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The Gilded Age 2022

“What's your family worth?”

★ 7.7/10 · 263 votes TV-14 Drama 4 seasons · 25 eps Returning Series
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What is The Gilded Age?

The Gilded Age is a television series that premiered in 2022 and is set in the United States during the Gilded Age. The series is created and written by Julian Fellowes for HBO and is set in New York City during the boom years of the 1880s.

Type
TV series
Year
2022
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
25
First aired
Jan 24, 2022
Last aired
Aug 10, 2025
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
HBO
Genres
Drama
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Overview

The Gilded Age is a television series that premiered in 2022 and is set in the United States during the Gilded Age. The series is created and written by Julian Fellowes for HBO and is set in New York City during the boom years of the 1880s. The show follows the story of Marian Brook, a young orphaned daughter of a Southern general, as she navigates her new life with her aunts in the city. With the help of Peggy Scott, Marian becomes involved in the lives of her wealthy neighbors, including the new money Russell family and the old money van Rhijn family. The series explores the conflicts and social dynamics of the time period, and is available to stream on various platforms, including Netflix and Prime Video. The Gilded Age is an American historical drama television series that offers a glimpse into the lives of the wealthy and privileged during this period in American history.

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Should you watch it?

“A young woman navigates the rigid social hierarchies of 1880s New York City high society.”

Reasons to watch
  • lavish costume design
  • intricate social dynamics
Keep in mind
  • slow-paced narrative
  • complex character relationships

Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas focused on class conflict and social climbing.

The series contains period-accurate social conventions and themes of class disparity.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 9 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 8 episodes
Season 3 · 8 episodes

Frequently asked questions

When is the series set?

The story takes place in 1882.

Who is the protagonist?

The protagonist is Marian Brook, an orphaned daughter of a Southern general.

Where does Marian move?

She moves to New York City to live with her aunts.

Who is Peggy Scott?

Peggy Scott is an African-American woman who assists Marian.

What is the central conflict?

Marian must choose between following social rules or forging her own path.