Bridgerton enthusiasts have voiced frustration over what they describe as jarring green screen usage in the newest series of Netflix's Regency-era drama. Season four, which centres on Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and his affair with maid Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha), has drawn criticism for obvious fake backgrounds in several scenes.
One viewer shared footage on X showing Benedict and Sophie arriving at the Bridgerton residence by carriage, with a notably artificial backdrop. 'No i'm actually p***ing myself at the green screen background,' they posted. Another commented: 'The fake backgrounds were very obvious this season.' A third remarked: 'There are Doctor Who episodes from the 70s with more convincing green screen.'
The debate spread to Reddit, where one user expressed concern: 'I've always been a bit alarmed at how much green screen is used on this show when they have so many damn sets.' Another frustrated fan vented: 'They take so many years to roll out a new season yet manage to do a terrible job when it comes to production.'
Viewers are particularly aggrieved given the 18-month gap between seasons. The first four episodes dropped on 29th January, with the second instalment due on 26th February. It remains to be seen whether the final four episodes will address these grievances.
