Bridgerton Season 4 Officially Breaks The Show’s Worst Trend

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Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Bridgerton season 4, part 1

While previous seasons of Bridgerton featured plenty of love stories, the first part of season 4 delivers something the series hadn’t offered before. The Bridgerton siblings continue their captivating and scandalous romantic pursuits in this latest installment of Netflix’s popular period drama.

Although the romance between Sophie and Benedict in Bridgerton season 4, part 1 feels similar to previous seasons, there are some important differences. Notably, this season features a love story between characters who are both over 30 and have been married before – a first for the show.

Up Until Season 4, Bridgerton Only Let Its Young Characters Have Romantic Storylines

Season 3 showed a playful connection between Lady Violet Bridgerton, played by Ruth Gemmell, and Lord Marcus Anderson, played by Daniel Francis, as the younger Bridgerton siblings found love. But in the first part of season 4, their relationship blossomed into a full romance – a first for the show, which typically centers on younger couples.

Both Lady Bridgerton and Lord Anderson had been widowed for some time before they found love again. Their relationship is quite different from the more lighthearted romance between Sophie and Benedict in Bridgerton season 4, and they face unique obstacles as a result.

It’s refreshing to see this happen in a show that, while claiming to be diverse, often sidelines its older characters. Previously, many senior characters seemed to exist only to create obstacles for the main characters, like Lady Araminta Kenwood did in season four.

Violet & Marcus’ Season 4 Storyline Puts The Spotlight On Middle-Aged Desire

Araminta, though she had potential as a character, is ultimately portrayed as a typical wicked stepmother, likely to highlight the similarities between Sophie in Bridgerton and Cinderella. Meanwhile, the romance between Marcus and Violet feels distinct from the more intense love stories of Violet’s children.

Violet Bridgerton and Lord Anderson are dealing with personal challenges – specifically, Violet navigating intimacy – that are common for people their age. This shift in focus reveals a different side of the show’s characters, highlighting the experiences of the older generation instead of the usual young, single leads.

Given the success of the Queen Charlotte prequel, it’s a smart move for Bridgerton season 4, part 1 to explore the stories of its long-standing characters more fully. This approach makes the show feel more welcoming and representative than before.

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2026-01-31 00:58