~Please welcome the Lady in Silver to the ballroom.

BENEDICT Bridgerton, brother to a powerful viscount, has a closet befitting his station. But the artist’s portrayer Luke Thompson needs some new threads. Because an unforgettable masquerade ball is coming to Mayfair — and with it, Benedict as the lead of Bridgerton Season 4.

That’s right, the man who once mooed from the corner of the ballroom is about to be the focal point of the marriage mart as he searches for a mysterious woman called the Lady in Silver. “Benedict has always been a little lost — or free depending on the way you want to look at it. But now he’s trying to find something a bit more solid in himself,” Thompson tells Tudum.

Executive producer Shonda Rhimes appreciates Benedict’s ability to “light up” Bridgerton’s spin on Regency London. “He’s a charming man who’s trying to find his way,” she tells Tudum. “He’s very delightful and funny. I’m excited for everybody to watch him.”

So what surprises will we witnessed as Benedict takes over the Bridgerton mantle? And what else should you expect from Season 4? Keep reading to find out.
WHO IS BRIDGERTON SEASON 4 ABOUT?
Benedict Bridgerton is stepping into the centre of the ballroom. Season 4, as the logline reads, “turns its focus to bohemian second son Benedict. Despite his elder and younger brothers both being happily married, Benedict is loath to settle down.” That is until an enchanting woman dubbed the Lady in Silver captures Benedict’s attention at Violet Bridgerton’s (Ruth Gemmell) masquerade ball. Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) and Colin (Luke Newton) must be proud.

Showrunner Jess Brownell is “very excited” to glide into Benedict’s upcoming love story after following his growth for three seasons. “It felt important for him to explore the fullness of himself before he settles down,” she tells Tudum. “He is someone who has big appetites, and we wanted to see him living a big life before he goes into settle-down mode.”

Now what could that more quiet life look like for Benedict? “I’m excited for where we’re going with him in Season 4. There are a lot of things I want to say about it, but I should probably wait … ,” Brownell teases.
How many episodes is Bridgerton Season 4?
The upcoming season of Bridgerton will be eight episodes.

What happens to the characters before Bridgerton Season 4?
Although Benedict will lead Bridgerton Season 4, he’s not the only family member with a busy love life. So, as we wait to see where everyone’s journeys of passion, scandal, and surprise send them next, let’s take a refresher, with a little help from Brownell and the rest of the cast. And, if you want a status update on all the weddings and breakups of the last few seasons, you can get a rundown here.
(Tudum, Netlfix)