Bridgerton fans are finally realising where they recognise Eloise from

After what felt like an eternity of waiting, Bridgerton fans have at long last been treated to the latest instalment in the raunchy hit period drama.

Season four, part one, hit Netflix last week (29 January), with the second part set to be released at the end of this month (29 February), much to the misery of impatient fans fuming over having to wait one month longer for the highly-anticipated season.

Now, this season of the 'Ton is focused on Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha), but we've still been reunited with a bunch of familiar faces, including Claudia Jessie - AKA Eloise Bridgerton.

Eloise, the fifth child of the prestigious Bridgerton family, is a clear favourite amongst Bridgerton fans, with many loving her witty and rebellious feminist values that refreshingly defy 19th-century societal norms.

The plot of season four follows bohemian Benedict, who is far from keen to settle down. That is, until a maid known only as the Lady in Silver captures his attention at the masquerade ball.

With the reluctant help of his sister Eloise, Benedict begins to set out in society to uncover the young lady’s hidden identity.

We soon find out that the woman is actually a resourceful maid named Sophie, working for the formidable Lady of the house, Araminta Gun (Katie Leung, known for playing Cho Chang in the Harry Potter films).

Now, while viewers may know all about Eloise, it's clear they know way less about the actress behind her after only just realising what else she has starred in - and it's miles away from the beloved Regency-era drama.

Claudia Jessie stars as Eloise in Bridgerton (Netflix)

Years before appearing on Bridgerton, Jessie also starred as DC Jodie Taylor in BBC's Line of Duty for one series, back when series four aired in 2017.

DC Jodie Taylor worked alongside DCI Roz Huntley (played by Thandiwe Newton), who was the main target of AC-12's investigation into bent coppers.

Fans of Line of Duty will remember that DC Jodie Taylor was completely invested in DCI Roz Huntley, often breaking the rules and protocol to protect her boss.

Unlike her beloved character Eloise, many viewers thought DC Jodie was less favourable.

Bridgerton fans are finally realising Jessie also starred in Line of Duty back in 2017 (BBC)

"Rewatched Line of Duty from start to finish. Can’t believe how much of the Bridgerton cast are in it throughout!" beamed one X user.

Another chimed in: "I have only just twigged that Eloise Bridgerton is also Jodie from Line of Duty. Yes, that Jodie in Season 4.

"Well done, Claudia Jessie!"

And a final X user echoed: "How are people only just realising today that Eloise from #Bridgerton was Jodie in #LineofDuty?"

Bridgerton is currently available to stream on Netflix.