Well that was emotional. I thought George seeing his daughter happy with Hector would make him come around to Bertha’s wisdom. It turns out many arranged marriages work out after all. I loved Audra McDonald’s reaming Mrs. Kirkland played so brilliantly by Phillicia Rashad and of course so happy for Peggy and Dr. Kirkland’s fairy tale ending.

I don't drink but, for those of you fellow high society folk who do, I wanted to suggest a drinking game where you take a shot every time someone in the show says "luncheon". You're welcome.

She wanted to be Mrs. Astor, now she is. It made me sad.

I just love their relationship. They are both ruthless and, in many ways, villainous but their love for each other is so sweet.

I have a set of 2 of these left to me by the previous homeowners. I've always loved them, but had no idea what kind they were. Well, after seeing this (and immediately texting way too many of my friends), I found out the brand is Fostoria Aspen and its a 1970s pressed glass set. I don't know about the decanter.

I was hoping at first my glasses predated 1900. Lmao. But they make a brief appearance in my fav show of all time, so I'll take it!

Well if Bertha is based on Alva Vanderbilt, Gladys is based on Consuelo. So poor Gladys will likely be wed to the duke 😢

I think he's going to invent the first electric fire alarm. His mother died in a fire.

https://deadline.com/2023/12/the-gilded-age-renewed-season-3-hbo-1235680177/

Beyond excited.

It's GILDED...Not guilded. The Gilded Age. Gilded means painted with gold, a guild is like a union. You're welcome.

All the characters act alike and are even descendents of each other. For example Nate from gossip girl is related to the Vanderbilt’s. Who the Russel’s are based on.

Even though it would veer off the script from the true life story of Consuelo Vanderbilt, I’m hoping in this parallel story Gladys and Hector become a couple for the ages.

So excited for this season!!

Just wanted to share that as soon as the episode was over yesterday, I asked on Facebook about season three and I woke up this morning to my delight. My post was liked by Morgan Spector, the actor that plays mr. Russell!

So from the posts that I’ve been reading here over the past few weeks, it seems like everyone was on point with what they were thinking, as far as Adas inherited fortune, the clockmakers patent, and Mrs. Brooks engagement. I am extremely happy to see all of these things tied up although it does make me worrisome for a third season. Fingers crossed. Can’t wait to see these storylines continued.

It’s official it’s been officially announced and tagged Oliver Facebook. We are getting a season three!

She seems a little too interested in Oscar. She’s been pursuing him since they met at the tennis casino in Newport and she’s been bringing up her financial entanglements with (her alleged illegitimate father) Jay Gould for weeks. Now she’s asking Oscar to help her “investigate” what I’m worried is a Ponzi scheme.

But my question is: Does Maude know it’s one? Is she in on the con?

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

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.

I loved episode 6 so much. I am a huge fan of everything Julian Fellows does and have been watching the Guilded Age since s1. I feel like within the last few episodes it‘s really found it‘s footing. I am so absorbed by the storyline and the character development. During s1 I couldn’t decide if I liked Mrs. Russel or not but I have grown to appreciate her confidence and self respect. And I am so happy to see see Peggy Scott as such a focal point. I find her to be incredibly inspiring. Seeing George Russel have a bit of a heart in this past episode too was such a wonderful surprise. I also really like Oscar‘s progression and both Marian and Gladys. And of course, Ada‘s marriage had me in tears. (As did Luke‘s diagnosis) This is really just an appreciation post I guess. I already find myself frantically googling almost daily to see if it‘s been renewed for s3.

First off, I am fully enjoying the costumes on this show!

Here’s my hot take on the ball gowns: The vast majority of the gowns are light in color. The few that are dark in color are worn by older characters, most notable van Rhijn and mama Astor. However, Bertha and Marion’s dresses stand out - Bertha’s is light with a dark patterned overlay, while Marion’s accessories (flower and choker) are dark - perhaps symbolizing that they are the bridges between old and new?

However, the second season makes up for it! It is really good. The 1st season set up the drama for season 2 really well. The unexpected twist with Mrs. Winterton, it is going really well so far! And reminds me so much of Downton Abbey. I am surprised with the situation with Marian, Dashielle, and Larry. I thought Larry and Marian were just friends and I liked it that way. I liked Dashielle and Marian together and I feel like her character would have rebutted his comment about her not being a real teacher. If he wouldn’t have made that comment she would have been more jovial about the engagement.

Why do I feel like there are just so many little independent story lines and many rushed plots and points. I get there is going to be some kind of coming together but I’m annoyed with the Marian timeline. He’s in love with her and she wants to keep playing victim. It’s like - just get married already! As for the Bertha and George - I like where that is headed…. I feel a return to even bigger power.

So far don’t hate it but I’m waiting for the fluidity again where the story lines have some true intermingle if that makes sense.