Bridgerton 2020 Season 4 Episode 1

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00:00You

00:30The platter's more to the left. Mrs. Wilson, there is another batch in the oven. The girls will need something warm after a fortnight in a carriage. Precisely. Thank you, Mrs. Wilson.

00:49Gons are just out and napkins are fresh and ready for you.

00:52I noticed a boot print in the entry hall.

01:11Come on, let's see.

01:13Come on, let's see.

01:15Come on, let's see.

01:17Oh, it is good to be home. Have you forgotten Scotland so quickly?

01:31Oh, I am glad to be home as well.

01:37Oh, thank you. That's perfect. Just like you. You're not perfect, Elliot.

01:43I'm just like his mother.

01:43We do not want anyone spilling tea on the air to our great men.

01:52Penelope, I have missed you.

01:53Oh, Elle. How is Scotland?

01:57There are not nearly enough people in the weeks.

02:00They're sweet as long as you are not the one who has to look after them and mind their cries.

02:04I, for one, am glad the Viscount Lair when they return.

02:07They've certainly needed more boys.

02:09It's getting rather girlish around here with Gregory off at Eden.

02:12If Miss Hyacinth has her way, she shall make her debut any day now.

02:17Mama finally let me lower my hands.

02:19Did she?

02:21Say hello.

02:22Dear Louise, hello.

02:24Hello.

02:27It should be perfect.

02:29It would be perfect if...

02:30Where is Benedict?

02:33That was so...

02:34Please, fetch my carriage.

02:40Of course I will.

02:40Move.

02:49Lady Bridgerton, are you sure you would not prefer for me to fetch him for you?

02:52You've had to fetch him for me one too many times these last months.

02:55Time for once.

02:57Lady Bridgerton.

02:57I require an audience with my son.

03:00Unfortunately, the room is in a state of disarray.

03:02Disarray.

03:04Move!

03:09Benedict Bridgerton!

03:11Oh my word.

03:13Where is your chaperone, young lady?

03:15Mother?

03:15How are you here?

03:16God.

03:17Oh, that is so bright.

03:19Dear God.

03:20Who are you?

03:21I am...

03:22We really should not.

03:22No, no, no.

03:23It does later.

03:23John.

03:24John.

03:34I am...

03:36I am.

03:40I am.

03:41I am.

03:45Come on, boy.

04:12Asking if you should like to continue the family's investment in copper.

04:16I remember the Viscount was quite insistent it was a wife.

04:19Boyle writes to ask for a loan to reinforce his cattle fence.

04:23Of course.

04:23Are you certain, Mr Bridgerton?

04:25The Viscount would not usually...

04:37Mother.

04:38For constantly missing family events or turning up late.

04:45Usually smelling of liquor.

04:46For taking advantage of my figure with not one, but two mistresses.

04:50Benedict, what happens if one of these mistresses gets with child?

04:53They're not my mistresses.

04:54The fact that you find this a laughing matter,

04:56you still have two sisters who must marry and their fate depends.

05:01Anthony is the Viscount.

05:02His reputation secures the Bridgerton name.

05:04I'm merely a second son.

05:06Who also must marry some day.

05:08Who will need to be a gentleman and not a...

05:11A rake.

05:12Language mother.

05:13You will make yourself unwell if you carry on as you have a Bridgerton.

05:15I am only saying, the eligible ladies of the tom,

05:18many of them are lovely, but they all have the same dream of marriage.

05:22Parting a more venturesome course outside good society.

05:24In doing so, I'm being true to myself.

05:26Is not that the point?

05:27Should not that be enough for you?

05:28You never will if you do not settle down and join society.

05:40Enough is enough.

05:41Mother.

05:42Enough, Benedict.

05:43Member of this family.

05:46All the eyes of the tom will be on us hosting the first ball.

05:49And it's, um, beyond time.

06:05I've sent for her, your majesty.

06:14Have you yet decided whether you will attend Lady Bridgerton's ball?

06:18How long does it take for one to arrive at the palace?

06:22She is late.

06:23Well, the new hostess of the season's first ball.

06:27Why is Lady Bridgerton hosting the first ball instead of you?

06:47You have only just sent for me, your majesty.

06:48Late!

06:49My deepest apologies.

06:53Have a season.

06:55This time is great friends.

06:57And it shall stay that way as long as you bring me great...

07:00I should like a foretaste before your first issue is distributed today.

07:12Tomorrow night the social season shall begin.

07:14You must begin how it begins.

07:16The proper way.

07:23Dearest gentle reader...

07:24Dearest gentlesism begins.

07:30But it might look a little different from what our fair ton has come to exasperate ball.

07:36An event sure to transport its guests into fantasy.

07:42Harley has a weekly rendezvous with Lady Luton every Friday.

07:45Oh, the Queen will relish that.

07:47And if I print it, Lady Luton...

07:49Am I interrupting?

07:51No, not at all.

07:53Oh, my dear son.

07:55How was the Queen?

07:59Terrifying.

08:01She made me recite my column from memory.

08:03Hmm.

08:03Whistle down for a little while?

08:05That is most kind of you.

08:10Be anyone we so choose.

08:12I'm feeling rather powerful tonight.

08:16Perhaps I should go dressed.

08:17And go dressed as the Queen.

08:19Which Queen could possibly overpower our great warden.

08:24Free to make the acquaintance of anyone we so desire.

08:29All that is your other event.

08:44Prepare your...

08:51For anything...

08:59You look well.

09:26Of course I do.

09:28Of course.

09:30You are meant to attend some sort of shocking society event.

09:34Surely.

09:35You cannot stay long.

09:37Well, I do not need you for a long time.

09:40Much merriment can be heard.

09:52Are those bouquets upstairs flanking the musicians?

09:55Then is that going?

09:56On the dessert table by the door.

09:57The one I told you not to put so close to the...

10:01Why have the dance cards not been laid on?

10:02The point of the evening is to try to hide one's identity by costume or mask.

10:08Not that many succeed, but...

10:09Will they stay masked all evening?

10:12Until the clock strikes midnight.

10:14Sounds thrilling.

10:15Thrilling for them.

10:16Oh...

10:16Thrilling for them.

10:18I can do this.

10:45I can do this.

10:48I can do this.

11:18There is a large group that are at night.

11:20I can do this.

11:22I can do this.

11:24I can do this.

11:28I can do this.

11:30I can do this.

11:32I can do this.

11:34I can do this.

11:36I can do this.

11:38I can do this.

11:40I can do this.

11:42I can do this.

11:44I can do this.

11:48I can do this.

11:49I can do this.

11:50I can do this.

11:51I can do this.

11:52I can do this.

11:53I can do this.

11:54I can do this.

11:55I can do this.

11:56I can do this.

11:57I can do this.

11:58I can do this.

11:59I can do this.

12:00I can do this.

12:01I can do this.

12:02I can do this.

12:03I can do this.

12:04I can do this.

12:05I can do this.

12:06I can do this.

12:07Oh.

12:08How do you like me to tie it on?

12:09Instead of your chaparretra.

12:10Oh no.

12:14Many shoulders.

12:16How many balls exactly do we get to attend this season?

12:20I think I shall like society.

12:21Young ladies are not meant to ra-

12:55Violet Bridgerton.

12:57He made it tamry.

12:59Are you certain you have no regrets?

13:01Not one bit.

13:02Boosting the first ball of the season.

13:04Who is missing?

13:06Benedict.

13:07Seems he is late.

13:08Again.

13:09Ah.

13:10Ladies.

13:11Do you think you are?

13:13I'm Zeus.

13:14Are you a hero?

13:15I most certainly am not.

13:17I am been a woman.

13:20I think we look rather good.

13:22I could not agree more.

13:32Vipers, let us make haste for home.

13:40Pardon me, I unfortunately must find my son.

13:43Well done.

13:44Well done.

13:45Well done.

13:46Well done.

13:47Bridgertons.

