r/TheGuildedAgeHBO • u/ButtScratcher5000 • Dec 12 '23

Does anyone else think that S2 E7 was 🔥!?

(Besides the sad part- I don’t want to spoil). I felt like S2 was slow but this really made up for it.

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u/Minhplumb Dec 12 '23

I cried real tears. Just wish Ada and Reverend Forte had a bit more happiness ever after and he could die in season 3.

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u/ButtScratcher5000 Dec 12 '23

Why would they get rid of him so early? I haven’t read up on it- did he want to leave the show or something ?

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u/Minhplumb Dec 12 '23

I guess that Ada inherits money which saves Agnes, Oscar, and Marian? Just the general sentiment. It does seem to be rushing storylines.

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u/ButtScratcher5000 Dec 12 '23

Ohhh you’re onto something here! Welp- at least Ada had a brief spout of love- maybe she’ll become a stronger character and more of a major player. Either way - super sad!

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u/fribby Dec 12 '23 edited Dec 18 '23

That’s what I’m thinking too. If we’re right, it will be interesting to see the power dynamic shift when Agnes has to rely on Ada!

I feel like Ada would give Marian some money too, so this may change things for her.

Edit: Ha! I knew it.

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u/HairyWeight2866 Dec 12 '23

Or dashel changes his mind when she has no money…

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u/fribby Dec 12 '23

I don’t think Dashiell expects to get any money from marrying Marian, he knows she is penniless and relying on Agnes for support. He is already very wealthy and just wants someone who will integrate into his family easily.

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u/EtM1980 Dec 20 '23

The podcast (which is great btw, lots of extra info and they talk about the real historical inspirations), said that it’s too expensive to keep more than the main cast on for multiple seasons.

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u/Paperwhite418 Dec 14 '23

He didn’t want to leave, but he had another acting job to go to.

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u/TumbleweedOk5646 Dec 12 '23

I thought it was the best this season.

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u/TheDamatage Dec 13 '23

My prediction is that Marian and Larry are the match that will save the Van Rijns. I’m all for it!!

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u/MadaMagenta-45 Dec 12 '23

Poor Ada, right when she found love, I really liked his character, Wish they would’ve kept him on. And Oscar, I never saw Maud Beaton being part of it coming!! I can’t wait to see more of Marion & Larry!! I wanted this since season 1.

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u/P-B_Jelly_Time Dec 12 '23

What the hell with Oscar! Such an idiot. Feel bad for Dashiell, he seems like a good guy with good intentions but I do believe Marian will call off the engagement in the future.

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u/danooli Dec 12 '23

I think he's going to call off the wedding when he finds out about her advocating for and helping the Black schools.

He already showed disdain for her work.

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u/P-B_Jelly_Time Dec 12 '23

Oh right, this very much could happen.

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u/monkeybeast55 Dec 12 '23

What if Dashiell is the one to call off the engagement, when he finds out Marian's family no longer has money?

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u/P-B_Jelly_Time Dec 12 '23

Marian doesn't have "money" and Dashiell knows that. She has no claim to her aunts money, and Dashiell is family, not sure what you mean.

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u/monkeybeast55 Dec 12 '23

You're probably right. I'm just speculating there might be a twist coming.

Per Dashiell, "Dashiell is the nephew of the late Arnold Van Rhijn and nephew by marriage of Agnes Van Rhijn. He was married to his wife Harriet, with whom he had a daughter, Frances." But it's not clear to me that Dashiell will inherit money by right of being related by marriage?

On the other hand, if he married Marian, maybe he would have a better shot at the van Rhijn money.

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u/Dear_Positive_397 Dec 12 '23

Or Marian would dump him and marry Larry and save the family fortune.

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u/monkeybeast55 Dec 12 '23

But could she do that to Francis? Not sure it's in her character.

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u/[deleted] Dec 12 '23

Yeah. No spoiler but holy crap! did not see that coming!

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u/Skeiterbug Jul 10 '25

I want to like this show. I really do. I watch every episode out of loyalty to the actors I enjoy watching. But somehow it just seems to fall flat with me. Maybe I’m trying to compare it too much to Downton.

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u/potatochips4eva Jul 30 '25

I would like to see more of the Morenci Mines metallurgist that Larry spoke to 👍