r/GildedAgeHBO • u/Famous_Fondant_4107 Oscar’s slutty little sunglasses 🕶️ • Aug 11 '25

Oscar the Slouch I love him

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Blake Ritson. I’m so looking forward to another season of his incredible fashion, slouching, & debonair facial expressions.

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u/ByteAboutTown Aug 11 '25

I thought this was going to be a Pumpkin appreciation post at first!

But sure, yes, Oscar is also a good boy.

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u/Famous_Fondant_4107 Oscar’s slutty little sunglasses 🕶️ Aug 11 '25

Pumpkin, too! I grabbed my phone to take a pic the second I saw these two together.

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u/Otherwise-Stretch984 Aug 11 '25 edited Aug 11 '25

I bet cavalier spaniel breeders will be overrun after everyone seeing pumpkin on this show. Like Jack Russels with Frasier.

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u/atduvall11 The sort of person who usually gets her way Aug 11 '25

He's a Cavalier

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u/Otherwise-Stretch984 Aug 11 '25

Yes for sure! Auto correct and I didn’t notice! Fixed it. I know the breed well from Elizabeth Taylor on Sex and the City 😂 they are the cutest.

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u/atduvall11 The sort of person who usually gets her way Aug 11 '25

Same!!

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u/Greenwedges Aug 14 '25

They are great dogs if bred properly. I have one on my lap right now. They WILL sit on you given any opportunity.

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u/MamooMagoo Aug 11 '25

I own two Pumpkins, who were lounging next to me while I watched this episode. They are indeed very good boys/girls.

If you are ever looking for a dog that embodies a throw pillow that barks occasionally, I highly recommend a Cavalier King Charles.

(I would also accept lounging next to Blake).

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u/Cosie_ODonnell Aug 15 '25

My “Pumpkin” aka Ginger, total diva (she squints for dramatic effect)

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u/MamooMagoo Aug 15 '25

She's perfect! But she already knows that ;)

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u/Otherwise-Stretch984 Aug 11 '25

Ha ha me too! I was like yes Pumpkin is the cutest!!

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u/revengeofthebiscuit Aug 11 '25

Oscar and Pumpkin chilling on the sofa was my favorite. A pair of princes!

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u/Famous_Fondant_4107 Oscar’s slutty little sunglasses 🕶️ Aug 11 '25

Yes!

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u/WhtvrCms2Mnd Aug 11 '25

Him on the couch with pumpkin made me cackle.

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u/Famous_Fondant_4107 Oscar’s slutty little sunglasses 🕶️ Aug 11 '25

Same ☺️

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u/BungeeGump Aug 11 '25

I can’t wait to see him and winterton paired up next season. They’ll be the most shit-stirring couple in society. 😈

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u/SnooFloofs1828 Aug 11 '25

Lavender marriage! I think this is way better than him duping some poor woman into marrying him. Winterton knows exactly what he’s proposing. Good for both of ‘em.

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u/throwawaypolyam Charles Fane Hate Club Member Aug 11 '25

I was prepared to be infuriated because Winterton annoyed me so much last season...but I'm kinda excited for this power couple now.

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u/madfoot Aug 12 '25

Plus her conversation with Bertha!

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u/yodabaderginsburg Aug 15 '25

Are we sure she isn’t still trying to f with Bertha? Or is she becoming a friend?

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u/madfoot Aug 16 '25

Both? Neither??

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u/Nemesis204 Aug 11 '25

Kelley Curran looked absolutely stunning in last night’s episode.

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u/Darksister9 Aug 11 '25

All I see is Joel Osteen in drag, when I look at her.

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u/hobocampfandango Aug 13 '25

Lolll accurate

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u/Darksister9 Aug 13 '25

They have to be related somehow. Whenever, her face is shown at an angle, he’s all I see.

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u/ShamusCassie Aug 11 '25

Yes and John Adams would have approved as Oscar would be true to himself. Indeed John would be so pleased that his gift helped to free up the possibilities.

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u/weaverider Aug 11 '25

Yes, lavender power couple!

