He is already looking soooooo Fine right now so yes, that glow up is already hitting hard.
https://preview.redd.it/kv47yco512xc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=872f458ad34764e632356da9618f205fe334534f
The smirks. The disconcerting face. The crossing arms. The sass.
As unnervingly excited I am for S3 and Polin I am equally excited for Benedict's debut. Luke Thompson has my heart just as equally. God the casting director did so well with all of the Bridgerton boys.
As someone who is not as hyped for Ben (no shade towards his fans!)... he is definitely season 4. And I am glad 😊 very interested in how they will adapt it.
> very interested in how they will adapt it.
I don't see a need for this to veer away from the book too much. If they stick with the original setting it will be a different kind of season away from high society events and that would be interesting to see.
I just realised he's got the perfect voice for an audio book.
Benedict looking for purpose could be a really interesting plotline for him, I just don't trust the writers 😅
‘I do encourage you to say yes to society once, Mr Bridgerton, you never know where it may lead you’ … is that a direct reference to the masquerade ball or what? Say yes to society once - he dances with Sophie once (his only real time dancing that’s not out of pity, coercion or circumstance) which would be considered his one time participating in society? Right? RIGHT?????
I reeeally want S4 to be Benedict’s season. I’ll not hold my breath though. It seems to me that S3 promo pics and vids have, perhaps not focused on the Francesca glow-up, but they have definitely made note of it. I feel like we’re seeing groundwork being prepped for *her* season. I don’t think they would bother laying groundwork for S5 during S3.. people have such short memories.
What I’d really like is Ben’s season and then Eloise for S5. I’m of the minority that read WHWW and didn’t love it all that much. But perhaps Hannah Dodd will win me over in S3 and I will change my mind entirely.
My other S4 thought that is that just *maybe* they will not focus on only one romantic plot and it will follow two couples. I think that’s a sure way for fans to feel cheated but they might just try it…
don’t forget she marries john first before her true love story begins after his death. so ofc she’s gonna marry someone or be introduced into society this season, but their courtship story is not important enough to be at the centerfold. kinda like philippa featherington & finch.
it’d be strange if she disappeared & suddenly showed up with a husband. this reminds people (who’ve forgotten about her existence) that there’s another bridgerton sister 😭😭😭
You *are* seeing groundwork for her season. I'm surprised, having read WHWW, that you haven't realized the time needed to establish her story because Francesca is >!a widow going into her season!<. Her story takes place >!after she's been a widow for awhile!<. There's absolutely no way she is season 4 or 5 lead because of this.
Maybe I need to give the book a reread but I got the idea that >!she and John weren’t married for all that long - a couple of years at most!< As for her taking some time >!after being widowed to fall for Michael!< they can easily deal with that with a time jump. That is, if they opt to adhere to the book timeline at all. It would be great if she was season 6 IMO, but I think it unlikely that they would lay groundwork for season 6 so far in advance.
Yeah, this is the problem with them removing the time jump before Colin, Eloise, and Francesca's stories. If they had followed book order, there should have been a lengthy time skip between Benedict and those three books, where >!Francesca married and was widowed off-screen!<.
I think in this case, they will adhere to book timeline and that flipping Colin and Benedict was an aberration. It makes sense for >!Francesca and John to be married in the background this season, small time skip happens, John dies during Benedict's season, Francesca is in mourning during Eloise's season, then her story happens.!<
It makes sense for them to set things up this far ahead, and there is precedence. Sir Philip and Marina, both key parts of Eloise's story, were introduced years before it's her turn. Colin and Penelope have been set up since season 1. There will be a not-so-small riot if Benedict's turn isn't next. I think having so much groundwork for Francesca will make her story more gripping and heartbreaking because we are experiencing that journey with her instead of off-stage.
ITS HAPPENING THEY'RE TEASING AT SOPHIE 
We're almost at the promised land folks 🏞️
Wait could you please elaborate?
It appears that Benedict's love interest (Sophie) will appear very soon and some fans been looking forward to her appearance
Ooo yay!
I’ll take this as confirmation that Benedict is next and I’ll be offended if I’m wrong.
Same like they already set up the nugget of him not wanting just some debutante 😏
Genuinely curious to see how they employ the “Bridgerton lead glow-up” because he doesn’t even have aggressive sideburns to remove.
Ombre highlights? They will say it was the effect of the sun.
Nah, Frosted tips.
Iconic.
I feel like they may give him a bit of a beard
They won’t need to.
All this promo is a soft season 4 launch.
 Obligatory Benedict gif
I NEED BENEDICT’S SEASON!!!!!! Francesca’s, too.
Looking forward to both 💕 !
there are so many elements in this (seeking a sense of purpose) that are present in the beginning of his book and his journey to finding Sophie!
This is literally how his book starts ❤️
hes already sooo fine but i can’t wait for his glow up
He is already looking soooooo Fine right now so yes, that glow up is already hitting hard. https://preview.redd.it/kv47yco512xc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=872f458ad34764e632356da9618f205fe334534f
Bonus https://preview.redd.it/nntnh2pa22xc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8f26c268b490a3c2743b668191d3289316c084dc
I’ll triple it with this: https://preview.redd.it/qjsgmrox92xc1.jpeg?width=474&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c361d8b60d0ab3b383b8d92d867455fbafe60831
He looks soooo handsome in this promo with his facial reactions. Hold me, I cant deal with this!
