Dearest gentle readers, we’re back in the ton breaking down Bridgerton Season 4, Part 1, where it is at last Benedict’s moment. The forever-free-spirited second son finds his world shaken when a mysterious Lady in Silver crashes Violet’s masquerade, and suddenly settling down doesn’t seem so dreadful. We dig into Benedict’s season 3 development, first impressions of Sophie Baek, the upstairs/downstairs romance tease, and whether this love story is hitting its marks. Plus, all the juicy B-plots: Penelope’s fame (and royal scrutiny), Fran and John’s return, Eloise on the shelf, Hyacinth ready to debut, Lady Danbury itching to escape the ton, and Violet’s long-neglected garden finally getting some attention. Grab your dance card and press play.

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