So, it’s finally here: Bridgerton Season 4, Part 2 has landed on Netflix with Episodes 5–8, and honestly? It’s a bit of a mixed bag — but still, thoroughly watchable. The second half picks up right where the last clutch moment left us — Benedict Bridgerton’s (Luke Thompson) disastrous “be my mistress” proposal to Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha) — and demands we actually feel the fallout from that cringe‑tastic, society‑shaking blunder.
At its heart, Part 2 still wants to be a sweeping Regency romance, and in stretches it absolutely is: the chemistry between Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha grounds a thread that Bridgerton probably hasn’t handled this well since Seasons 1 and 2. Their dynamic is messy, heartfelt, and refreshingly modern in how it refuses to gloss over the very real class divide that defines their world. Sophie isn’t just a plot device — she’s a fully fleshed‑out force of resilience and agency in a society that constantly tries to shove her into a box.
That being said, the show still struggles under its own weight at times. There are moments where it feels like too many Bridgertons — the expanded ensemble sometimes pulls emotional energy away from the central arc, and a few subplots lumber along without much payoff. If you’ve ever felt like this franchise boasts a “Bridgerton cameo meter,” Part 2 cranks it up to eleven.
And on pacing? Bridgerton has always thrived on momentum — the balls, the gossip, the score covers, the sapphic glances — but this batch, while sumptuous in look and feel, occasionally meanders. There’s a bit of déjà vu in some of the storytelling, and you might find yourself craving a sharper emotional punch in Episodes 7–8.
Where Part 2 really soars, though, is in its quieter moments: Sophie’s internal reckoning with her place in the Ton, Benedict confronting his own flaws, and the way the show finally lets both characters be more than just “a romantic obstacle.” Yerin Ha brings a reassuring strength to Sophie that makes you genuinely root for her, and even the flashier subplots (yes, we’re looking at Lady Araminta Gun) serve at least to stir the pot in the way only Bridgerton can.
Visually, it’s a feast. Candlelit halls, pastel gardens, and ball gowns that keep Instagram buzzing — the aesthetic is unmistakably Bridgerton. The show may lean on fan‑service at times, but damn if it doesn’t know exactly what its audience signed up for.
In short: If you’re here for Benedict and Sophie’s flawed, lovely, utterly human arc — and a few extra twists from beloved side characters — Bridgerton Season 4, Part 2 delivers. It’s not perfect, and a tight edit might’ve made the romance hit harder, but it’s still a satisfying finale that reminds you why this Regency playground has captured global attention.
Grade: 3½/5
Romantic, occasionally cluttered, but still a delight to watch.
