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The Gilded Age Renewed for Fourth Season Amid Ratings Surge

7/28/2025

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Gilded Age Renewed

HBO's "The Gilded Age" is set to dazzle audiences with a fourth season, confirmed on July 28, just before the thrilling Season 3 finale on August 10. The show has captivated viewers, boasting a remarkable 20% increase in viewership over Season 2, showcasing its compelling storytelling and stellar ensemble cast in the vibrant backdrop of 1880s New York.

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Adams' Tragic Fate

In a heart-stopping moment in Season 3, episode 6 of "The Gilded Age," John Adams meets a tragic fate when a horse-drawn carriage strikes him, marking the series' first major character loss. This shocking turn sends ripples through Oscar van Rhijn's life, forcing him to confront the fallout from his turbulent relationships and the turmoil of the Russells' business empire in New York.

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Gilded Age Renewed

HBO's "The Gilded Age" is set to dazzle audiences with a fourth season, confirmed on July 28, just before the thrilling Season 3 finale on August 10. The show has captivated viewers, boasting a remarkable 20% increase in viewership over Season 2, showcasing its compelling storytelling and stellar ensemble cast in the vibrant backdrop of 1880s New York.

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