Everything We Know About The Gilded Age Season 2
HBO has already renewed The Gilded Age for season 2 and here's everything we know about the return of the historical drama created by Downton Abbey's Julian Fellowes. The Gilded Age has been a hit for HBO and appreciative audiences have been immersed in the show's lushly-realized New York City circa 1882, and the societal conflict between Old New York and the New Money family led by George (Morgan Spector) and Bertha Russell (Carrie Coon).
The Gilded Age began with Marian Brook (Louisa Jacobson) as the audience's POV character into the world of 19th century New York high society while the series has also laudably highlighted the African-American experience of lead character Peggy Scott (Denée Benton). Of course, like Downton Abbey, upstairs/downstairs drama from the servants of the Russells and Agnes van Rhijn (Christine Baranski) is also part of The Gilded Age's winning formula. However, Bertha and George have emerged as fan-favorite lead characters; while Mr. Russell has proved as ruthless in business as he is a loving husband and father, Bertha has singlemindedly fought to have her family recognized by high society and its leader, Mrs. Astor (Donna Murphy).
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AlthoughThe Gilded Age is ending for now, thankfully, audiences can be assured more corseted drama in the palatial mansions of New York City and Newport, Rhode Island is on the way. Here's all we know so far about how the lives of the Russells, Marian Brook, Peggy Scott, and their friends (and rivals) will continue in The Gilded Age season 2.
HBO officially renewed The Gilded Age for season 2 on February 14, 2022. The Gilded Age's ratings have been strong for the network, exceeding those
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