If you recall from the third season, Francesca quietly finds love with John Stirling, the Earl of Kilmartin. This opens the door for Francesca’s story to explore a queer romance, and in Bridgerton season 4 part 1, the show has already started planting the seeds. Spoilers from Bridgerton season 4 part 1 are ahead! Francesca and John make their first appearance in Bridgerton season 4 during the opening episode. At this point in the season, Francesca and John are back in a good place in their marriage.