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Gilded Age: Emmy Noms & Russell Family Drama Explodes
12 Aug
Summary
- The Gilded Age season three earned a record eight Emmy nominations.
- The Russell family's social power dramatically declined by season's end.
- Creator Julian Fellowes sees the show as a tribute to America's past promise.
"The Gilded Age" has received a record eight Emmy nominations for its third season, underscoring its appeal. Creator Julian Fellowes views the series as a tribute to the promise of post-Civil War America and the spirit of self-invention he admired.
The opulent HBO drama depicts the social struggles in 1880s New York, contrasting old-guard elites like Agnes van Rhijn with newcomers such as Bertha Russell. The latest season concluded with a dramatic shift in power, as the Russell family's influence waned.
Fellowes attributes the series' success to HBO's support and the availability of veteran stage actors during the pandemic. He expresses a deep affection for America's past as a perceived dreamland, feeling sadness over its recent decline.
Season three's finale left several storylines in flux, including Gladys Russell's unexpected pregnancy and the uncertain future of her brother Larry's relationships. Meanwhile, Peggy Scott found a fairy-tale conclusion with a proposal from Dr. Kirkland.
