The Gilded Age Heats Up: Betrayals, Secrets, and a Shocking Shooting
So, let’s talk about The Gilded Age —yes, that deliciously dramatic period series from Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes that’s been quietly building into a must-watch event. If you’ve been following Season 3, you know things are really boiling over in the Russell household—and last night’s episode? Absolute chaos.
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Episode 7, titled “Ex-Communicated” , just dropped on HBO and Max, and wow, we were hit with a cliffhanger no one saw coming. George Russell—played by Morgan Spector—was shot. Shot! And not in a metaphorical, backstabbed-by-business-partner kind of way. He was actually shot in what looked like a personal vendetta, and it's left fans seriously wondering if he'll even survive to see the season finale.
Let’s rewind a little. The Russell family, who have been clawing their way to the top of New York society, seemed nearly invincible just a few episodes ago. But now, Bertha and George's once rock-solid marriage is fracturing fast, especially after Bertha pushed their daughter, Gladys, into marrying the Duke of Buckingham—something George never agreed to. That decision has caused tension, mistrust, and now, total emotional fallout.
And that’s just the personal drama. On the business side, George fired his long-time secretary Mr. Clay, who’s since gone full saboteur. Now, family secrets are being leaked to the press, whispers are spreading, and all signs are pointing toward the mysterious new lady’s maid, Miss André. Basically, the Russells are under siege—from the inside out.
Morgan Spector, who plays George, recently opened up about the shocking events in an interview, saying viewers should be very worried. In the 19th century, gunshot wounds like this were often fatal. There’s no guarantee George will make it to the finale—especially since Spector himself hasn’t even signed a contract for Season 4. Talk about suspense.
Despite its slow-burn start in Season 1, The Gilded Age has finally caught on, and Season 3 is shattering its own viewership records. The audience has grown 25% from last season, and HBO has already greenlit a Season 4.
If you're not watching yet, you're missing out. The last two episodes—Episode 7 just aired on August 3, and the finale is coming August 10—are shaping up to be the most intense yet. And with all the power games, betrayals, and that chilling gunshot, we’re deep in scandalous territory that rivals even today’s billionaire drama. Catch it Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO or stream it anytime on Max.
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