An Unfortunate Interview With Neil Patrick Harris on His Dastardly New Role

At long last, Bridgerton is officially back! This season, the love story focuses on the second eldest of the family, Benedict — one that queer fans have been awaiting with equal parts anticipation and trepidation. Why? Because of fears around bi erasure.

Last season, Benedict (Luke Thompson) had the queer breakthrough fans had been calling for since season one, when he witnessed men engaging sexually for the first time. At the time, he was shocked, confused, and, many suggested, curious. Benedict, after all, has always been the artist of the family — and who, alongside his sister Eloise (Claudia Jessie), another queer suspect since season one — is the most bohemian and progressive of the Bridgertons. At long last, in season three, Benedict acted on those burning, latent desires.