The only Bridgerton Season 3 recap you need as the Netflix period drama gears up for the fourth chapter

Bridgerton Season 3 was released in two parts on Netflix, on May 16 and June 13, 2024, respectively. Now, almost two years later, Season 4 of the show is going to be released on Netflix in two parts, on January 29 and February 26, 2026. While Bridgeton Season 3 focused on the love story between Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington, Season 4 will focus on Benedict Bridgerton, and Sophie Baek.

But before you watch Season 4, you might want to brush up on what happened in Season 3, so you can understand the new season better. Here's the only Bridgeton Season 3 recap you need.

Bridgerton Season 3 recap

Bridgerton Season 3 followed Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton as the main couple, as every season focuses on a Bridgerton sibling and their love interest. The show has shown us in previous seasons how Penelope was overlooked by society, Colin, and burdened by her family’s financial issues for years. In Bridgerton Season 3, Penelope decided it was time to change her future and set her sights on finding a suitable husband, not just for security, but to protect her freedom and continue her secret life as Lady Whistledown.

Colin Bridgerton returned to London after his travels abroad with a more confident personality. However, his excitement faded when he realized that Penelope was distant and guarded around him. He tried to repair their bond, and offered to help her improve her confidence and charm so she could succeed in the marriage market. What began as a friendly gesture to help her gain confidence slowly turned into something more meaningful.

As Penelope gained attention in society, her transformation became evident to everyone, including Colin. Lord Debling emerged as a serious suitor, offering Penelope stability and respect. His presence made Colin jealous, and made him realize that he had romantic feelings for Penelope. They grew closer, soon developed an unsaid relationship as their intimacy deepened, and got engaged.

But things became complicated when there was a chance that Penelope’s identity as Lady Whistledown would be revealed. Her friendship with Eloise suffered greatly in Bridgerton Season 3, and the Queen’s growing suspicion put Penelope in danger. Although Penelope and Colin got married, the fear of his finding out about her true identity made Penelope anxious. Eventually, Penelope confessed her secret to Colin, which made Colin upset and angry, but they still got married.

It took Colin quite some time to make peace with Penelope's real identity, but by the end of Bridgerton Season 3, Colin accepted Penelope fully and admitted he loved her regardless of her being Lady Whistledown and Penelope then chose to reveal her Lady Whistledown identity publicly. The season also focused on other stories, including Francesca’s quiet romance and marriage, Benedict’s search for personal freedom, Eloise’s changing path, and Violet Bridgerton opening herself to love again.

Season 4 will focus on Benedict and Sophie Baek, who will find themselves in a situation they never saw coming. Sophie is forced to live as a maid in her stepmother's household, but after meeting her at a masquerade ball, Benedict gets completely enamored by her, and decided to find out who she is. It's going to be a love story that neither anticipated, but one that will sweep them off their feet.

Bridgerton Season 4 will be released on Netflix in two parts, on January 29 and February 26, 2026, respectively. Bridgeton Season 3 is streaming on Netflix.

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