#an offer from a gentleman

[the-other-art-blog]

There's something so beautiful about Benedict wanting to be more than a Bridgerton...

Then voicing these feelings for the first time and only to Sophie, and Sophie being the first person who truly sees him for who he is...

To then Sophie getting angry because the family jokes about him and they don't seem to know him...

To finally the family understanding how unique Benedict is...

It's his love for Sophie that stood him apart 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹

It even became THE love story of the Bridgerton family!!!

Excuse me while I cry 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[livmondcole]

I CAN'T, THIS IS TOO MUCH FOR ME

[nicetoseesofttotouch]

😭 Sophie is near, announce her already!

Credit: twitter Sophiepoets

[corporalicent]

BENOPHIE WEEK: Day one

[dailybenophie]

LUKE THOMPSON & YERIN HA (+ ISABELLA WEI) in the BEHIND THE SCENES of BRIDGERTON SEASON FOUR

Do join us as we welcome in the Season of Love, with a special gathering to be held on the most cherished day of the year, February 14. Esteemed members of the Ton shall be in attendance. Perhaps even a few whisperings from Season 4 may reveal themselves… Make haste and RSVP soon! (x)

[metal-redcherries]

I still stand by my hypothesis.

Luke can be next to a dead plant and he still will have chemistry with the dead plant.

No because really what the fuck. WE ARE SO NOT READY FOR BENOPHIE

[ryebecca]

"He wasn’t certain how this woman had come to mean so much to him. It seemed that one day she was a stranger, and the next she was as indispensable as air. And yet it hadn’t happened in a blinding flash. It had been a slow, sneaky process, quietly coloring his emotions until he realized that without her, his life lacked all meaning." 🐝 ✨ - An Offer From a Gentleman, Julia Quinn

[mrsbridgerton]

luke thompson stepping on yerin’s feet is so hilarious to me

[msfangirlgonewild]

🐝 𝒫ℯ𝓇𝒻ℯ𝒸𝓉𝒾ℴ𝓃 𝓉ℴ ℴ𝓊𝓇 𝓅𝒶𝒾𝓇𝒾𝓃ℊ𝓈 🐝

[dalessandrablog]

My theories on love triangles in Bridgerton IV

Needless to say, the teaser brought back my full-blown Bridgerton mania.

I actually got into the show while reading Benedict’s book, so you can imagine—his love story with Sophie is by far my favorite.

As a Cinderella fan, how could it not be?

Anyway, after going through a few fandom opinions and theories about what’s still to come... I started wondering if, in this case, a love triangle might actually work well.

At this point, we know the show loves to include that little spark of jealousy from the male leads—and honestly, I have to laugh thinking about people who said months ago that it wouldn’t suit Benedict. (Myself included)

The teaser showed the exact opposite—and he didn’t even present himself yet!

In the book, Benedict is torn between Sophie and the mysterious “lady in silver,” who’s actually her in disguise—but there are a few things that make me think we might be getting a proper third wheel this time… if not a fourth.

They’ve confirmed we’ll be seeing more of the Bridgerton household staff (especially since Sophie becomes one of them), and Rosamund—rather than just being a stereotypical “evil stepsister” like in the book—is apparently willing to do anything to win over Benedict.

Now, I’m not saying Michelle Mao and Yerin Ha look identical, but… considering the hair color, their height, and the fact that the lady in silver wears a mask that hides most of her face… I immediately thought Rosamund might try to pass herself off as her.

Honestly, it could work. They need drama.

But I’d be really annoyed if this Cinderella story turned into a Little Mermaid situation.

And knowing they’re currently filming in a church… I really hope it’s for Benedict and Sophie’s wedding and not a scene where he’s about to marry the wrong woman.

A “So it was you all along” moment would be so cringe to me. I’d much rather have a reveal more in line with the book.

I hope I’m wrong about that theory—but not the second one.

Because I’m definitely not the only one who’s thought of this:

Benedict being jealous of Footman John.

We’ve seen way too much of him in spoilers for it to be nothing.

And he doesn’t even have to be a real love interest for Sophie!

He just has to be a possibility.

Let’s be real—Benedict has had four official love interests over the course of the series. Not a bad choice, and it actually fits the “bohemian artist” vibe they’ve given him in the show.

In the books, he’s experienced, but not a full-on libertine like Michael, Anthony, or Simon.

It works, and it makes his offer to Sophie (to become his mistress) more understandable. But it also creates a huge imbalance between them romantically.

Neither Kate, Penelope, nor Daphne had any real romantic or sexual experience before their husbands, and with Sophie… it’s hard to believe she’s had any.

First, she literally wouldn’t have time.

