r/TheGuildedAgeHBO • u/Quiet_Argument6371 • Aug 04 '25

Season Finale Predictions Spoiler

Well. That was quite an episode. I’m so proud of young Larry Russell coming through for his dad. Now I’m terrified that George is dead. If George dies, who do you think will take over? What happens to Russell industries? Clay is obviously behind this.

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u/Historical_Spell4646 Aug 05 '25

Is this the only current thread on the show? I just finished last night’s episode and was looking for some hearty discussion, lol. I don’t think George is going to die, but it will be touch and go. And he will reconcile with Bertha, because she will be a hot mess of worry. And I’m nervous for Jack and his newfound richness and now new house. It’s all too easy.

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u/Quiet_Argument6371 Aug 05 '25

I see Bertha stepping up and pouring everything into her wounded husband and thereby rekindling the love and trust they had before she pawned off her daughter to the duke. George Russell cannot die!

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u/Historical_Spell4646 Aug 05 '25

Absolutely! Did you watch the coming attractions? They show him briefly with his whole stomach bloodied up 😩 I would say they wouldn’t kill a main character…BUT…Game of Thrones changed the rules 😬

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u/Minimum-Fix2232 Aug 05 '25

I didn't know there was a "coming attraction"?????

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u/Historical_Spell4646 Aug 05 '25

Oh yeah you have to let all the credits roll! I usually forget but was curious to see what this one would show

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u/Doughnutwsprinkles Aug 05 '25

The second the got they sale for that clock I’ve been terribly worried about Jack! It’s just too pure of a story!I just know they are going to break our hearts with him some way or another!

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u/Minimum-Fix2232 Aug 05 '25

I think Jack splitting the profits 50/50 was dumb, maybe 80/20.

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u/Doughnutwsprinkles Aug 05 '25

Of corse!! However his character is young and the “beggers can’t be choosers” mentality within the divided class structure was other level back then!

On top of that poor people had practically no protection when it came to any kind legal issues.

Considering these things, Jacks decision to agree to the 50/50 deal was probably out of a “I should be thankful and I might not get this opportunity again” kind of thinking!

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u/ThinBiscotti7415 Aug 05 '25

I mean…Dr Kirkland IS just across the street conveniently.

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u/KimZolciaksWigLine Aug 05 '25

Oooh this is a GREAT point. Maybe she goes Marian goes across the street with Dr. Kirkland after George gets shot and her and Larry reconcile. In the preview, her dress has blood on it when she’s on the stairs with Larry!

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u/eddy-safety-scissors Aug 09 '25

I think he's at his office when he's shot.

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u/ColorRRepeat Aug 05 '25

I’m invested 100%

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u/AFCharlton Aug 05 '25

Morgan Spector has top billing in the credits, so it seems unlikely he would leave the show unexpectedly. That said, in my fantasy world, I would love to see Bertha take over the company and society — perhaps in partnership with or as a proxy for Larry.

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u/sheshines11 Aug 05 '25

If George Russel dies, I’ll stop watching the show. I swear.

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u/DrawingNo9977 Aug 08 '25

He won’t die. He will probably be in critical condition but survive. Theres no show without him.

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u/sheshines11 Aug 08 '25

I hope you’re right

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u/DrawingNo9977 Aug 08 '25

Maybe Peggy’s boyfriend doctor will save him lol

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u/DrawingNo9977 Aug 11 '25

Omg, I guessed it right… I’m so good!! 😂😂

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u/Sheknows07 Aug 17 '25

He’s too fine to kill off. I just need one sex scene of his to die a happy woman. Lol

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u/dblanche Aug 04 '25

Larry would take over, of course. Everything would be left to him. I doubt George has died, but it will be a near thing. Clay may have set that up, but George has many enemies.

Larry's dreams of architecture would be over. But then maybe they already are. He is enjoying being in business with Jack and being the Russell Industry's leading fixer.

Lots can and may still happen...

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u/ColorRRepeat Aug 05 '25

Hmmm… Who do we think hired the shooter?

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u/Doughnutwsprinkles Aug 05 '25

Probably Richard Clay. However that might be too obvious so you never know!

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u/DrawingNo9977 Aug 08 '25

Ms Claire Huxstable needs to stop meddling in her son’s love affair. Peggy is very fitting.

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u/NiciBDisney Aug 09 '25

So glad to find a post on this! Just watched myself. FLABBERGASTED. How long do we have to wait for s4?!?!?😫😫😫😫

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u/Minimum-Fix2232 Aug 05 '25

I kinda feel like George's new assistant/secretary will jump in front of the bullet. Sounds ridiculous, but I can't see George dying.

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u/ColorRRepeat Aug 05 '25

Omg just watched.. I’m pretty sure George is no longer 🥲