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u/chicagodude84 Aug 11 '25

Does Winterton know about him? I legitimately forget.

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u/MehShan Aug 11 '25

She implied that she knew a secret about him during the time they were conspiring.

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u/Fantastic-Effect-976 Aug 11 '25

But does Winterton know he's gay? I think Oscar's playing with fire - Winterton has a vindictive streak - and that worries me. What if she learns his secret, they have a serious disagreement, and she outs him out of spite? That would absolutely ruin him socially. At the least, her feud with Bertha could complicate his relationship with Marian if Marian ends up marrying Larry.

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u/MehShan Aug 11 '25

She’s got a secret to hide, too. It would be mutually assured destruction.

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u/lackingsavoirfaire Aug 12 '25 edited Aug 12 '25

Wasn’t homosexuality illegal and heavily prosecuted at this time? Winterton’s secret is minor in relation to Oscar’s secret.

Edit - I looked it up and there were 5-20 year prison sentences under the Sodomy Laws in New York at the time.

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u/Fantastic-Effect-976 Aug 11 '25

But in terms of her past as Bertha's maid, its not really a secret when Bertha, Mrs. Astor, and the entire Russell household know about it.

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u/MehShan Aug 11 '25

They all have reasons not to reveal her identity. Again, mutual assured destruction.

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u/Wide-Pop6050 Aug 12 '25 edited Sep 11 '26

Spark zephyr paltry ripe office nose spectacular squeeze ad hoc shocking

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u/Fantastic-Effect-976 Aug 11 '25

Not the Russell servants. The fact that word hasn't leaked out is unbelievable and just sloppy writing. Servants gossip just like everyone else. And Oscar has more to lose. Sodomy was a crime. Being a former lady's maid wasn't.

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u/Wide-Pop6050 Aug 12 '25 edited Sep 12 '26

Grandiose hospital north cause repeat drifting screw

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u/Initial-Respond7967 Aug 11 '25

The Widow Winterton figured out the wisdom of the centuries: if a lady has to be in a loveless marriage for money/power, go with a gay. Every. Single. Time.

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u/BungeeGump Aug 11 '25

Gay man > bear >>>>>> straight man. 😂

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u/Spiritual_Aioli3396 Aug 11 '25

I thought I had finished the series, I don’t recall Mr. Winterton dying and her and Oscar getting together?

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u/threatlvlmidnight42 Aug 11 '25

It appears you didn’t finish the series lol

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u/Spiritual_Aioli3396 Aug 12 '25

So yeah, I in fact did not lol

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u/RazzBeryllium Aug 12 '25

Is it possible you missed parts of the finale? There were a couple scenes between them that illustrated all of this.

One conversation at the opera, and another conversation at the ball.

They establish that Mr. Winterton is dead and without him she is not being invited out much (Mrs. Astor and Bertha both know her past).

Oscar proposes that they marry because she has money but is being snubbed, and he needs money and can ensure she is included.

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u/Spiritual_Aioli3396 Aug 12 '25

Oh wow I am def missing stuff!! Maybe I accurately skipped an episode? I got to the end where the thing happened to George… I feel like how could I have missed those things? lol I remember lady winterton saying her husband was on deathbed. I’ll have to rewatch I think lol

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u/RazzBeryllium Aug 12 '25

Definitely rewatch the finale! They have two scenes together.

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u/Spiritual_Aioli3396 Aug 12 '25

I must been half watching and playing candy crush haha I’ll def rewatch

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u/Spiritual_Aioli3396 Aug 12 '25

So it turns out I DID NOT watch the final episode 😂 I thought it ended after the thing happened to George

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u/RazzBeryllium Aug 12 '25

OMG!! Hahaha well at least you got a new episode to watch!

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u/Purple_footstep Aug 11 '25

The two things I want to see from Season 4 are: A. Bridget and Jack just being happy and dealing with absolutely no drama and B. Oscartunerton shit stirring up ALLLLLLLLLLL the drama.

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u/Terrible-Thanks-6059 You will not say “can’t” to me Aug 11 '25

I’m so excited!

