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Take a breath, people, or don’t, because Bridgerton just dropped all eight episode titles from season four. The masquerade ball livestream? Yes, that happened for real. A live premiere that was so gorgeous it might have added to the anticipation of the coming season.

With real people in period costumes and a surprise screening, ugh, many of us would kill to just be there, wouldn’t we? But while most of us were still recovering from the stress of finding our Bridgerton alter ego, Netflix dropped the entire episode list like it was no big deal. Which it absolutely is, duh.

And these titles? They are not casual at all. If you look closely, there are clues. Practically handwritten love letters from Shondaland, begging to be overanalysed. Because this season, oh, this season, it is not just about Benedict finding his own Cinderella fairytale. It’s about winter passing and questions being asked. And if that doesn’t scream scandal and identity deception… Are you even paying attention?

We already know season four follows An Offer from a Gentleman, which means Benedict and Sophie are about to make you scream. There is a masquerade ball, a missing satin glove, a mysterious Lady in Silver who is actually a maid (yes, Sophie, we see you), and a whole Bridgerton family whose personal drama could be a spinoff to three seasons. Every one of them is either falling in love, recovering from love, or dodging love altogether, which, frankly, is why we’re obsessed.

And now, the titles. Here is what we are working with. This season is divided into two parts. Titles of the first part are “The Waltz”, “Time Transfixed”, “The Field Next to the Other Road” and “An Offer from a Gentleman”.

And for the second part, the titles in order of their release are “Yes or No”, “The Passing Winter”, “The Beyond” and “Dance in the Country”.

Right? RIGHT?? Tell me “Time Transfixed” doesn’t sound like someone is about to kiss someone they absolutely shouldn’t. “The Field Next to the Other Road”? That’s either heartbreak or secret rendezvous energy or possibly both, well, because it’s Bridgerton. And “Yes or No”? That’s giving complete proposal vibes. Or worse, a confession. Or worse, a rejection. Who knows? We are here for the drama.

Also: “Dance in the Country”? Sounds like something dramatic is going down in episode eight. Again, we are here for it.

But here’s what really makes this list interesting: it is all coming in two parts. Part one will premiere on January 29th, and part two drops on February 26th. Which means we are about to have a major cliffhanger. Why do you do this, Netflix?

So do what you need to do. Rewatch the masquerade or the previous season if you want t,o because it is finally happening!