Bridgerton Viewers Spot Modern Plaster in Regency-Era Scene
Devoted fans of the hit Netflix series Bridgerton have identified a subtle but noticeable costume error just minutes into the eagerly awaited fourth season of the Regency-era drama. The blunder involves a contemporary item appearing alongside period attire, sparking widespread discussion on social media platforms.
Eagle-Eyed Fans Uncover the Anachronism
Sharp-eyed viewers took to TikTok and other platforms after noticing actress Katie Leung, who portrays Lady Araminta Gun (formerly Lady Penwood), wearing a flesh-toned plaster over a cartilage piercing in her ear. The plaster became visible due to the lighting in a scene where Lady Penwood meets with Lady Bridgerton, played by Ruth Gemmell, to inquire about her son Benedict's romantic prospects.
In the shot, Leung is accompanied by her on-screen daughters, portrayed by Michelle Mao and Isabella Wei. Fans quickly highlighted the discrepancy, noting that such modern medical supplies would be out of place in the early 19th-century setting of the show.
Social Media Reacts to the Costume Slip
The discovery prompted a flurry of humorous and critical comments online. One TikTok user quipped, referencing the show's gossip columnist Lady Whistledown: 'Dearest Gentle Readers, bandaids in this era? The ton want to know!' Another asked for clarification, with the original poster explaining it was an earring covering, noting they had seen Leung's piercing on Instagram.
Other reactions included:
- 'This is literally the problem with ultra HD TVs and cameras,' one viewer pointed out.
- 'As an actor, it's wild to not take your piercing out to film,' commented another.
- 'I wish they had covered it better — like put a fancy ear cuff up there or something,' suggested a fan.
- 'Okay, so I wasn't crazy when I saw that?' wrote someone else, confirming the observation.
Season Four Plot Developments and Future Episodes
The first four episodes of Bridgerton season four were released last month, with four additional episodes scheduled to debut on February 26. This season focuses on Benedict Bridgerton, played by Luke Thompson, as he pursues a romance with Sophie Baek, portrayed by Yerin Ha, the illegitimate daughter of an Earl forced into servitude.
Their relationship faces tension in the fourth episode's cliffhanger, where Sophie storms off after Benedict suggests she become his mistress. However, Netflix has teased a reconciliation in part two, including a much-anticipated steamy bathtub scene.
Anticipation Builds for Upcoming Scenes
A preview clip shows Benedict and Sophie sharing an intimate moment in a bath filled in one of Bridgerton House's bedrooms. The scene features close embraces and a kiss, with both characters undressed, heightening fan excitement. Followers of the franchise have expressed eager anticipation online, with comments such as:
- 'Dropping this while there's still a month left is torture.'
- 'I want to knock myself out and wake up on the 26th.'
- 'Netflix really said, “Let’s ruin her patience today”.'
- 'How am I supposed to live until the 26?! This is by far the BEST season.'
Book readers have noted the significance of the bathtub scene in Benedict and Sophie's relationship development, with one fan hinting: 'The bath tub scene. Book readers if you know, you know.' This moment adds to the series' reputation for romantic and intimate sequences, following several steamy scenes in part one, including a heated hallway encounter between Sophie and Benedict near the end of episode four.
As fans await the remaining episodes, the combination of minor production errors and major plot teasers continues to fuel engagement and discussion around the beloved period drama.
