Benedict season 4 label explainedBridgerton season four has arrived on Netflix, but fans are still confused by the term 'rake' in the period drama. Throughout the series, the character Benedict Bridgerton, portrayed by Luke Thompson, has frequently been referred to as a 'rake' by his mother and other family members, reports the Mirror. So, what exactly does it mean to be a rake in the world of Bridgerton? View 2 Images Bridgerton has continuously used the reformed rake trope across all its seasons (Image: NETFLIX)Within Bridgerton, rakes are gentlemen who typically pursue multiple romantic liaisons with different partners. While Bridgerton has repeatedly utilised the reformed rake trope, it seems Eloise Bridgerton's season, with Claudia Jessie in the role, could take a different direction.