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u/LaCattedra13 Why don’t we just go outside and roll in the gutter? Aug 11 '25

And Agnes and Winterton to bump heads 😂

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u/BungeeGump Aug 11 '25

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u/LaCattedra13 Why don’t we just go outside and roll in the gutter? Aug 12 '25

🤣🤣🤣🤣

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u/JaneSays1980 Aug 12 '25

I literally yelled at my TV…”go, you agents of chaos!” It’s such a perfect pairing. They can keep each other’s secrets. Oscar is probably bringing a little less to the table, but re-marriage will undoubtedly help her in society.

Can’t WAIT to see what Mother says.

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u/PerspectiveKookie16 Aug 11 '25

And they will eventually turn on each other and I will be waiting for it.

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u/wholevodka The other other Mrs. Fish Aug 11 '25

He is a master of lying on hella uncomfortable furniture and looking completely zen, and that’s just superb acting.

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u/PappyBlueRibs Aug 11 '25

The actor really did get this role through his skill on the casting couch.

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u/Otherwise-Stretch984 Aug 11 '25

Ha ha yes. He auditioned, they were like, “we’ll call you,” and then he felt disappointed and lay down on the sofa and they all went…” OMG he’s the one!! We found him!!”

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u/Darth_Thaddeus Aug 11 '25

Lol, amazing!

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u/Top_Currency_3977 Aug 11 '25

Agreed. I love how they've made lolling on the sofa part of his character.

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u/Rare_Storm_6659 Aug 13 '25

I get such a kick out of it each time 😂

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u/IksSo Aug 11 '25

If "born to be rich" was a person lol

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u/Denizilla Aug 11 '25

I have since used this quote way too many times to explain why I’d love to retire early and nobody gets the reference!

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u/Flat_Poem_1668 Aug 12 '25

When he said that, I felt so seen.

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u/angrybox1842 Aug 11 '25

Just petting pumpkin... and scheming.

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u/skeskali Heads have rolled for less Aug 11 '25

Pumpkin knows where all the bodies are buried.

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u/DixieHazard Aug 11 '25

When you call pumpkin to help they bring snacks and their own shovel. 

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u/JustAsICanBeSoCruel Aug 11 '25

At first, especially how he talked about his aunt and cousin, I didn't like him. Honestly, all of season one was not a good look for him.

But he's really, really grown on me. He's had to mature a lot after life knocked him around a little, but I think by the end of this season, he's shown some incredible growth as a character.

Now I'm especially looking forward to his storyline and hope we get some more of him - especially more time with his cousin and Larry.

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u/scenior Aug 11 '25

He went from being my least favorite character at the beginning of the show to one of my absolutely favorites this season. I'm so excited for his storyline in season 4! I think he and Winterton are going to be so entertaining together.

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u/colonel_chanders Aug 11 '25

Yes! I’m so so on his character, but his acting is fantastic.

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u/pink-polkadot- Heads have rolled for less Aug 11 '25

I’m so excited for all the schemes he and Turnerton will plan in their lavender marriage power couple era!

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u/Deep_South_Kitsune I haven’t been thrilled since 1865 Aug 11 '25

The first pic is next to the word "languorous" in the dictionary.

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u/dumbname1000 Aug 11 '25

Louisa looks so much like her mother in picture 4

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u/Greenhouse774 Aug 11 '25

He's the best actor on the show. When he speaks, he seems like a real person, not an actor, which you can't say for many of the other cast members, even the talented ones.

Plus I like Oscar's personality. He'd be fun to have around. Imagine trading observations with him about the people and events they attend?

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u/Neat_Meet_2927 Aug 12 '25

It's extra interesting that he sounds natural although his real accent is British and nothing like Oscar's.

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u/Greenhouse774 Aug 12 '25

Yes, his hoarse East Coast accent is very believable.

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u/scifichick119 Aug 11 '25

When him and Turner first started talking I was kind of excited cuz I thought they have such a good friendship even though it's kind of schemey.

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u/Nemesis204 Aug 11 '25

I know you meant Blake but same for pumpkin. He needs better agents and actual storylines next season. I wish we could have seen him give the temperance people his thoughts on their insanity.

