'Bridgerton' S04 debuts with nearly 40M views, but below S03
What's the story
The fourth season of the popular Netflix series Bridgerton has made a strong debut, racking up nearly 40 million views (39.7 million views) within just four days of its release. The new season was launched on January 29, with the first four episodes dropping simultaneously. Despite being slightly lower than Season 3's opening viewership (45.1 million), this figure is still impressive for a drama series that has become one of Netflix's flagship offerings.
Global success
'Bridgerton' seasons re-enter Netflix Top 10 charts
The fourth season of Bridgerton has topped the global Netflix Top 10 list in several countries, including the USA, UK, Canada, India, and Australia. The success of Season 4 also saw older episodes re-entering the charts. Both Season 1 and Season 3 made a comeback into the Netflix Top 10 with approximately 2.7 million views during this period.
Release strategy
Mixed reviews for 'Bridgerton' Season 4
The fourth season of Bridgerton is to be released in two parts, with the first four episodes currently available and the remaining four set to premiere on February 26. This staggered release strategy is often employed by popular series to build viewer anticipation. Despite its strong viewership, the new season has received mixed reactions from fans online, with some criticizing the pacing and character development.
Plot details
Plot of 'Bridgerton' Season 4
The fourth season of Bridgerton focuses on Benedict Bridgerton, played by Luke Thompson. His love story revolves around a young woman named Sophie Baek, with whom he finds himself in a romantic and somewhat complicated situation after a masquerade ball. The series is based on Julia Quinn's bestselling novels and each season typically follows a different member of the Bridgerton family as they navigate love and societal expectations.