Bridgerton season four is here and the focus is squarely on Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and his search for love. That sees Benedict meet Sophie Beckett at the masquerade ball, fall in love and their relationship develops from there. Benedict Bridgerton was always going to be queer. In season three Benedict engaged in a tryst with Lady Tilley Arnold (Hannah New) and her lover, Paul Suarez (Lucas Aurelio). Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton.