Dearest gentle reader, after much anticipation, the steamy historical romance series “Bridgerton” will soon return.

Season 4 of Netflix’s Regency-era romance drama debuts this week. Based on Julia Quinn’s book series of the same name, “Bridgerton” follows the fictional, aristocratic Bridgerton family during the glamorous social season as a new sibling attempts to find a spouse.

Per Netflix’s Tudum, season 4 focuses on the second-eldest sibling, Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and his “Cinderella”-style quest to find love.

Here’s everything to know about “Bridgerton” season 4, including how to watch.

Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek and Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton in "Bridgerton" Season 4.

Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek and Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton in “Bridgerton” Season 4.

When does ‘Bridgerton’ come out?

The first four episodes of season 4 come out Thursday, Jan. 29. The second half of the season will arrive a month later on Thursday, Feb. 26.

What time does ‘Bridgerton’ come out?

Part 1 of “Bridgerton” season 4 drops drop at 3 a.m. ET on Netflix on Jan. 29.

Michelle Mao as Rosamund Li, Katie Leung as Lady Araminta Gao, Isabella Wei as Posy Li in the first episode of "Bridgerton" season 4.

Michelle Mao as Rosamund Li, Katie Leung as Lady Araminta Gao, Isabella Wei as Posy Li in the first episode of “Bridgerton” season 4.

Where to watch ‘Bridgerton’

All seasons of “Bridgerton” are exclusively available on Netflix.

How many episodes are there in ‘Bridgerton’ season 4?

“Bridgerton” season 4 will have eight episodes in total.

L to R: Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton and Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington in Season 4 of "Bridgerton."

L to R: Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton and Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington in Season 4 of “Bridgerton.”

‘Bridgerton’ season 4 release schedule’Bridgerton’ season 4 cast

Faces old and new are slated to make an appearance this season, including:

Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton

Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton

Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma

Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton

Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton

Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Bridgerton

Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte

Victor Alli as Lord John Stirling

Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury

Julie Andrews as Lady Whistledown

Lorraine Ashbourne as Mrs. Varley

Masali Baduza as Michaela Stirling

Hannah Dodd as Francesca Stirling

Daniel Francis as Lord Marcus Anderson

Ruth Gemmell as Violet Bridgerton

Florence Hunt as Hyacinth Bridgerton

Martins Imhangbe as Will Mondrich

Will Tilston as Gregory Bridgerton

Polly Walker as Portia Featherington

Emma Naomi as Alice Mondrich

Michelle Mao as Rosamund Li

Katie Leung as Lady Araminta Gun

Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek as seen in the first episode of "Bridgerton" Season 4.

Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek as seen in the first episode of “Bridgerton” Season 4.

Where is ‘Bridgerton’ filmed?

The series is filmed throughout the U.K.

‘Bridgerton’ season 4 trailer

The Enquirer’s Grace Tucker and USA TODAY’s Saman Shafiq contributed to this report.

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