Dearest gentle reader… Netflix announces return date for Bridgerton season four

Netflix has confirmed that Bridgerton season four will be returning to Irish screens in early 2026

Netflix has announced that Bridgerton season four will be returning to Irish screens in early 2026.

Season four of the hit show, starring Ireland's own Nicola Coughlan, will be released in two parts, with the first part being released on Thursday January 29.

Part two of the season will then be released a month later on Thursday February 26.

Each part will feature four episodes.

The fourth season of Bridgerton turns its focus to bohemian second son Benedict played by Luke Thompson.

Despite his elder and younger brothers both being happily married, Benedict is loath to settle down, until he meets a captivating Lady in Silver at his mother's masquerade ball.

His love interest Sophie Baek will be played by Yerin Ha.

Sophie Baek is a new character inspired by book heroine Sophie Beckett, a strong-willed young woman whose humble origins and secret past lead her into the world of the Bridgertons.

Season four welcomes back fan favourites Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton, Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton and Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Bridgerton, joined by Victor Alli as Lord John Stirling, Julie Andrews as Lady Whistledown, Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury, and Simone Ashley as Kate Bridgerton.

The series is based on the best selling romance series 'Bridgerton' by author Julia Quinn, season four of the show marks the half mark of the series, with each season focusing on one of the eight Bridgerton siblings love stories.

Netflix has already renewed the show for season five and six ahead of season four's premiere.

The future seasons will shine a spotlight on the love stories of Eloise, played by Claudia Jessie; Francesca, played by Hannah Dodd; the last remaining son Gregory, played by Will Tilston; and the youngest Bridgerton, Hyacinth, played by Florence Hunt.