If you’re getting ready for Bridgerton Season 4 and realizing you may not remember which sibling did what, who married whom, or why everyone keeps dramatically entering ballrooms—you’re not alone.
The Bridgerton family is large, emotional, and aggressively romantic. Which is kind of the point. This recap will walk you through all eight Bridgerton siblings, where they started, where they are now, and why each of them still matters heading into Season 4.
Consider this your refresher. No rewatch required.
The Bridgerton Siblings (In Birth Order)
Because yes, birth order matters in this family.
Anthony Bridgerton – The Responsible One (Eventually)
Season focus: Season 2
Anthony is the eldest Bridgerton sibling and the Viscount, meaning he inherited the title, the responsibility, and the emotional repression.
In Season 1, Anthony is controlling, stressed, and deeply allergic to vulnerability. By Season 2, we finally understand why: unresolved grief, fear of love, and an overwhelming sense of duty.
Enter Kate Sharma, who challenges him at every turn and refuses to let him hide behind obligation. Their slow-burn romance is chaotic, intense, and worth the wait.
Where he is now: Married, in love, and slightly less stressed—but still very much Anthony.
Benedict Bridgerton – The Artistic Middle Child
Season focus: Season 4
Benedict is the free spirit. The painter. The sibling constantly questioning society, class, and whether he actually wants the life he was born into.
He spends much of the series feeling like he doesn’t belong—too unconventional for the ton, too privileged to fully escape it. His story has been quietly developing in the background.
Where he is now: Searching for purpose, creative fulfillment, and about to become very important.
Colin Bridgerton – The Traveler Turned Romantic Lead
Season focus: Season 3
Colin starts the series as charming, well-meaning, and a little lost. He travels, writes, and avoids settling down.
Season 3 brings Colin into full romantic focus with Penelope Featherington, transforming their long-standing friendship into something deeper, more complicated, and emotionally charged.
Colin’s growth is about maturity—learning who he is without running away and finally seeing what’s been in front of him the whole time.
Where he is now: Married, grounded, and significantly more self-aware.
Daphne Bridgerton – The One Who Started It All
Season focus: Season 1
Daphne is the eldest Bridgerton daughter and the family’s first romantic lead. Her season sets the tone for the entire series: high-stakes courtship, societal pressure, and the reality of marriage behind closed doors.
Her romance with Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings, is intense, complicated, and central to establishing the emotional DNA of the show.
Where she is now: Married with children, less visible in later seasons but always part of the family foundation.
Eloise Bridgerton – The Rule Breaker
Season focus: Strong subplot, especially Seasons 2–3
Eloise has never been interested in marriage, children, or the expectations placed on women of the ton. She’s curious, outspoken, and deeply frustrated by societal limitations.
Her journey so far has focused on friendship, independence, and ideological conflict—especially her complicated relationship with Penelope.
Her eventual romance is quieter, more unexpected, and challenges her assumptions about love and independence.
Where she is now: Questioning everything, slightly disillusioned, and very much on her own path.
Francesca Bridgerton – The Quiet One With the Emotional Depth
Season focus: Season 3 (kind of)
Francesca has often been in the background, but Season 3 brings her into sharper focus. She’s reserved, introspective, and deeply emotional beneath the surface.
Her story is one of the most mature in the series, dealing with grief and second chances.
Where she is now: On the cusp of a story that book readers know is quietly devastating.
Gregory Bridgerton – The Hopeless Romantic (In Training)
Season focus: Background (for now)
Gregory is still young in the show, but book readers know he grows into a true romantic—dramatic declarations and all.
He idolizes love, believes in grand gestures, and has one of the most energetic romantic arcs of the siblings.
Where he is now: Growing up, watching his siblings, and absorbing far more chaos than anyone should.
Hyacinth Bridgerton – The Chaos Queen
Season focus: Background fan favorite
Hyacinth is observant, witty, and not fooled by anyone. She sees everything, says most of it, and has absolutely no interest in pretending otherwise.
Her future love story is playful, clever, and perfectly matched to her personality.
Where she is now: Young, sharp, and clearly destined to run circles around everyone later.
What This Means for Season 4
By the time Season 4 arrives, several Bridgertons are settled—but not all of them. The groundwork has been laid for deeper stories, quieter romances, and emotional arcs that move beyond first love.
If Bridgerton has taught us anything, it’s this:
- No sibling stays in the background forever
- Love shows up when you least expect it
- And family will absolutely comment on it
You’re officially caught up.
Now you’re ready for Season 4—and whatever dramatic, romantic chaos the Bridgertons bring next. And filtered through VidAngel of course.
