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Gilded Age S4: Agnes vs. Bertha Ignites!
13 Oct
Summary
- Season 4 will feature serious household complications and narrative lines.
- Agnes plans a dinner for President Cleveland, sparking conflict with Bertha.
- Peggy Scott faces wedding drama amid in-law issues in the new season.
The Gilded Age season 4, set to premiere on November 1, will introduce "serious complications in the household," according to Christine Baranski. The season will explore numerous intertwined narrative lines involving its established characters.
A central plotline involves Agnes van Rhijn hosting a dinner for President Grover Cleveland. This event is expected to intensify the rivalry between Agnes and her neighbor, Bertha Russell, with Baranski describing their interactions as "head to head."
Elsewhere, Peggy Scott prepares for her wedding to Dr. William Kirkland, facing challenges with her future in-laws. The trailer also hints at marital troubles for Bertha and George Russell. Ben Ahlers, as a footman-turned-inventor, continues his societal integration.
Cynthia Nixon's character, Ada van Rhijn, is embracing her role as head of the household, becoming more assertive. Nixon states that the rivalry between the Russell and Van Rhijn families has moved from a "cold war" to a "hot war."
Marian Brook, niece of the Van Rhijn sisters, will also feature prominently. Agnes shows significant devotion to her family, acting pragmatically to protect them. While Ada has historically been Marian's ally, their relationship will be tested this season due to Marian's actions.
