Is Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1 OTT out yet? When and where to watch Benedict and Cinderella's romance online

Dearest gentle reader, the wait for the ton's most anticipated return is finally over. Bridgerton Season 4, Part 1 will officially premier today, Thursday, January 29, 2026. This season, the spotlight shifts to the bohemian and free-spirited Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) as he embarks on a "Cinderella-esque" journey to find his mysterious Lady in Silver.

Bridgerton Season 4 OTT Release Schedule and Part 2 Date

Following the successful split-release strategy of previous seasons, Netflix has divided the eight-episode season into two equal halves. Part 1, which includes the first four episodes, is available for streaming starting today. Fans will have to wait exactly one month for the conclusion of Benedict's romance.

• Part 1 (Episodes 1-4): Releasing January 29, 2026
• Part 2 (Episodes 5-8): Releasing February 26, 2026

Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1: Release Time India and Global Streaming Guide

Netflix released the new episodes simultaneously across the globe at midnight Pacific Time. In India, the "social season" officially began in the afternoon. Here are the regional timings for the premiere:

• United States (PT): 12:00 AM
• United States (ET): 3:00 AM
• United Kingdom (GMT): 8:00 AM
• India (IST): 1:30 PM
• Australia (AEDT): 7:00 PM

In India, Bridgerton Season 4 is available exclusively on Netflix. To cater to its growing local audience, the platform has released the season with multiple audio options, including Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu dubbed versions alongside the original English audio.

Bridgerton Season 4: Benedict meets Sophie Baek

Based on Julia Quinn’s third novel, An Offer from a Gentleman, Season 4 follows Benedict as he remains reluctant to settle down despite his mother’s best efforts. However, everything changes at a glittering masquerade ball when he encounters a captivating woman in a silver dress.

Unbeknownst to Benedict, the mysterious lady is Sophie Baek (played by newcomer Yerin Ha), a resourceful woman forced into a life of servitude as a maid for the demanding Lady Araminta Gun. The season explores themes of class, identity, and the "fairytale" search for a love that defies societal expectations. Returning cast members include Jonathan Bailey (Anthony), Simone Ashley (Kate), and Nicola Coughlan (Penelope), as the Bridgerton family navigates new scandals and domestic bliss.

Since its debut in December 2020, Bridgerton has become one of Netflix's most-watched original series, known for its diverse casting and modern take on Regency-era London. While the show famously skipped Benedict's book in Season 3 to focus on "Polin" (Colin and Penelope), showrunner Jess Brownell confirmed that Season 4 would return to the chronological order of Julia Quinn's beloved book series. Filming for this season primarily took place in the UK throughout 2025, utilizing new, expansive sets to bring the "fairytale" elements of Benedict and Sophie’s world to life.