The Gilded Age (2022)

Synopsis

It’s 1882 and the Gilded Age is in full swing when Marian Brook, a young orphaned daughter of a Southern general, moves in with her rigidly conventional aunts in New York City. With the help of Peggy Scott, an African-American woman masquerading as her maid, Marian gets caught up in the dazzling lives of her rich neighbors as she struggles to decide between adhering to the rules or forging her own path.

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Cast

• Carrie Coon as Bertha Russell
• Morgan Spector as George Russell
• Louisa Jacobson as Marian Brook
• Denée Benton as Peggy Scott
• Taissa Farmiga as Gladys Russell
• Harry Richardson as Larry Russell
• Blake Ritson as Oscar van Rhijn
• Simon Jones as Alfred Bannister
• Jack Gilpin as Church
• Cynthia Nixon as Ada Brook

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BingeNext's take

If you love dramas set in a richly detailed past, The Gilded Age is a great pick. Set in 1882 New York City, it follows Marian Brook, a young orphan navigating life with her strict aunts while getting drawn into the glamorous world of wealthy neighbors. The show explores themes of tradition versus change, with Marian caught between following the rules and making her own way. The cast, including Carrie Coon and Denée Benton, brings depth to the characters, making their struggles and ambitions feel real. With four seasons and 33 episodes, it’s perfect for those who enjoy slow-building stories full of social intrigue, much like Bridgerton or Boardwalk Empire. Watching it feels like stepping into a lavish, complicated world where every choice matters, and the characters’ lives are both thrilling and relatable. It’s a solid choice if you want a drama that mixes history with personal drama and social tension.