The Gilded Age returns for Season 4 on HBO and HBO Max on Nov. 1 at 9 p.m. ET. The costume drama was created by Julian Fellowes, who also created Downton Abbey.
The new season begins after the events of the Season 3 finale. George and Bertha Russell, played by Morgan Spector and Carrie Coon, are separated following an assassination attempt against George and Bertha’s role in pushing their daughter Gladys, portrayed by Taissa Farmiga, into a marriage with the Duke of Buckingham.
According to the official Season 4 synopsis, Bertha’s influence on society has come with consequences for her family. Agnes van Rhijn sees an opportunity to restore her position, Marian starts a new path, and Peggy attempts to gain acceptance from her future in-laws.
Season 4 will consist of eight episodes released weekly at 9 p.m. ET. The schedule begins with “Ring the Bells” on Nov. 1, followed by “You Won’t Hear Me Beg” on Nov. 8, “Ain’t That Good News” on Nov. 15 and “Good Taste” on Nov. 22. The remaining episodes are scheduled for Nov. 29, Dec. 6, Dec. 13 and Dec. 20.
Viewers without HBO through traditional cable need an HBO Max subscription. The service is listed at $10.99 per month with ads and $18.49 per month without ads. A bundle combining Disney+, Hulu and HBO Max costs $19.99 per month with ads or $32.99 without ads.
The ensemble cast includes Carrie Coon as Bertha Russell, Morgan Spector as George Russell, Louisa Jacobson as Marian Brook, Christine Baranski as Agnes van Rhijn, Cynthia Nixon as Ada Forte, Denée Benton as Peggy Scott and Taissa Farmiga as Gladys Vere. Other cast members include Harry Richardson, Jack Gilpin, Blake Ritson, Simon Jones, Audra McDonald, Bill Camp and Phylicia Rashad.
Sources: Page Six.