Jonathan Bailey's return to Bridgerton season 4 part 2 is 'super important to the dynamic' according to Netflix showrunner — but not just for Benedict

WARNING: spoilers for Bridgerton season 4 part 2 ahead.

I'm honestly surprised that it wasn't kept a secret, but before new episodes even aired, it was revealed that Jonathan Bailey (Anthony Bridgerton) and Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley) would return for Bridgerton season 4 part 2.

It feels like a lifetime has passed since we were invested in their own story, and that's because it has been. They were the breakout stars of Bridgerton season 2, which came to Netflix back in 2022. They were written out as taking leave to India, which made sense given the pair's hectic work schedules.

Fast forward four years, and they're back. With Benedict ...