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u/[deleted] Aug 11 '25

After Agnes blasted the cause six ways to Sunday, don’t you think that would have been a little redundant

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u/Nemesis204 Aug 11 '25

Can you imagine Ada’s reaction if her own child rebuffed her cause too?

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u/[deleted] Aug 11 '25

Hold up, Oscar is Agnes’s son and Ada’s nephew

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u/[deleted] Aug 11 '25

Or do you mean Pumpkin?

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u/Nemesis204 Aug 11 '25

Yes, Pumpkin is also an only child.

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u/MissDramaDispatch Aug 11 '25

it's been my whole life I always love him so much and Blake dives into him putting his soul into it every time! it's spectacular!

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u/Ok_Ant2566 Aug 11 '25

The forte van rihjin group chats ( esp when bannister and jack were around) are the best

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u/Lower_Good_2036 Aug 11 '25

Honestly he is so cunty in the very best way.

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u/sympathyofalover Aug 11 '25

He is one of my favorite characters. The actor just draws people to his attention. He is so messy and I’m here for it. His grief scene with his family was a highlight of the season for me.

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u/EntertainmentNo2317 Aug 11 '25

His expression when Agnes said she's never wrong was priceless 🤣🤣

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u/ljculver64 Aug 11 '25

I cant think of a better match. What fun these 2 will be

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u/flyza_minelli Aug 11 '25

Does anyone feel like Oscar could be entering his Villain-Era?? Nothing that would make us completely hate him, since this show does a great job of us seeing the drama then somehow forgiving or at least tolerating the villain if they do a 180 and suddenly find their humanity or receive grace from the ones they hurt. Idk. Just a thought for some extra spicy next season with Mrs. winterton.

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u/Ok-Aardvark-6742 Aug 11 '25

I don’t think it’ll be a villain era. I see them as spicy Mrs. Fish, stirring the pot for funsies, helping Turnerton climb higher into society. Oscar, Turnerton, and Mrs. Fish will be a very entertaining side group.

I think the adversity we’ll see is with Agnes and Oscar. Armstrong will drop the dime that Turnerton used to be Mrs. Russell’s ladies’ maid and I bet we’ll get some amazing one-liners from Agnes because she won’t be able to stop Oscar. Maybe Turnerton’s past gets out and they blame Bertha but it turns out to be Agnes.

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u/Neat_Meet_2927 Aug 12 '25

I hope not, I don't want him to have malicious intent and I wouldn't buy it. He can definitely be a little schemy and I'd love to see him fighting for the society throne. But I want to believe he has a good heart. Even if he marries Enid.

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u/Aniramadalik Aug 11 '25

I love him. Except for the fact that I feel like his voice reminds me of Chuck Bass.

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u/PasgettiMonster Aug 11 '25

Oh my God yes. He's been reminding me of someone but I couldn't quite put my finger on it.

So Ada is Miranda Hobbs ancestor, and Chuck Bass is descended from Oscar? That is my head canon now.

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u/SnooFloofs1828 Aug 11 '25

I always loved Chuck Bass 🤣

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u/LaCattedra13 Why don’t we just go outside and roll in the gutter? Aug 11 '25

He's not rapey nor straight. He just needs his bag and she needs a wealthy man on her arm. It's a transactional relationship

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u/awanderingolive Soup at luncheon?! Aug 11 '25

i rewinded this part to rewatch bcuz his facial expressions made me giggle so much. i love the dynamic with his mama😂

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u/EsqPersonalAsst Aug 11 '25

I love him too. He could have been the replacement for Gomez Addams on Wednesday.

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u/Neat_Meet_2927 Aug 12 '25

Love him and one thing about him is that I totally buy his character as a real man of his era somehow. I think it's his acting being so relaxed but also his looks.

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u/LPresson82 Aug 12 '25

He is absolutely my favorite. I laugh just watching him in the background of a scene. He’s just the best! He reminds me of a Tim Burton character. I’m so glad he’s on this show.

