In this episode of Lore Actually, we dive into Bridgerton Season 4 and the question at the center of the show: what do we actually want from romance?

We discuss Benedict and Sophie’s storyline, Francesca, John, and Michaela, why some romances feel intense while others feel quiet, and whether Bridgerton still understands the slow burn that made earlier seasons so compelling.

Along the way, we talk about the return of romance as a cultural force: from Bridgerton to BookTok to the wave of new adaptations based on bestselling love stories.

Why is romance suddenly everywhere again, and has the way we experience romance stories changed?

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