As a community service, I figured I should put my insanity super powers to good use. So, herewith, I gift you the timestamps for all the Benedict scenes in seasons 1-3.
Or an excuse to post more pictures of the Stupid Handsomeness.
Enjoy!
If it's been more than a month since you've watched this great compilation of Benedict’s personality, it's time to watch it again. I really hope u/ladyjenevia does a second volume with season 4 😊
Sorry if this has been pointed out before!
I’m rewatching season 4 and if I remember correctly in the show Benedict realises Sophie and the lady in silver are the same when he finds her necklace (different to in the book where he sees her blindfolded).
So the necklace is what reveals Sophie to be the lady in silver, and it’s played with accordingly throughout the show.
At first she wears high necklines completely covering the necklace from view. At My Cottage it’s momentarily revealed, and she says she “isn’t used to low necklines,” before shutting the necklace away in a drawer (she was almost revealed there, we the audience maybe thought she would be, but she shut it away).
I’m on episode 4 now, and at Bridgerton house Sophie wears a high, sheer neckline. The necklace is entirely revealed, while still ‘covered’.
I think this is a really clever way to show Sophie is getting closer to being revealed (and also right under Benedict’s nose while he searches 😂)
What do you all think? Intentional costume design, or coincidence?
I’m going to be watching the necklace very carefully over the next episodes.
Now if I could only figure out the intention behind Benedict’s fuckboy bracelet.
With collaboration with Our Cottage HQ, we are celebrating all things Benedict this week! So let’s enjoy all things Ben (and Luke).
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Sophie outfits elimination game! It was so much fun!
A special thank you to u/bananasquid56 for help with the stills, getting the outfits in chronological order, expert advice and moral support!
Mods please can you pin the post to community highlights 🙏
...they are the two characters who if you asked the production to say their name out loud before their seasons, they would rather kidnap you and send you to the mountains. 😂
Anyone remember before S4, the show/production/cast/crew spent the first 3 seasons avoiding mentioning Sophie's name. If you asked the showrunner to speak about Benophie or Sophie they would've sh0t you on the spot.
They only mentioned Sophie by name for the first time publicly after S4 was announced. Luke Thompson always dodged the mention of Sophie (although he did drop subtle Easter eggs such as saying he read his book and that he can't wait to swim in a lake), the showrunner avoided speaking about Benophie, Tom Verica even made enemies with Benophie fans when he kept antagonizing them and fought with them in the comment sections.
It was such a crazy time.
The same thing is happening to Phillip by the constant "the love interest from the book".
It's just an observation and I find that so funny actually. As both a Benophie and Philoise fan, I've clearly been in the TRENCHES.
If I had a nickel for every time the show has dodged the name of a future love interest, I'd have two nickels which isn't a lot but it's weird that it happened twice.
I can't help that this popped up on my algorithim (that I've carefully curated to heavily favor Bridgerton content 😅)
Luke inviting us in is my favorite part but here's the full video: https://youtu.be/VGHJPpo2oeU?is=8HuJ6kk34xszd81T
On 9am EDT on July 23, 2024, it was announced that Season 4 was Benedict’s. And Benophies worldwide celebrate! Can we unofficially make July 23rd Benedict’s show birthday? While I know Luke is a Cancer, Benedict does have Leo qualities!
Let’s celebrate!
in case anyone needs it, I actually found it really helpful <3
bridgerton cast give love advice
btw I'm new to Reddit, idk how any of this works sorry haha
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I heard about this year's 'The Bayeux Tapestry' exhibition at The British Museum just a few days ago. So I'm listening to this history book narration again. (I hope to get tickets for next January.)
I originally intended to listen to this history book as a bedtime story when I couldn't sleep, but it actually kept me wide awake. So I ended up listening to it during the day instead.
You may also watch it on Netflix! Enjoy!
I have heard more than one commentator declare confidently that Luke isn't playing the piano in his scene with Francesca. As we know, Luke is a very good pianist- he played for the Queen!
I think the problem is the way the scene is edited. They shot it exactly how they would if he couldn't play a note. I understand how it makes the moment more intimate, but it does Luke a disservice.
I hope we get more piano from him in the future. Maybe in the Christmas musical special we all crave 😊
I’m browsing clothes on Nuuly and nearly screamed when I saw this Benophie kite tee 😭😭
I’m going to have to approve that $100 charge for this month’s rental, aren’t I? 😩
Came across this article and gasped: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/09/well/mind/love-attraction-limerence.html?unlocked_article_code=1.zFA.5Q1_.QCQtJ8r34kqQ&smid=nytcore-ios-share
In that radio interview Luke made this word sound so romantic that I - as a fan - ahem did not do the diligence of double checking the meaning of this word. Now I just feel a bit dumb for not having done a quick google? ugh his stupid hair and stupid smile has made me stupid…
Elsinore is going to the Toronto International film festival as part of the special presentations. That means it’ll premiere elsewhere. If you are close to Toronto, you can see the film early even if he doesn’t go. Also, India Amarteifio’s film, Clarrisa is going to be there. She announced she is going to be there.
Based on the film’s buzz, it means Elsinore will premiere at Telluride or Venice. The premiere is the most likely screening for Luke to attend, so I’m hoping it’s in America. Anyone in Colorado or close enough to Telluride? It’s easy to run into stars in the town during the festival.
ETA Commenters have convinced me it is unlikely he will go to Telluride, Colorado, even if it premieres there. With TLOO rehearsals, would be a lot to expect.
Found this by accident and, seeing as it's almost 10 years old, I thought I'd share with y'all. I read this hilarious book ages ago and can't wait to dive back in with our talented Luke voicing Henry. Jane Austen really is a perfect fit for him.
BBC Sounds - Northanger Abbey (Jane Austen)
Disclaimer: You need to be in the UK or use a VPN to listen.
The way Benedict looks at Sophie is just beautiful 💖 I knew I had to draw it. Done with colored pencils, and markers, around 40 hours of work. I hope you like it 🫶
I started thinking about this a few weeks ago. Somebody mentioned either here or on Twitter that Benedict showed up on time for Hyacinth's dance recital after showing up late for all other recent events according to Violet. Granted there wasn't a minute to spare but he was there before the dancing had begun.
It made me think about the other ways Benedict seemed to changed during the course of the season even though Sophie never asked him to do anything. I've only watched this season but these were my observations after reading posts here, Twitter, Discord and TikTok..and watching season 4 a very healthy number of times 🤭
If I've missed any, please share or correct any mistakes I've made ☺️
Outfit #19 has been eliminated 💔
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