13:48Where might I locate the honourable Mrs. Collin, Bridgerton?

13:53Well done.

13:54Well done.

13:55Well done.

13:56Bridgertons.

13:57Where might I locate the honourable Mrs. Collin, Bridgerton?

14:05Well done.

14:06Well done.

14:07Well done.

14:08Well done.

14:09Bridgertons.

14:10Where might I locate the honourable Mrs. Collin, Bridgerton?

14:21Will you degrace us with your presence tonight, Your Majesty?

14:24Well?

14:25Your Majesty, the season has only just begun.

14:28I tire of debutantes.

14:30They have been so unreliable in the past.

14:32Let us turn our attention this year insta-

14:35Um.

14:37Certainly.

14:38Oh.

14:41Oh, um.

14:42Unfortunately dull, unfortunately.

14:45Who else?

14:46Mr. Fry might be eligible.

14:48If one squints.

14:50Is there anyone here worthy of my interest?

14:53Um.

14:54Has anyone seen Mr. Bridgerton?

15:03Good evening, ladies.

15:04Good evening.

15:05Good evening.

15:17Hi.

15:18Hi.

15:19Univirious.

15:20Yes.

15:21Good evening.

15:23Yes.

15:24Beside.

15:25Yes again.

15:26You were meant to chaperone Eloise.

15:27I have been here.

15:28Perhaps you did not recognise me in my mask.

15:30You know, I do not believe that we are so-

15:31Please.

15:32He he he.

15:33How is it you are the one lady mumbled when I travelled all the way from the Highlands?

15:37I've had to go.

15:38It's not to go.

15:39Perhaps not tonight.

15:40Tonight we can be anyone we want.

15:41Oh, well, if by anyone you mean someone who will speak to those debutantes over the society,

15:47Now you must make it a fact for them by speaking with the debutants.

15:50I'll only just...

15:50Now.

15:53Good evening, ladies. You all look exceptionally lovely tonight.

15:56Mr. Bridgerton, your disguise tonight is superb.

15:59Is it? And...

16:00You all look so much alike.

16:01Ah. Yes.

16:05You are number two.

16:07Any thoughts are better for changing?

16:08You must not forget about Gregory.

16:10In fact, are you quite certain I am not him?

16:13He might be a catch, but...

16:16He tends to smell, doesn't he?

16:21Lady Penrith, welcome.

16:23It is a fine evening.

16:25Oh, indeed.

16:28No, I have absented myself from society since my husband's death.

16:33The first and the second.

16:35I am so sorry for your losses.

16:41And may I present my daughter?

16:44Miss Rosamond Lee.

16:45It is a fine evening.

16:47And this is Miss...

16:49How are your children?

16:50Oh, very well, thank you.

16:52Anthony is off in India with his bride.

16:54With Colin and Penelope...

16:55Do you think you...

16:56I cannot say.

17:01Well, you know how young men are.

17:03Did you study your miniatures this morning?

17:08Hmm.

17:10There he's shallow.

17:11What matters most is his surname.

17:14There are rumours of rakish behaviour, but everyone...

17:17Lord Arliss is his mistress.

17:26It would have to be rather bold to bring her right under the nose of our majesty and his wife.

17:30I have thought that the news of Lord Arliss Bridgerton eagerly chatting with debutants is the most scandalous news of all.

17:49Then why is Penelope Bridgerton keeping to the war to begin with?

17:52Oh.

17:52And I am surprised you've not had Lady Whistledown write about Benedict.

17:55She is looking for a gentleman to champion this year.

17:58Yeah.

17:58The last thing this...

17:59My mother will explode and burst into flames at the feet of an outraged monarch.

18:03For your sake, I do hope you've overheard something better on the war.

18:06Beatants?

18:07I do not pretend.

18:09Pen, there may not have been enough people in Scotland, but reflect.

18:13And what I realise is that there is no need for me to antagonise suitors or debutants.

18:19I can be entirely pleasant to all.

18:20I'm on the shelf.

18:21You?

18:22On the shelf.

18:24Oh.

18:24Here we are.

