Season 3 of The Gilded Age premieres on Sunday, June 22, 2025, airing weekly on HBO and streaming on Max until August 10
Set in late 19th-century New York, Season 3 delves into the shifting dynamics of old and new money. The Russells, having triumphed in the Opera War, now aim to solidify their position at the pinnacle of society. Bertha Russell (Carrie Coon) orchestrates a strategic marriage between her daughter, Gladys (Taissa Farmiga), and the Duke of Buckingham, despite her husband George’s (Morgan Spector) objections. This decision strains their marriage and introduces themes of arranged unions and societal expectations .
Marion Brook (Louisa Jacobson) and Larry Russell (Harry Richardson) continue their romance, navigating the complexities of their families’ rivalry. Peggy Scott (Denée Benton) faces challenges in her personal life, including a budding relationship with Dr. William Kirkland (Jordan Donica), while striving to establish herself as a writer in New York’s Black elite .
The season also explores the women’s suffrage movement, with new characters advocating for women’s rights, and delves into the rise of new-money families challenging the established social order .
