Beloved New York-set period drama with “phenomenal” cast gets future confirmed

The cherished New York-based period series, known as “The Gilded Age“, is making a comeback with an exciting fourth season.

Developed by Julian Fellowes, who is renowned for Downton Abbey, this drama features a distinguished cast and portrays the conflict between the wealthy characters of old money and new money in late 19th century society. Bertha Russell (played by Carrie Coon) serves as the central figure, attempting to gain acceptance within high society.

Following captivating crowds for the last three years, it’s been announced that there will be more – Deadline reports HBO has given the go-ahead for another installment. This exciting news comes right as the third season reaches its end, wrapping up next month.

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Francesca Orsi, Head of HBO Programming for Drama Series and Films, expressed her immense pride in the remarkable viewership The Gilded Age has attained this season, as stated.

Join us as we journey back to 1880s New York City! Julian Fellowes, along with an exceptional team of actors and creators, have crafted a weekly event you won’t want to miss. We’re excited to delve deeper into these characters’ lofty aspirations for what promises to be another captivating season.

Erin Underhill, President of Universal Television, expressed her gratitude towards Julian and the exceptionally skilled cast and team for crafting each season of The Gilded Age. She noted that their work brings to life engaging stories filled with drama and historical depth, showcases exceptional acting performances, and boasts impressive production quality.

Spending each moment immersed in this series and its captivating characters further fuels our affection for it. We’re thrilled that both HBO and global viewers are eagerly demanding additional episodes.

Apart from receiving positive responses from critics, this series has resonated strongly with audiences too. On IMDb, it’s garnered a commendable average user rating of 8.1 out of 10 based on more than 45,000 reviews.

One user commented that the writing was exquisite, brimming with vibrant characters who seemed equally driven and purposeful. Each character’s life is richly detailed, and their storytelling possibilities are consistently pushed to their maximum potential, another user noted the exceptional quality of the characters, referring to them as phenomenal.

Besides Coon, the ensemble also features Morgan Spector, Cynthia Nixon, Christine Baranski, Louisa Jacobson, and Blake Ritson. Notably, Nathan Lane and Robert Sean Leonard will make regular appearances.

The Gilded Age is available to stream on NOW and Sky Atlantic in the UK and HBO Max in the US.

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2025-07-29 12:49