18:25Why, thank you.

18:26Here.

18:26Oh.

18:26What if we were to stay for the season?

18:41Don't you just the two of you catch your distance from one another this summer?

18:47Which is understand life together in a home that Michaela considers hers as much as ours.

18:53Perhaps I should have thought of that.

18:55I should like to make a contribution to Parliament this year.

18:59We could set up Kilmartin House, make it just...

19:07Benedict Bridgerton's here.

19:09He is.

19:13Mr. Bridgerton.

19:13Oh, Mr. Bridgerton.

19:15Mr. Bridgerton.

19:15Okay.

19:16Lady, could I trouble you for the next dance?

19:33Uh, sir, you see, I would love to, but...

19:38Unlucky.

19:38Lord Napier, forgive me for interrupting.

19:40I have just found this young lady's dance card.

19:43But, unfortunately...

19:58With joy at one of these things,

20:01it is positively spilling out of you.

20:03Well, fending off the gentleman on my own.

20:15Does he not possess the qualities you seek?

20:18Qualities?

20:20You are not?

20:22No.

20:22I did not mean to cry.

20:27No, do not concern yourself.

20:28Have you lost your chakra?

20:29No, she...

20:29Is it that we've met?

20:30No, I cannot dance.

20:33You cannot dance?

20:38Huh.

20:40You have seen through me.

20:43Clearly, this is my first masquerade,

20:45and what role are you playing?

20:47I'm standing here tonight.

20:48I think that Ton might be bewildered

20:50by the sight of us conducting dance lessons

20:52in the centre of the ballroom.

20:53Well, there's always...

20:54I could ask for a chaperone

20:55if it would make you more comfortable.

20:57Surely there is a maid nearby.

20:58I shall have to trust you for tonight.

21:06What of him?

21:07Um, my...

21:15He is a fine choice.

21:22Excellent.

21:24He is rich, handsome, and abridgital.

21:27But...

21:27Perhaps there are other gentlemen...

21:29Pardon me, Mamie, Derek.

21:42You're welcome.

21:45That is my arm.

21:49You are mistaken.

21:50I would recognise my busybody little sister anywhere.

21:53No-one else will ever know who I am in the mask.

21:55Please.

21:57Can I have your swords?

21:58Upstairs.

22:00I wish you had stayed in Scotland.

22:15Looking for me, I hope.

22:22It is certainly a pleasant surprise to find you.

22:25Do you remember what she said?

22:48Not bad.

22:52She likes us.

22:58Mr. and Mrs. Mondridge, Your Majesty.

23:00Like the Greeks, your torch has been passed.

23:10Lady Bridgerton has hosted the first ball, and I have graced it.

23:14I'm grateful you chose to attend.

23:16I hope next time, Mr. Bridgerton will show more of his face.

23:20I would like for you and me to enjoy ourselves this season.

23:26In fact, on that, Your Majesty, is a reason I handed over the first ball of the season.

23:35I have a part in society this year.

23:38As you know, I have contributed much to society and to our...

23:43And your friendship, it has been the honor of my life every moment.

23:53But it is time to travel to visit my ancestral home.

24:03I have...

24:04So I would like to leave at the end of this season.

24:10I think I should like to leave.

24:22No.

24:36It is a relief.

24:48And what is wrong with the other young ladies?

24:50Well...

24:51That we're pursuing you.

24:55While I can imagine that it's taxing for you,

24:57you must remember that those young ladies have spent their fittings,

25:00not to mention that three hours alone it takes to do up their hair

25:02for the five or six hours they will be at this ball.

25:05All in the hope that you might simp...

25:07Truly?

25:10Truly.

25:18Or...

25:19not.

25:20Feel a little out of place at a society function.

25:23How can that be true?

25:25Then I do participate in.

25:30Well, do not worry.

25:33I will not tell my mother.

25:34This is your home, Ben, which...

25:37makes you a Bridgerton.

25:40Look,

25:41you really cannot have your name, then you cannot have...

25:43Benedict, I presume.

