The Gilded Age

The Gilded Age

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HBO Running Drama • History

3 Seasons · 25 Episodes · Premiered January 24, 2022

The American Gilded Age was a period of immense economic change, of huge fortunes made and lost, and the rise of disparity between old money and new.Against this backdrop of change, the story begins in 1882 — introducing young Marian Brook, the orphaned daughter of a Union general, who moves into the New York City home of her thoroughly old money aunts Agnes van Rhijn and Ada Brook. Accompanied by Peggy Scott, an accomplished African-American woman, Marian inadvertently becomes enmeshed in a social war between one of her aunts, a scion of the old money set, and her stupendously rich neighbors, a ruthless railroad tycoon and his ambitious wife, George and Bertha Russell.In this exciting new world that is on the brink of the modern age, will Marian follow the established rules of society, or forge her own path?

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

9 episodes
E01
Never the New
Tue, Jan 25 2022 2:00 AM GMT+0000 80 min
1882. After the death of her father and accompanied by Peggy Scott, Marian Brook travels to New York to live with her aristocratic aunts, Agnes van Rhijn and Ada Brook. Meanwhile, determined to break into society, ruthless tycoon George Russell and his ambitious wife Bertha move their family into a lavish mansion across the street and prepare to throw their first soirée.
E02
Money Isn't Everything
Tue, Feb 1 2022 2:00 AM GMT+0000 45 min
Tom Raikes visits New York as Peggy seeks legal advice, Oscar van Rhijn homes in on Gladys Russell and drama rips through a charity bazaar.
E03
Face the Music
Tue, Feb 8 2022 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
An unfortunate development finds George's new rail station under threat, and Marian continues to see Mr Raikes despite Agnes' warnings.
E04
A Long Ladder
Tue, Feb 15 2022 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
In the aftermath of a tragedy, George agrees to help Bertha, and a visit has a lasting impact on the staff of Russell house.
E05
Charity Has Two Functions
Tue, Feb 22 2022 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
As Bertha, Marian and Aurora visit Dansville to hear Clara Barton speak, Marian's interest in Mr Raikes grow.
E06
Heads Have Rolled for Less
Tue, Mar 1 2022 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Mr. McAllister's visit to the Russells shakes the aunts' household. George aims to control the narrative. Marian considers her feelings.
E07
Irresistible Change
Tue, Mar 8 2022 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
As a historic moment captures the city, Agnes vows to protect her family's reputation, while Larry's career plans rub George the wrong way.
E08
Tucked Up in Newport
Tue, Mar 15 2022 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
As Bertha is reminded of her place on her visit to Newport, George gets his day in court and Peggy reveals the truth about her past.
E09
Let the Tournament Begin
Tue, Mar 22 2022 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
As Ada and Aurora rush to stop Marian from making a huge decision, Bertha and Mrs Astor's clash impacts all of New York society.

Season 2

8 episodes

Season 3

8 episodes

Cast

Christine Baranski
Christine Baranski as Agnes van Rhijn
Cynthia Nixon
Cynthia Nixon as Ada Brook
Carrie Coon
Carrie Coon as Bertha Russell
Morgan Spector
Morgan Spector as George Russell
Taissa Farmiga
Taissa Farmiga as Gladys Russell
Blake Ritson
Blake Ritson as Oscar Van Rhijn
Louisa Jacobson
Louisa Jacobson as Marian Brook
Denée Benton
Denée Benton as Peggy Scott
Harry Richardson
Harry Richardson as Larry Russell
Simon Jones
Simon Jones as Bannister
Jack Gilpin
Jack Gilpin as Church
Ben Ahlers
Ben Ahlers as Jack Trotter

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