The first part of the new Bridgerton season has been released. We explain the 10 most important differences from the book.
What is Bridgerton? The Netflix series Bridgerton takes place in London in the 19th century. The eight siblings of the family are on a quest for love and must navigate high society – always surrounded by gossip, drama, and intrigue.
We are currently in season 4. The first half of the season is already available to watch on Netflix:
- Part 1 (Episodes 1-4) was released on January 29, 2026
- Part 2 (Episodes 5-8) will be released on February 26, 2026
What was the ranking based on? In the following list, we want to look at 10 things that are different in the book compared to the series. We ranked the differences roughly by importance. Which change had the greatest impact on the story?
Spoiler alert: The list contains spoilers for Season 4 Part 1, that is, the first four episodes.
Rank 10: Violet has to move out
What happens in the series? Besides the Bridgertons themselves, the iconic house of the family is also a fixed part of the series. Even though we visit other locations in between and some family members move out or are long-term absent, it still feels like the center of the family. This is mainly because Mama Bridgerton continues to live there and takes care of the still-unmarried children.
What happens in the book? In the book, we learn that the living conditions have changed somewhat. After the masquerade ball, Violet moves out to make room for Anthony and Kate, who from that point on live in the Bridgerton house with their two children Edmund and Miles.
This makes sense, as Anthony, the oldest son, inherits the house. However, in the series, they probably wanted to keep the familiar location, and thus sent the young couple on a trip to India.
