Dearest Gentle Reader, Bridgerton Season 4 is now available!

Today is a very exciting day, because Bridgerton Season 4 finally dropped on Netflix. To celebrate, I baked organic scones, made chocolate-covered strawberries, and prepared salmon canapés — because if there’s ever a time for indulgence, it’s a Bridgerton premiere.

Watching the first episode didn’t come without its challenges, though. The season was supposed to be released at 6pm, and when it wouldn’t load, a mild panic set in. After half an hour of refreshing, pacing, and questioning my sanity, I finally decided to uninstall and reinstall the app — and voilà. Crisis averted.

The first episode did not disappoint. I was completely swept up from the opening scene, already emotionally invested and deeply committed to the love interests’ happily-ever-after. If this season is any indication, I’m not prepared for what’s coming — and I wouldn’t have it any other way.