Bridgerton S4 Part 1 ends with Sophie’s stepmother next door and Benedict’s controversial offer

MovieWeb’s recap of Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1 says the four-episode first half closes with two big developments: Sophie’s stepmother, Lady Araminta Gun, and her daughters move in next door, and Benedict Bridgerton asks Sophie to be his mistress in Episode 4, “An Offer From a Gentlemen.” The article highlights the central tension between Sophie (Yerin Ha) and Benedict (Luke Thompson): Sophie is a housekeeper who also appears as the mysterious “Lady in Silver,” while Benedict struggles with class norms and his Bridgerton-family expectations.

Their chemistry is shown in brief, intimate moments, including a passionate encounter on a staircase and Benedict’s line, “You deserve more,” after Sophie says working for a family like his was a dream. MovieWeb notes Sophie’s stunned reaction to Benedict’s proposal that she be his mistress and frames it as a sign that his conceited nature may yet need to change.

The piece argues the choice to have Sophie employed by the Bridgertons intensifies the class divide that underpins their storyline and sets up Part 2 to determine if Benedict will grow. The reveal that Lady Gun and her daughters Posy and Rosamund now live next door is presented as a clear setup for future conflict: Sophie will see her stepmother frequently, and Lady Gun is unlikely to be pleased that Sophie works for the Bridgerton family.

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