Wikimedia Commons/Bridgerton Season 4 TV Francesca's Bridgerton journey continues with a bold twist: a groundbreaking sapphic romance in Season 4. Discover the new love story from 'When He Was Wicked'. March 18, 2026 AceShowbiz - Bridgerton returns with dramatic twists in Season 4, focusing on the evolving story of Francesca, played by Hannah Dodd. Dodd stepped into the role in Season 3 after Ruby Stokes exited, and since then, Francesca's journey has been marked by her debut into society, falling deeply in love, and marrying John Stirling, Earl of Kilmartin, portrayed by Victor Alli.