How Benedict Differs From Bridgerton’s Other Male Leads, According To Luke Thompson

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Get ready for a fresh take on love in the world of Bridgerton as the story shifts to Benedict! Luke Thompson, who plays the second oldest brother, recently shared how Benedict’s romantic journey will be different from those we’ve seen so far, ahead of the show’s Season 4 release on Netflix in 2026.

In Season 4 of Bridgerton, Benedict Bridgerton will take center stage as the romantic lead – a role previously filled by Regé-Jean Page (Simon), Jonathan Bailey (Anthony), and Luke Newton (Colin). Each of these actors brought a unique perspective to being a Bridgerton lead, and now Thompson will do the same. He recently explained to People that Benedict’s journey with love will be distinct from the experiences of his brothers, offering a fresh take on romance in the series.

Everyone has their own challenges with love, but for Benedict, the idea of commitment itself seems to be the biggest hurdle.

I understand Thompson’s point completely. Take Benedict and Anthony, for instance. In Season 2, we watched Anthony, the oldest Bridgerton brother, wrestle with his responsibility to marry someone suitable and his desire for genuine love. He didn’t expect to fall in love, and when he did, it created a lot of complications. His problem wasn’t a fear of commitment, but rather the weight of his obligations to his family and position.

The two brothers have very different personalities. Anthony is serious and disciplined, while Benedict is much more easygoing. Because of this, they’ll naturally approach life and relationships in different ways.

Expanding on that idea, the actor who played Benedict highlighted another way his character differed from the other male leads: he freely shares small parts of himself with others, but struggles to fully open up and be vulnerable. As he explained:

He shares bits and pieces of himself with others, but carefully guards his boundaries and doesn’t let anyone get too close.

This pattern has appeared in previous seasons of the show, all available on Netflix. Benedict has dated several people, but he’s always avoided getting seriously involved. He prefers to keep things casual, and according to the show’s creator, that habit will cause him problems this season.

It’s a challenge to truly open up to someone and reveal your deeper, more complex self. That’s what this character is exploring – learning how to connect on a more profound level.

I’m a huge fan of Benedict, and I’m really excited to see what he brings to this new season of Bridgerton. I’m especially curious to see how his storyline will stand out from the other seasons.

One major change for the new season involves the female lead. Yerin Ha will play Sophie, a maid, in this adaptation of the third Bridgerton book, An Offer from a Gentleman. She and Benedict meet at a ball, but he doesn’t know her true identity, which will lead to a classic story about the differences in their social classes – something we haven’t seen before in the series.

Season 4 of Bridgerton is shaping up to be one of the most exciting romances of 2026 because it promises fresh storylines. We’ll finally see Benedict’s character develop and open his heart fully to someone, and his love story will be different from anything we’ve seen in the series so far.

Get ready to watch the first part of Benedict’s story on Netflix starting January 29th!

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2026-01-25 00:38