HBO's Answer to 'Bridgerton' Quietly Rejoins the Streaming Charts
5 June 2026 at 00:00
As the streaming wars intensify, everyone wants a slice of the period drama pie. Led by the enormous success of Netflix's flagship series Bridgerton, it's clear just how big the market is for costume dramas, especially those boasting romance, theatrics, and extravagance in abundance. In its most recent fourth season, Bridgerton showed no signs of aging, actually improving on its previous installment. Season 4, Part 1 was watched by an impressive 6.4 million households during the live plus three-day period, marking a 52% boost over Season 3's premiere, and helping the show reach #1 in the streaming ranks of 83 different countries.