25:44You were just as Whistledown describes, both in appearance and nature.

25:48Filly self-possessed,

25:50and yet you do not feel as if you fit in.

25:53Who are you?

25:54Where did you grow up?

25:55Here.

25:56You know, you have managed not to tell me a single thing about yourself.

26:00Is that something you do?

26:02Put all of the attention?

26:03Sometimes it is easier

26:05to stay in shallow water.

26:08Warmer.

26:08More pleasant.

26:09If they are warm and...

26:12pleasant.

26:15Will you not wait out deep?

26:17Point is well taken

26:18about the efforts made by tonight's young ladies.

26:22I cannot help but feel that they...

26:24When I stay in shallow water...

26:28Is that I too feel like an imposter.

26:36Even more so here.

26:37I believe

26:38I still owe you a dance lesson.

26:41Why me?

26:42Why is it that you wish to dance with me?

26:43Uh, because I...

26:44Very well.

26:49First,

26:50we bow.

26:52Then,

26:54you put your hand in mine.

27:04Now you move a little.

27:05A simple box system.

27:20A simple box system.

27:22One, one, two, three, and you are quite the pretend student.

27:45Oh, oh, excuse me.

27:46Do not worry.

27:47One, two, one, two, three, one, two, four.

28:00Impressive.

28:02I remember this moment exactly so that if I wish, I can escape here.

28:08Perhaps the most intriguing person I've ever met.

28:11If I cannot know your name or where you live.

28:15That will not be possible.

28:17Hmm. A silver ingenue who can never be seen again.

28:31You should not watch.

28:47Your name?

29:02What does it mean?

29:04Well...

29:05I must go. My shepherd will be looking for me.

29:09Please, do not leave.

29:17I can whisk you out of here if you would like.

29:22I shall have to face everyone eventually.

29:25Oh! Excuse me.

29:29Watch where you are going.

29:33I can whisk you out of here if you would like.

29:37I shall have to face everyone eventually.

29:39Oh! Excuse me.

29:42Watch where you are going.

29:47That is Lady Whistledown.

29:50Go and make it knowing that there is a diamond here tonight.

29:53I am pleased to make you acquainted.

29:56Wonderful to meet you, ma'am.

29:57Hello.

29:58Oh, hello.

30:01I must go.

30:17Meet.

30:30Tell me everything.

30:33Something.

30:34Did you enjoy yourself?

30:36It was...

30:38They are here.

30:40I've said everything exactly as you...

30:42Oh.

30:43Sophie, hey.

30:47Both of you, I cannot thank you enough.

30:53How horrible it is to be on one's feet all night.

30:56There's nothing...

30:59Sophie.

31:01You must have had a pleasurable evening.

31:04Here with our tea.

31:05My apologies, Mom.

31:06Your beds have been turned down, your hairbrushes cleaned, your nightwear readied, and the tea is here for you now.

31:14Until your evenings?

31:17Have you heard of Stimley?

31:20Did he?

31:24Or he will, if...

31:25I would not worry, Rosamond. You are my daughter.

31:28Whoever he was talking with tonight, she cannot possibly compete.

31:37You are excused, Sophie.

31:43Your Majesty, um...

31:46It is just, half of the young ladies I observed tonight had their eyes on him, and the Mars are wondering about his intention for the season, but...

32:01Of all the men of the ton, I would wager that Benedict Bridgerton is the least likely to marry.

32:06The very least.

32:07Oh, well, I did not...

32:10Um...

32:11When I said wager...

32:12We have a wager.

32:13Yes.

32:14How much are you willing to settle on this bet?

32:17Me?

32:18Yes.

32:19I feel he may have left early.

32:20But you seem to enjoy yourself tonight.

32:22In fact, I did.

32:23Which shelf, exactly?

32:24The shelf.

32:25I have decided to be a spinster.

32:26Oh, Eloise, that is not something you simply get to do.

32:27It is true.

32:28There are certain young ladies who would be considered on the shelf if they have no prospects of your age, but you would surely have no trouble securing a husband.