In the book, Araminta never gives her days off, and I doubt that’ll change. Sophie’s only real escape is through books.

Second, she doesn’t want illegitimate children.

She wouldn’t risk it. She doesn’t even do it with Benedict—why would she with someone else?

Also, her strength and sense of self-worth in the book are exactly what make her so special in Benedict’s eyes.

That trait, to me, is non-negotiable—because otherwise you’re completely changing the core of her character.

I’d love to see a version of Sophie more like Danielle from Ever After (though book Sophie already reminded me of her).

Someone who can stand up for herself when needed, but who’s also fragile and deeply yearning for a family to love her, and a partner who sees her for who she really is.

Before I go off too much about how I want to see Yerin Ha wield a fencing sword for any reason whatsoever, let’s go back to Footman John.

Honestly, I don’t think there’ll be any real flirting between him and Sophie—but since they’ll be working together, it’s impossible that some kind of bond won’t form.

Some people think John will have a crush on Sophie’s new maid friend—and I agree.

But Benedict could easily misread the whole thing.

And that fear of losing Sophie might be exactly what he needs to feel.

Sure, Benedict’s faced rejection before, but when it comes to love, he’s always kind of won anyway.

He’s a privileged noble (and I love Benedict, don’t get me wrong), but I do want to see him suffer a bit after making us wait this long for his season.

So how does a man like that deal with the idea that he could lose the woman he loves to someone who has less to offer?

Because that’s the point.

Benedict thinks he can give her more—protection, a roof over her head, fine clothes—but in secret.

Meanwhile, John, who comes from the same social class as Sophie, could offer her marriage, legitimate children, and not wealth, no—but a love she doesn’t have to hide.

And those are the things Sophie actually wants.

She doesn’t care about Benedict’s money—she wants love and the peace of knowing her children are protected by a name.

That realization—that someone else could give her what she wants more than he can—might finally force Benedict to reconsider his proposal, realize how unfair he’s being, and decide, yes, this woman is worth more than any society that always felt like a cage to him anyway.

And if it turns out John was never into Sophie at all? That would honestly be hilarious.

Now, I’m not the showrunner, obviously, but if they must go the love triangle route, something like this?

I’d be totally on board.

Whether I’m right or not… time will tell.

[vocallywritten]

I think this has been said before but allow me to reiterate how much I really want them to keep that moment when Benedict asks Penelope to dance, only to completely ditch her in almost the same breath because Sophie walked in the door, leaving Colin to swoop in and dance with Penelope instead. Please with the story out of order it's actually way funnier because you KNOW Colin would be so indignant on his wife's behalf. But also Show Colin is, IMHO, a waaayyy bigger gossip fiend than Book Colin, so he would also get very invested in Benedict's Cinderella story.

[the-other-art-blog]

I love this change from the book. I mean, I loved the original scene when Sophie had a big entrance where people whispered about her and gentlemen rushed to her. Here, she stands mesmerized by the chandelier, without anyone noticing her. She's just there enjoying the moment, happy and innocent.

The music is beautiful too, very appropriate to introduce Sophie who's the sweetest character ever.

Of course, a gentleman asks her to dance in the end, which calls back to the book. I'm just screaming at Benedict to wake up and go to her.

[winnie-the-monster]

And found himself facing what had to be the most breathtaking woman he’d ever seen.

He couldn’t even tell if she was beautiful. Her hair was a rather ordinary dark blond, and with her mask tied securely around her head he could even see half of her face.

But there was something about her that held him mesmerized. It was her smile, the shape of her eyes, the way she held herself and looked about the ballroom as if she’d never seen a more glorious sight than the silly members of the ton all dressed up in ridiculous costumes.

Her beauty came from within.

She shimmered. She glowed.

She was utterly radiant, and Benedict suddenly realized that it was because she looked so damned happy. Happy to be where she was, happy to be who she was.

Happy in a way Benedict could barely remember. His was a good life, it was true, maybe even a great life. He had seven wonderful siblings, a loving mother, and scores of friends. But this woman—

This woman knew joy.

And Benedict had to know her.

[nicetoseesofttotouch]

Not gonna lie, the only reason why I'm excited for the new Bridgerton season is because we are getting closer to THE second son, Benedict Bridgerton.

“Be mine. Be mine right now. Be mine forever. I’ll give you anything you want. All I want in return is you”

[corporalicent]

an offer from a gentleman | chapter eleven

He said, his voice thick and urgent.

[dailybenophie]

YERIN HA and LUKE THOMPSON wrapping filming for BRIDGERTON SEASON FOUR.

Do join us in bidding our dear Ton a farewell as they conclude the production of the forthcoming season! Indeed, there is much to look forward to… (x)