Bridgerton Part 1 | Season 4, Episodes 1 & 2

Is Benedict still a notorious rake? Or is he ready to settle down? In this episode of Call Me When They Kiss, we discuss the first two episodes of Bridgerton Season 4, and we are already LOVING Sophie and this season's fresh twist on the classic Cinderella story. We share some of our most unhinged show theories and predictions, and look back at past seasons -- what worked, what didn’t, which character's development we'd like to see more of, and what’s starting to feel a little too repetitive. In true CMWTK fashion, we have… a lot of opinions. We also get into the double standards between male and female characters, especially when it comes to sexual empowerment, talking about what the show is doing well to push back against harmful purity culture, and where it still has room to do better. What are we most excited for this season? Deeper character development, higher emotional stakes, and a slow-burn romance that actually earns the payoff. We can't wait to keep watching with you and see how the story unfolds! ______________________________ Keywords Bridgerton, bridgerton season 4, character development, romance, themes, love, purity culture, historical romance, regency romance, netflix, Benedict Bridgerton, film podcast, romance podcast, tv show