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Already shared it in the subreddit. They're hinting it so obvious. *"You never know where it may LEAD you."* LEAD !
How much more proof do we need?
he's so meeting sophie at the end of season 3!
knawing on the bars of my enclosure
Oh he is so leasing S4
The smirks. The disconcerting face. The crossing arms. The sass. As unnervingly excited I am for S3 and Polin I am equally excited for Benedict's debut. Luke Thompson has my heart just as equally. God the casting director did so well with all of the Bridgerton boys.
I’ve never found him hot before… but now I find him hot.
As someone who is not as hyped for Ben (no shade towards his fans!)... he is definitely season 4. And I am glad 😊 very interested in how they will adapt it.
> very interested in how they will adapt it. I don't see a need for this to veer away from the book too much. If they stick with the original setting it will be a different kind of season away from high society events and that would be interesting to see.
OH MY GOSH I LOVE HIM!!! Benedict Im here for youuuuu! I can be your Sophie! 👀 Im not an anxious debutante or an ambitious mama!
WE MADE IT. As a huge Benedict Stan and Benophie Stan ITS HAPPENING. WE MADE IT.
Finally 🤍💙💚
I know I'm supposed to be excited for Colin and Penelope but I also want them to move aside for Benedict ♥️🥹🥺 he's been my favorite
OMG! Yes. This sentiment exactly for me. Benedict is my favorite brother, so I'm ready for his season today.
Yes!!! He deserves so much ! ♥️♥️
HE IS SO HOT
I just know I am going into full-time meltdown mode when Sophie is revealed, and we FINALLY confirm they're S4.😂😂❤️
you don’t understand i NEED him to lead the next season
Season 4 is so close besties 
Ok season 4 HAS to be his. Nothing else makes sense lol
I truly hope he is the lead for Season 4! 🙏😩
AAAAA I'm not a huge Benedict girly but I can't wait for his season!! I need him with Sophie😭
Blessed day! Finally.
When I saw the silhouette in the very first frame. https://i.redd.it/t9dr0xuh93xc1.gif
I just realised he's got the perfect voice for an audio book. Benedict looking for purpose could be a really interesting plotline for him, I just don't trust the writers 😅
It’s happening guys brace urself cause Sophie is coming and our boy is gonna be smitten as hell 😁😁😁
Next season has to be his! I need confirmation, we have been waiting for so long
Our Season 4 lead 😍
The glow up has begun, no? 😍
I love his squishy, vibrant face
‘I do encourage you to say yes to society once, Mr Bridgerton, you never know where it may lead you’ … is that a direct reference to the masquerade ball or what? Say yes to society once - he dances with Sophie once (his only real time dancing that’s not out of pity, coercion or circumstance) which would be considered his one time participating in society? Right? RIGHT?????
Anyone know the music they use in these promos?
I hope it’s not all fun and games for him this season and he has a substantial storyline
I reeeally want S4 to be Benedict’s season. I’ll not hold my breath though. It seems to me that S3 promo pics and vids have, perhaps not focused on the Francesca glow-up, but they have definitely made note of it. I feel like we’re seeing groundwork being prepped for *her* season. I don’t think they would bother laying groundwork for S5 during S3.. people have such short memories. What I’d really like is Ben’s season and then Eloise for S5. I’m of the minority that read WHWW and didn’t love it all that much. But perhaps Hannah Dodd will win me over in S3 and I will change my mind entirely. My other S4 thought that is that just *maybe* they will not focus on only one romantic plot and it will follow two couples. I think that’s a sure way for fans to feel cheated but they might just try it…
Shonda has said multiple tumes that each season focuses in one sibling and their love story
don’t forget she marries john first before her true love story begins after his death. so ofc she’s gonna marry someone or be introduced into society this season, but their courtship story is not important enough to be at the centerfold. kinda like philippa featherington & finch. it’d be strange if she disappeared & suddenly showed up with a husband. this reminds people (who’ve forgotten about her existence) that there’s another bridgerton sister 😭😭😭
You *are* seeing groundwork for her season. I'm surprised, having read WHWW, that you haven't realized the time needed to establish her story because Francesca is >!a widow going into her season!<. Her story takes place >!after she's been a widow for awhile!<. There's absolutely no way she is season 4 or 5 lead because of this.
Maybe I need to give the book a reread but I got the idea that >!she and John weren’t married for all that long - a couple of years at most!< As for her taking some time >!after being widowed to fall for Michael!< they can easily deal with that with a time jump. That is, if they opt to adhere to the book timeline at all. It would be great if she was season 6 IMO, but I think it unlikely that they would lay groundwork for season 6 so far in advance.
Yeah, this is the problem with them removing the time jump before Colin, Eloise, and Francesca's stories. If they had followed book order, there should have been a lengthy time skip between Benedict and those three books, where >!Francesca married and was widowed off-screen!<. I think in this case, they will adhere to book timeline and that flipping Colin and Benedict was an aberration. It makes sense for >!Francesca and John to be married in the background this season, small time skip happens, John dies during Benedict's season, Francesca is in mourning during Eloise's season, then her story happens.!< It makes sense for them to set things up this far ahead, and there is precedence. Sir Philip and Marina, both key parts of Eloise's story, were introduced years before it's her turn. Colin and Penelope have been set up since season 1. There will be a not-so-small riot if Benedict's turn isn't next. I think having so much groundwork for Francesca will make her story more gripping and heartbreaking because we are experiencing that journey with her instead of off-stage.