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Gilded Age S4: Society's price revealed
25 Aug
Summary
- Bertha Russell faces consequences for changing society.
- Agnes van Rhijn seeks to regain her social standing.
- Marian and Peggy navigate new personal paths and relationships.
The highly anticipated fourth season of The Gilded Age is set to premiere on November 1. This new, eight-episode installment delves into the evolving lives of the series' central female characters.
Carrie Coon's Bertha Russell is navigating the consequences of her efforts to reshape society. Her actions have created a new landscape, and her family must now contend with the fallout. Christine Baranski's character, Agnes van Rhijn, aims to restore her former social prominence.
Amidst these power plays, Marian, portrayed by Louisa Jacobson, is forging her own independent path. Peggy, played by Denée Benton, faces the challenge of gaining acceptance from her prospective in-laws as she plans her future. The season's narrative arc emphasizes the personal struggles and ambitions of these women.
Season 3 saw Bertha orchestrate a marriage for her daughter Gladys, which ultimately became a love match. However, her husband George harbored resentment over the situation. Bertha also championed the inclusion of divorced women in social events, a move that may have future implications. Marian received a proposal from Larry Russell but harbored doubts, while Peggy accepted a proposal from Dr. William Kirkland.
