also stood out.
Ms Kanyin, “This new season of Bridgerton is like the Cinderella story. Love it🥹😍”
This new season of Bridgerton is like the Cinderella story. Love it🥹😍
— Ms Kanyin😌 (@Oluwakanyinsol6) January 29, 2026
@lasagn1a, “i love bridgerton soo much its just soooo visually pleasing”
i love bridgerton soo much its just soooo visually pleasing
— 🐛 (@lasagn1a) January 29, 2026
Aayush Sharma, “'Bridgerton' Season 4, Part 1 is a triumphant return proving that there is still plenty of life left in the series. The Cinderella-inspired but socially conscious love story works brilliantly.”
'Bridgerton' Season 4, Part 1 is a triumphant return proving that there is still plenty of life left in the series. The Cinderella-inspired but socially conscious love story works brilliantly.
— Aayush Sharma (@JournoAayu) January 29, 2026
My ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review: https://t.co/Ng02YGEWKp#BridgertonS4 #Bridgerton @bridgerton
Despite the praise, a section of viewers expressed disappointment with character arcs, diversity choices, and technical aspects.
Chatnoir, “Bridgerton is awful..the repeated music on strings...but yes 'diverse' as to be ridiculous...happy to have all the races..ok let's go there..but still has class structure..yeah...some 'better' than others still...what a flawed omlette.”
Bridgerton is awful..the repeated music on strings...but yes 'diverse' as to be ridiculous...happy to have all the races..ok let's go there..but still has class structure..yeah...some 'better' than others still...
— Chatnoir (@Mschatnoir) January 29, 2026
what a flawed omlette
Itslady_la, “Benedict showing up at the ball after sleeping with a man completely killed my interest in Bridgerton S4 🤢😕 #bridgerton4.”
Benedict showing up at the ball after sleeping with a man completely killed my interest in Bridgerton S4 🤢😕 #bridgerton4
— ℒ. (@itslady_la) January 29, 2026
Thoughts by Ah'gieë, “The writers on Bridgerton fu**** everything, sadly. The show losing members of the titular family and instead paying more attention to a huge number of side characters will be its downfall eventually. Easing the siblings out and sending them packing after their season is horrible.”
The writers on Bridgerton fucked everything, sadly. The show losing members of the titular family and instead paying more attention to a huge number of side characters will be its downfall eventually. Easing the siblings out and sending them packing after their season is horrible
— Thoughts by Ah'gieë (@AgathaAkaahar) January 29, 2026
Micstirlings, “BRIDGERTON GET BETTER LIGHTING I CANT DO THIS ANYMORE.”
BRIDGERTON GET BETTER LIGHTING I CANT DO THIS ANYMORE pic.twitter.com/SrvpXk9Gpm
— ✶ twilight sparkle ✶ bton spoilers (@micstirlings) January 29, 2026
Each season of ‘Bridgerton’ has introduced a new romance, from Daphne and Simon pretending to be engaged in Season 1, to the enemies-to-lovers relationship between Anthony and Kate in Season 2, to the slow-burn romance between Colin and Penelope in Season 3.
‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 finally introduces Benedict Bridgerton in the center of the story. Traditionally viewed as the adventurer of the family, Benedict is coerced into getting married by Lady Violet Bridgerton (Ruth Gemmell). His reluctant ascension into society attracts Queen Charlotte s (Golda Rosheuvel) attention, who deems him to be a suitable match.
Fortunately for Benedict, he finds an applicant in Sophie Baek, his Cinderella-match. A servant in the household of Lady Araminta Penwood (Katie Leung), Sophie’s chance encounter with Benedict sets the stage for a romance shaped by class divides, identity, and societal expectations, a story that many fans believe finally allows Bridgerton to refocus on its emotional core.
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