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The Gilded Age

2 SEASONS | 14 EPISODES | TV-MA

The American Gilded Age was a period of immense economic change, great conflict between the old ways and brand new systems, and huge fortunes made and lost. From Oscar® and Emmy® winner Julian Fellowes, The Gilded Age follows a young woman who moves in with her old-money aunts and quickly gets entangled in the social war between them and their new-money neighbors. In a world on the brink of the modern age, will she follow the rules of society or forge her own path?

In Season 2 of The Gilded Age, Bertha inches toward a leading role in society, Marian starts teaching, Ada begins a new courtship, and Peggy taps into her activist spirit.

Creator/writer/executive producer, Julian Fellowes; executive producer, Gareth Neame; executive producer, David Crockett; director/executive producer, Michael Engler; executive producer, Bob Greenblatt; writer/executive producer, Sonja Warfield; executive producer, Salli Richardson-Whitfield. The Gilded Age is a co-production between HBO and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.

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3:00
RECAP
Previously on Season 1
Watch a recap of the first season.
RECAP
S2 E5: Close Enough to Touch
After sharing her news, Ada questions moving ahead without Agnes’ support. Peggy experiences the dangers of the South.
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0:46
PREVIEW
S2 E6: Warning Shots
As George heads to Pittsburgh to deal with the potential strike, Bertha gets word that the Duke will return for opening night at the Met.
1:26
PREVIEW
The Weeks Ahead in Season 2
Check out what's to come this season on The Gilded Age.

The Gilded Age Podcast

Listen to the companion podcast hosted by Alicia Malone and Tom Meyers as they’re joined by some of the cast and crew who bring the show to life, sharing exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews and fun-filled history.

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Inside Season 1

5:31
Inside S1 E1: Never the New
eator and executive producer Julian Fellowes and the cast discuss the societal dynamics Marian, Peggy, Oscar, and the Russell family must navigate as they settle into the Upper East Side.
4:11
Inside S1 E2: Money Isn’t Everything
The cast and crew explore how some members from New York Society don’t quite understand how powerful the Russell family’s wrath can be.
5:02
Inside S1 E3: Face the Music
The cast and crew discuss the big risk George takes to save himself, Marian’s desire to build a family and home, and Peggy’s decision to turn down a writing job.
5:42
Inside S1 E4: A Long Ladder
The cast and crew explore the rules of Society Marian must navigate throughout the series and the conflict between Peggy’s career aspirations and what her father wants.
5:43
Inside S1 E5: Charity Has Two Functions
The cast and crew breakdown the emerging relationship between Ward McAllister and Bertha Russell and discuss family dynamics during an era with immense social expectations.
5:29
Inside S1 E6: Heads Have Rolled for Less
The cast and crew discuss Bertha and George’s attempts in doing damage control after a train derailment causes multiple fatalities, Agnes’ reaction to learning of Bannister's betrayal, and Gladys and Carrie’s budding friendship.
5:26
Inside S1 E7: Irresistible Change
The cast and crew reflect on the historical significance of the electricity demonstration, Turner’s firing, and Larry wanting to carve out a future of his own.
5:38
Inside S1 E8: Tucked Up in Newport
The cast and crew discuss George’s punishment for Mrs. Ainsley, the pressure Peggy faces when she has to bring her secret to light, and the evolution of Jack and Bridget’s bond.
6:57
Inside S1 E9: Let the Tournament Begin
The cast and crew discuss Bertha turning the tables on Mrs. Astor, the shocking turn Marian and Tom’s relationship takes, and Peggy and Dorothy confronting Arthur about his betrayal.

Creating Season 1

8:15
EXTRA
Designing The Gilded Age
The cast and crew discuss the intricately designed costumes and recreating the New York City streets and homes from the late 1800s.
5:15
EXTRA
The Black Elite of New York
The cast and crew reflect on the history of New York’s affluent African-American community and how that experience is explored with the Scott family.
2:55
BEHIND THE SCENES
Carrie Coon Brings You Behind the Scenes
The actress offers a grand tour of the Russell family's glamorous new abode on New York's Upper East Side.
2:03
BEHIND THE SCENES
Invitation to Set
Creator and executive producer Julian Fellowes, the cast, and crew contextualize the time period of the show, a woman's role in society, and the scale of production involved in creating the series.