Bridgerton showrunner Jess Brownell has hinted the Netflix period drama’s groundbreaking queer romance could be an even slower burn than usual. The hit Regency romance series has just wrapped up its fourth season, which focused on second-eldest son Benedict Bridgerton (played by Luke Thompson) and his passionate love affair with maid Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha). Production is now well underway on season five, which will see Hannah Dodd taking the lead as third daughter Francesca Bridgerton opposite