Bridgerton stars Yerin Ha and Luke Thompson

Bridgerton released the first half of season four less than a week ago, and introduced a plotline that has already outraged some viewers.

Season four of the Netflix period drama follows a new romance between Benedict and Sophie, played by Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha, after the characters’ first meeting at a masquerade ball.

In the couple’s final moments together in part one, after they get steamy on the stairs, Benedict suggests that Sophie be his “mistress”, in a move that has left many fans voicing their disgust and disappointment.

However, during a recent interview with Variety, Bridgerton showrunner Jess........

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