Bridgerton: how bridgerton season four, part two uses classical pop covers across the final four episodes

Warning: Spoilers ahead for season four, part two of bridgerton. The second half of the season has been released and it stitches Benedict Bridgerton and Sophie Baek’s fairy-tale ending to a steady stream of classical pop covers that underscore key emotional beats.

Bridgerton’s final four episodes focus on Benedict and Sophie amid hurdles

The story arc centers on Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha) across the final four episodes, delivering moments of bliss, yearning and despair while pushing the couple toward a fairy-tale ending. The road to that ending remains marred with hurdles for the pair, and the season’s second half repeatedly punctuates intimate and public scenes with orchestral takes on well-known pop songs.

Episode five: Hyacinth’s recital features Charli XCX and Billie Eilish covers

Episode five stages Hyacinth Bridgerton’s recital, where a classical spin on Charli XCX’s party anthem "360" from her Brat album plays as young men and women dance. Hyacinth (Florence Hunt) ends the event disappointed by the boys, while Gregory Bridgerton (Will Tilston) fares better and notices one girl in particular; he later tells Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton), "I think I may be in love. "

The same episode also uses a cover of Billie Eilish’s "Birds of a Feather" as Penelope Bridgerton (Nicola Coughlan) writes her latest Lady Whistledown column. Penelope’s column argues that people from opposite worlds can be drawn to each other, and that it is not desire that is the problem — it’s the world itself. The song continues as Benedict sweetly dances with Hyacinth at the recital and a man waves at Eloise Bridgerton (Claudia Jessie) from across the room.

Private confession and a first sexual encounter scored by Teddy Swims

After Sophie abruptly leaves the recital early, she and Benedict speak privately in his room; Benedict confesses that he loves her. Sophie initially makes excuses for why they cannot be together, but she ultimately says, "I love you, " and the couple have sex for the first time while a cover of Teddy Swims’ "Lose Control" plays.

Ballroom return and a garden moment underscored by The Cars and Sting

Guests arrive at a ball hosted by Cressida (Jessica Madsen), who makes a grand return to the ton as the new Lady Penwood; a classical rendition of The Cars’ "Just What I Need" accompanies the entrance. Later, John Stirling (Victor Alli) pulls Francesca Stirling (Hannah Dodd) away from the ball for a private moment in the gardens. A classical cover of Sting’s "Fields of Gold" plays as John looks at the moon, holds Francesca and tells her that she’s "the perfect wife" and will be "the perfect mother when the time is right. " The choice of that wistful ballad is framed around the good times shared between the couple, and readers of the book element are reminded that John’s unfortunate death is coming.

Finale: bathtub scene, first public dance and Queen Charlotte’s farewell

In the finale, a cover of Camila Cabello’s "Never Be the Same" from her debut solo album Camila scores a steamy bathtub scene between Benedict and Sophie; Sophie warns that she cannot risk another pregnancy scare, so Benedict instead pleasures her. A cover of a Lord Huron ballad plays during Sophie and Benedict’s first dance as a public couple in the town. The same song continues over a scene in which Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel) and Lady Danbury (Adjoa Andoh) laugh together and grow emotional, aware that Lady Danbury will be leaving soon. "We have such fun together, " Queen Charlotte tearfully tells Lady Danbury, holding her hand.

Now streaming and an odd error message elsewhere

Bridgerton season four, part two is now streaming. Separately, an "Error 418 - I am a teapot" message appeared with the line: "Short and stout, this is my handle, this is my spout. "