There’s about to be much more “Bridgerton,” however followers must wait patiently earlier than they will return to the fan favourite collection. Shonda Rhimes’ hit collection has been renewed for Seasons 5 and 6 by Netflix, the streamer introduced Wednesday throughout its Upfronts presentation, whereas the much-anticipated Season 4 is not going to premiere on Netflix till subsequent yr, in 2026.
The hope and expectation is that the streamer will finally adapt all eight books in Julia Quinn’s romance books, every one a few totally different sibling within the Bridgerton household. In order that’s simply two extra siblings left to get the official inexperienced gentle, however contemplating that “Bridgerton” is likely one of the most profitable exhibits in Netflix historical past, we be ok with its future prospects, even that far down the highway.
Nonetheless a query? Which siblings’ tales shall be tailored for the fifth and sixth seasons, as a result of whereas the streamer has to this point tailored the primary 4 books in Quinn’s collection, Netflix did initially skip over Quinn’s third guide (“An Provide from a Gentleman,” aka Benedict’s story) to make use of the fourth guide within the collection (“Romancing Mister Bridgerton,” aka Colin’s story) because the inspiration for the third season of the present.
Regardless of that shuffling, Benedict’s story is subsequent on deck for Season 4. Throughout a February occasion held in London, present showrunner Jess Brownell teased that the forthcoming season is the “Bridgerton” season most “devoted” to the respective novel, and one that may kick off with a masquerade ball.
Right here’s the official logline: “The fourth season of Bridgerton turns its focus to bohemian second son Benedict. Regardless of his elder and youthful brothers each being fortunately married, Benedict is loath to calm down — till he meets a fascinating Woman in Silver at his mom’s masquerade ball.”
Netflix additionally teased a bit footage throughout its Upfronts, which featured Season 4 leads Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton and Yerin Ha as his love curiosity, Sophie Baek.