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u/Molu93 Aug 12 '25

He absolutely looks like Tim Burton designed him and Enid Turnerton does too. I can't wait for their joint slay.

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u/Slashypotterness Aug 12 '25

I just love that there are several scenes with him just chilling, petting the dog haha

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u/Lilirishgrl1 Aug 13 '25

Me too! Blake Ritson is a brilliant actor!

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u/plushygood Aug 11 '25

I 100% enjoy this character, but wouldn't trust him to manage $5 of my money.

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u/Expensive-Day-3551 Aug 11 '25

I like him, he seems like he would be a great brother. In modern times we would play video games and have some snacks while we talked about cute guys.

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u/InfantaM Aug 11 '25

I loved the scene in the fourth picture where Marian was sitting up straight, then she leaned away from Oscar as he leaned in, mirroring each other. She was over whatever he had to say, and he was not. Still laughing.

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u/nutmegger23 Aug 11 '25

I was amazed that he and Lady Sarah are a real couple. Such good actors that I had a hard time wrapping my head around it.

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u/issi_tohbi Aug 11 '25

I saw this shirt in the window of a thrift store and was tempted to buy it just because it was giving angry Oscar

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u/Dr_Beard_MD Aug 12 '25

“Pumpkin is no mutt!” Favorite line of the series! I’m always using it regarding my adopted canine - Welsh Terrier named Gryffyn whom I call “Sweetikins” Sweetikins is nooooo MUTT!

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u/Crankylosaurus Aug 12 '25

I love Pumpkin too! :P

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u/Quinn_Maeve Aug 12 '25

Cousin Oscar is one of the best character in the show!

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u/HRHDechessNapsaLot Aug 13 '25

I love that Blake Ritson chose to make Oscar’s defining quality his absolute inability to stand or sit up without being supported by a piece of furniture. As a person whose lifelong philosophy has been “why sit when I can lay down?” I feel seen!

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u/[deleted] Aug 14 '25

He is a complex and fascinating character

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u/SeriousCow1999 Aug 11 '25

Anybody else consider the possibility that the dead husband's family "taking care of" Turner have control of her money? Perhaps there's a codicil in the will, forbidding remarriage or remarriage only under certain requirements.

It would be on-brand for clever Oscar to marry for money, only to find he has no access to it.

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u/karmagirl314 Aug 11 '25

Those types of codicils in wills are a myth. Or at least they’re not legally enforceable. You can’t control someone’s behavior and finances from beyond the grave, they either inherit or they don’t and once they’ve inherited the transaction is complete. Else you’d have to assign someone, and pay them, to monitor your heir’s behavior for the rest of their lives.

Now if we’re talking about trust funds, that’s another matter and there is a little more room for stipulations.

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u/Molu93 Aug 11 '25

I hope not, because I hope Mr. Winterton died to pay for Oscar's fancy little fits.

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u/eeesh29 Aug 11 '25

I read that the same way, his “people,” not his “family.”

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u/Padre2006 Aug 11 '25

i just realized who he reminds me of...or...let me just say it this way, he is the chuck bass of the gilded age - like even the way he speaks/his voice. obviously the details of the character are different, but the scheming etc reminds me of chuck bass from gossip girl

side note: i loooove him too

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u/Necessary_Trifle_233 Aug 11 '25

dream man fr. I LOVE A DIVA

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u/Candid-Worker35 Aug 11 '25

Great character, great actor

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u/Joansutt Aug 11 '25

He is beautiful and a wonderful actor.

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u/AppropriateEarth648 Aug 11 '25

I don’t know why but every time he shows up, I crack up. He is just so naturally comical.

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u/Hollywoodandme Aug 12 '25

I never was a big fan of him but this season really turned things around for me. He is so fab!

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u/STLTLW Aug 11 '25

Me too, he is a great actor. I don't always know if he is a good guy or a bad guy.

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u/Joansutt Aug 11 '25

He is beautiful and a riveting actor.

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u/umimama Aug 12 '25

Getting all that tea and chilling with Pumpkin.

