Series synopsis
The Gilded Age is an American drama television series that premiered on HBO on January 24, 2022. It was created by Julian Fellowes. It stars Carrie Coon, Morgan Spector, Louisa Jacobson and Denée Benton.
It’s 1882 and the Gilded Age is in full swing when Marian Brook, a young orphaned daughter of a Southern general, moves in with her rigidly conventional aunts in New York City. With the help of Peggy Scott, an African-American woman masquerading as her maid, Marian gets caught up in the dazzling lives of her rich neighbors as she struggles to decide between adhering to the rules or forging her own path.
Premise
It’s 1882 and the Gilded Age is in full swing when Marian Brook, a young orphaned daughter of a Southern general, moves in with her rigidly conventional aunts in New York City. With the help of Peggy Scott, an African-American woman masquerading as her maid, Marian gets caught up in the dazzling lives of her rich neighbors as she struggles to decide between adhering to the rules or forging her own path.
Premise: What's your family worth?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Carrie Coon as Bertha Russell
- Morgan Spector as George Russell
- Louisa Jacobson as Marian Brook
- Denée Benton as Peggy Scott
- Taissa Farmiga as Gladys Russell
- Harry Richardson as Larry Russell
- Blake Ritson as Oscar van Rhijn
- Simon Jones as Alfred Bannister
Supporting cast
- Jack Gilpin as Church
- Ben Ahlers as Jack Treacher
- Kelley Curran as Enid Turner
- Thomas Cocquerel as Tom Raikes
- Celia Keenan-Bolger as Bruce
- Michael Cerveris as Watson
- Ben Lamb as Hector Vere
- Debra Monk as Armstrong
- Kristine Nielsen as Bauer
- Kelli O'Hara as Aurora Fane
- Patrick Page as Richard Clay
- Sullivan Jones as Thomas Fortune
Guest cast
- Audra McDonald as Dorothy Scott
- Ashlie Atkinson as Mamie Fish
- Claybourne Elder as John Adams
- Ron Raines as John Thorburn
- John Sanders as Stanford White
- Zuzanna Szadkowski as Mabel Ainsley
- Carolyn Holding as Helen Astor
- Jeanne Tripplehorn as Sylvia Chamberlain
- Katie Finneran as Anne Morris
- Amy Forsyth as Carrie Astor
- Kevin McCormick as Menacing Man
- Desi Oakley as Miss Wavell
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 41 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 16 | March 5, 2022 | December 29, 2023 |
| Season 1 | 9 | January 24, 2022 | March 21, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 8 | October 29, 2023 | December 17, 2023 |
| Season 3 | 8 | June 22, 2025 | August 10, 2025 |
| Season 4 | 0 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meet the Russell Household | March 5, 2022 |
| 2 | Meet the Van Rhijn Household | April 2, 2022 |
| 3 | The Black Elite of New York | March 4, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Never The New 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. |
January 24, 2022 |
| 2 |
Money Isn't Everything Tom Raikes’ visit to New York delights Marian but worries aunt Agnes. An increasingly desperate Peggy seeks legal advice from Mr. Raikes, George takes steps to further his latest business plans, Oscar van Rhijn homes in on young Gladys Russell, and a charity bazaar becomes the source of a dramatic stand after Bertha is slighted. |
January 31, 2022 |
| 3 |
Face the Music An unfortunate development finds George’s new rail station under threat. Despite Agnes’ warnings, Marian continues to see Mr. Raikes, who lays his ambitions bare. Peggy learns that a publisher is interested in her stories. At a talk given by Clara Barton, Ada reunites with a childhood friend. Oscar grows attached to his plan, while Jack invites Bridget to a show. |
February 7, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
You Don't Even Like Opera On Easter Sunday, Agnes informs Ada, Marian, and Oscar of her nephew Dashiell Montgomery's imminent arrival in New York. In need of a change after an emotional visit to Philadelphia, Peggy asks Marian about returning to 61st Street. Meanwhile, Bertha sidesteps Mrs. Astor to support the Metropolitan Opera House, and Oscar begins courting Gladys once again. |
October 29, 2023 |
| 2 |
Some Sort of Trick After giving Oscar his final verdict, George sends Clay to meet Mr. Henderson, the union leader at his Pittsburgh steel plant. Meanwhile, Agnes chides Ada for being too chatty during a visit with Luke Forte, Mrs. Fane arranges a match for Marian in Newport, Larry gets a new commission, and Peggy is welcomed back to 61st Street by all but one. |
November 5, 2023 |
| 3 |
Head to Head As the opera war heats up, an unlikely guest attends Bertha's Met fundraiser, while Agnes backs Mrs. Astor's effort to preserve the Academy's dominance. Meanwhile, Peggy offers to travel with Mr. Fortune to Alabama to cover a story about the Tuskegee Institute, Ada organizes a special luncheon for Mr. Forte, George attempts to sway Henderson, and Watson considers an offer. |
November 12, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Who Is in Charge Here? As George faces opposition for a new railway plan, Bertha prepares for the Duke's return, and Ada finds purpose in the temperance movement. |
June 22, 2025 |
| 2 |
What the Papers Say Amid their domestic quibbles, Agnes and Ada welcome the Scotts into their home. Bertha and George disagree about Gladys's future. |
June 29, 2025 |
| 3 |
Love Is Never Easy While George enters tense negotiations, Larry and Jack meet with a potential investor. Later, the Scotts meet the Kirklands. |
July 6, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 24, 2022 |
| Last aired | August 10, 2025 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |