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November 1 - 7, 2026

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Christine Baranski and Cynthia Nixon in “The Gilded Age”

The aristocrats of 1880s New York City are buzzing with activity all up and down East 61st Street. There is gossip to spread, alliances to be made and social power to be won. One of HBO’s most anticipated returning shows is back Sunday, Nov. 1, with the Season 4 premiere of “The Gilded Age.” Series creator, writer and executive producer Julian Fellowes (“Downton Abbey”) helms another season of the hit historical drama.

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he aristocrats of 1880s New York City are buzzing with activity all up and down East 61st Street. There is gossip to spread, alliances to be made and social power to be won. One of HBO’s most anticipated returning shows is back Sunday, Nov. 1, with the Season 4 premiere of “The Gilded Age.” Series creator, writer and executive producer Julian Fellowes (“Downton Abbey”) helms another season of the hit historical drama that racked up eight nominations at the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards. The tension between old and new money has been powering the New York society rumor mill of “The Gilded Age” since the show’s debut in 2022. The Russells’ arrival across the street from society leader Agnes van Rhijn’s (Christine Baranski, “The Good Fight”) home kicked off a seasons-long game of chess that seemed to have gone Bertha Russell’s (Carrie Coon, “The White Lotus”) way in last season’s finale. As one generation keeps up appearances, the next is blazing a new trail. Agnes’ niece Marian Brook (Louisa Jacobson, “Materialists,” 2025) continues to pursue a career as a teacher, deferring the obligation of women of her age and social standing to marry and commit to domestic life. Bright and gifted, Peggy Scott (Denée Benton, “The Drop: A Snowfall Saga”) balances the excitement of her upcoming wedding with her own ambitions. Per HBO, “Bertha Russell changed society at a cost. Now, her family must reckon with the consequences as Agnes van Rhijn seizes an opportunity to regain her position. Meanwhile, Marian forges a new path for herself, and Peggy works to be accepted by her future in-laws. In this new era, you must be careful what you wish for.” Returning cast members include Cynthia Nixon (“And Just Like That...”) as new head of household Ada Forte; Morgan Spector (“Black Rabbit”) as railroad tycoon George Russell, Bertha’s husband; Taissa Farmiga (“American Horror Story”) as their daughter, Gladys Vere, Duchess of Buckingham; Harry Richardson (“Not Suitable for Work”) as their son, Larry Russell; and Blake Ritson (“Foundation”) as Agnes’ son, Oscar van Rhijn. Also returning are Ben Ahlers (“The Last of Us”) as footman-turned-inventor Jack Trotter; Kelley Curran (“The Blacklist”) as widow Enid Winterton; Jordan Donica (“Charmed”) as Peggy’s fiancé, Dr. William Kirkland; Audra McDonald (“Private Practice”) as Dorothy Scott, Peggy’s mother; Brian Stokes Mitchell (“Evil”) as Frederick Kirkland; John Douglas Thompson (“Mare of Easttown”) as pharmacist Arthur Scott, Peggy’s father; Bill Camp (“Presumed Innocent”) as J.P.

Denée Benton and Jordan Donica in “The Gilded Age” Morgan; and Phylicia Rashad (“Diarra From Detroit”) as Elizabeth Kirkland. The battle for power between the Russells and the van Rhijns continues this season with an elite visitor. Agnes hosts sitting president Grover Cleveland (Jim Gaffigan, “Full Circle”), ratcheting up the war between the two houses. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly about the upcoming season, Nixon shared, “I think my main role is really to try and pull the reins back, try and restrain Agnes from completely losing her mind on Mrs. Russell and embarrassing herself and embarrassing the family.” It sounds like the two matriarchs get dangerously close to public embarrassment before Ada steps in, based on what Baranski said about the feud in the same interview. “It’s great fun because Carrie and I get to go head-to-head,” the actress said. “Over the course of eight episodes, a great deal happens,” Baranski said of the new season. “And because there are so many well-established characters at this point, you have all these narrative lines and scenes moving from one another with great panache.” The official trailer for the upcoming season teases a few of those many storylines. With ambi-

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tions of her own, Peggy looks blindsided by her father and fiancé, assuming that she will go where William’s career may take them rather than stay where hers is flourishing. Jack struggles with bridging two very different worlds as he is welcomed into the upper class. Marian continues to circle Larry while maintaining that her passion lies in helping others. Always up to something, Oscar and Enid’s plans for a marriage of convenience make them the centre of attention. While Bertha pulled off incredible feats for the sake of her family and its reputation last season, her marriage to George remains on rocky ground. Also starring this season are Ashlie Atkinson (“Mr. Robot”), Dylan Baker (“The Good Wife”), Jessica Frances Dukes (“The Westies”), Amy Forsyth (“Dear Edward”), Jack Gilpin (“Billions”), Simon Jones (“Downton Abbey,” 2019), Celia Keenan-Bolger (“The Terror”), Ben Lamb (“Knightfall”), Debra Monk (“New Amsterdam”), Hattie Morahan (“Fool Me Once”), Donna Murphy (“Brilliant Minds”), Kristine Nielsen (“Z: The Beginning of Everything”), Kelli O’Hara (“Sheriff Country”), Taylor Richardson (“Rise”), Douglas Sills (“Ghosts”), Erin Wilhelmi (“The Accidental Wolf”), Taylor Trensch (“Your Monster,” 2024), James Scully (“Titans”), Dennis Haysbert

(“Holidazed”), Neal Huff (“The Madness”), Bonnie Milligan (“Search Party”), Dallas Roberts (“Tulsa King”), Andrew Burnap (“Under the Banner of Heaven”), Elizabeth Marvel (“Mrs. Davis”), Adrienne Warren (“The Diplomat”) and newcomer Maggie Kuntz. Salli Richardson-Whitfield (“Task”) is director and executive producer, while Sonja Warfield (“Zoe Ever After”) is a writer and executive producer for this season of “The Gilded Age.” Gareth Neame (“All Her Fault”), David Crockett (“Unstoppable,” 2024), Bob Greenblatt (“Six Feet Under”), Kate Churchill (“Anniversary,” 2025), Davita Scarlett (“Queen Sugar”) and Elaine Aronson (“First Wives Club”) also serve as executive producers. Co-executive producers are historian Erica Armstrong Dunbar (“Emancipation,” 2022) and Holly Rymon (“Succession”). Catch the season premiere of “The Gilded Age” Sunday, Nov. 1, on HBO.

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