Netflix just dropped the first half of Benedict’s "Cinderella" arc, but the real fireworks are being saved for the finale. If you think the masquerade ball was the peak, you’re reading the wrong column. Part 1 was just the setup; Part 2 is where the social hierarchy gets dismantled—or where Benedict’s reputation goes to die. Here is the surgical breakdown of the February return. What Actually Happened? Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 officially premieres on February 26, 2026, at 1

Everyone is swooning over the "steamy" chemistry, but the reality is colder: Benedict Bridgerton just speed-ran his own character assassination. While the fandom is busy obsessing over the masquerade ball aesthetics, the writing in Episode 4 just pivoted from a fairy-tale romance to a masterclass in social tone-deafness. This isn't just a plot twist; it’s a fundamental betrayal of the "sensitive artist" persona Netflix has spent three seasons building. What Actually Happened?