A lavish and compelling period drama, The Gilded Age is set in 1880s New York City during a time of rapid economic growth and intense social change. Created by Julian Fellowes (Downton Abbey), the series explores the lives of old-money aristocrats and ambitious nouveau riche families as they navigate the rigid class structures and social rivalries of the era.

The story centers on Marian Brook (Louisa Jacobson), a young woman from a traditional family who moves to New York to live with her aunts, Agnes van Rhijn (Christine Baranski) and Ada Brook (Cynthia Nixon). Marian finds herself caught between the old-money world of her aunts and the extravagant ambitions of her wealthy neighbors, George and Bertha Russell (Morgan Spector and Carrie Coon), whose rise to power challenges the established social order.

With its opulent costumes, intricate storytelling, and richly drawn characters, The Gilded Age offers a fascinating look at wealth, ambition, and the complexities of loyalty and identity during one of America’s most transformative periods.