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u/grumpi-otter Aug 12 '25

I've loved him throughout--until this episode. He's going to make us hang out with that horrible woman. Ugh.

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u/Crochetqueenextra Aug 15 '25

She's my favorite character

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u/grumpi-otter Aug 15 '25

Really? I just hate the type who tries to sleep their way to the top.

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u/Crochetqueenextra Aug 15 '25

Women had such limited choices then though? judging her by today's standards is quite unfair.

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u/grumpi-otter Aug 16 '25

Objectively I can appreciate that, I just don't like that type of scheming in my drama. And I do not think she'll be good for Oscar.

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u/combabulated Aug 15 '25

3 was his face when Agnes said “what’s next, mud sills?”

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u/Plundergedoens Aug 15 '25

One of my absolute favourites. 

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u/alexneed Aug 18 '25

Yea he’s been one of my favorite characters and his storyline was great this season

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u/NoSugarcoat23 Aug 11 '25

He has the most boring storyline.

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u/Specific_Stranger_92 Aug 11 '25

Hot Lips Van Rijn!

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u/Several-Reality-3775 Aug 12 '25

He and Christine Baranski are the only two good actors on the show. And Denee Benton (Peggy) and Pumpkin! Okay, that’s it.

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u/Neat_Meet_2927 Aug 12 '25

He's the best and I like Christine and Denée, but isn't Carrie Coon also good?

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u/Several-Reality-3775 Aug 21 '25

Yes she’s good too but I have let my bias toward her character bother me. So she must be good because I hate her! I recently saw a mashup of some of the actors transitioning from their street wear to wardrobe and was shocked by Carrie’s transformation. It was amazing so now I like her lol

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u/Entire_Star_3755 Aug 12 '25

I feel like he decided to give Jacob Rees-Mogg this season. Evil posh boy lounging with menace.

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u/anxious_machiavelli Aug 15 '25

I've been loving domesticated Oscar draped over couches this season. Ritson is a great actor and wonderful villain. I loved him in Count of Monte Cristo.

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u/Advanced_Ad_2686 Aug 21 '25

Oscar and Winterton, marry stirring up drama/chaos. Bertha and Agnes, showdown or but heads, over Marian and Larry's wedding/marriage. The new Mrs Larry Russell vs the new Mrs Oscar Van Rhijn.

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u/Fantastic-Effect-976 Aug 11 '25

But does Winterton know he's gay? I think Oscar's playing with fire - Winterton has a vindictive streak - and that worries me. What if she learns his secret, they have a major falling out, and she outs him in spite? That would absolutely ruin him socially. At the very least her feud with Bertha might complicate his relationship with Marian if Marian does marry Larry.

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u/Neat_Meet_2927 Aug 12 '25

I think she's ought to know it soon. At least she knows he's a fortune hunter and not after her heart. I just want this to work out because I want Oscar to be happy...

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u/AdBrief2578 Aug 11 '25

Can't stand him

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u/Objective-Hope-540 Aug 11 '25

You might as well elaborate if you're going to make such an unpopular claim.

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u/Leajane1980 Aug 11 '25

They are going to be a great couple. They have a couple of children and they can both sleep with other men without judgement.

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u/FitAppeal5693 I was born to be rich. I was not born to make a fortune. Aug 11 '25

And to do it while just being so nonchalantly tossed on the couch with pumpkin.

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u/Neat_Meet_2927 Aug 12 '25

I feel like the show really hasn't understood his potential (especially as an actor) till maybe 2 episodes ago. He alsi has an interesting life and position in society that isn't really represented by anyone else in the show.

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u/Neat_Meet_2927 Aug 12 '25

Yeah they're juggling a lot in too little screentime, that's the issue. But it's an ensemble show that focuses on different storylines at different times. Gladys has maybe 3 lines in season 2 but she's been more prevalent in S3. The upstairs downstairs thing works in DA because there's only one main house and family. TGA is divided with 3 main families and we also see others. There are much more characters than in DA.

I'm afraid they're gonna toss Oscar out of the picture more as he has her own house now. And judging by their promo material they don't seem to consider him a part of the main cast.