HBO: The Gilded Age

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  1. FresnoGator

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    That chick is hot ...
     
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  2. Pharm

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    Not sure why but I thought this show was a comedy like Taika Waititi our flag means death. I was so confused during the first episode
     
  3. Truman

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    Lmao. That’s hilarious.

    It’s the American version of Downton Abbey
     
  4. Sportfan

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    I’ve been on a NYC history kick lately so this video was helpful especially as someone who enjoys this show.

     
  5. JonathanCoachman

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    JP Morgan and John D Rockefeller were two ugly ass motherfuckers.
     
  6. Sportfan

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    I also learned I’ve apparently been pronouncing Carnegie incorrectly my entire life.
     
  7. Rock

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    We’re back in June
     
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  8. stangd

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    Starting this series now, hoping for good things....
     
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  9. JonathanCoachman

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    Baron Fellowes of West Stafford, member of the House of Lords and show-runner will surely have crafted a scathing critique of the robber baron class.

    Julian Fellowes ought to be making a show that romanticizes Elon’s breeding Legion and Zucks heroic looks maxing transformation IMO.
     
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  10. stangd

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    just finished season one, watching this documentary now....it's very good.
     
  11. Rock

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    S3 reviews are in, and it looks like it’s fantastic
     
  12. Jimmy the Saint

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    Went to some Newport mansions on Tuesday. So ready for this.
     
  13. Hoss Bonaventure

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    One of the shows my wife and I both really enjoy and then looking up the actual historical people and discovering about them.
     
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  15. Truman

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    The official HBO podcast is great. Usually have an actor or director on to discuss the episode. Then the hosts go into the history in the show. Which is a good jumping off point to look up stuff on your own. One of the hosts has his own NYC history podcast.
     
  16. Hoss Bonaventure

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    Pretty solid start.
     
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  17. FresnoGator

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    Really good through the first two episodes. Mrs. Astor really enjoys dropping the occasional turd in the punch bowl. Starting to dislike Mrs. Russell and Miss Brooke is kind of annoying ...
     
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  18. TC

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    Starting to? I hate her and that fuck Mr. Russell
     
  19. FresnoGator

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    She is by her own admission, a shameless social climber, But I hate the fact that she's trying to fuck up Gladys's life.

    Not really sure why Mr. Russell tolerates her, She's pretty bad ...
     
  20. Sportfan

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    Lmao how yall siding with Gladys, out here throwing her life away for a dude who can’t even man up and speak to her father.
     
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  21. FresnoGator

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    yeah, guy's a puss ...
     
  22. Hoss Bonaventure

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    He knows she knows all his secrets.
     
  23. Sportfan

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    I cannot pinpoint why I enjoy this show so much but I really do. Perhaps I hold it to lower standards than S-tier TV and thus I’m able to look past its flaws. Couple that with being super intrigued by NYC and this historical era and it’s a perfect mix.

    Larry can do better than Miss Brook tho :cmonson:
     
  24. FresnoGator

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    It's extremely well-written, clever and funny, all the /maggie smith one liners go to aunt agnes now. it's great tv

    the older chick Larry was banging in Newport was a dime ...
     
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    My wife and I watched the first two seasons over the past couple of weeks and tonight’s ep was our first one we’ve seen live. Excited for what’s to come the rest of the season based off that post credits preview
     
  26. FresnoGator

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    This show is so freaking good, Best show on TV right now for my money, between the Gilded Age and Dexter resurrection very happy watching TV this summer.

    all of the storylines are compelling, and the only unfortunate thing is there are only two episodes left in the season. Every time each episode ends my wife and I are bummed out ...
     
  27. Sportfan

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    Should make ya happy then

    https://deadline.com/2025/07/the-gilded-age-renewed-season-4-hbo-1236472150/

    So is the copper discovery gonna save the Russell’s or is it a scam to get the overzealous young Mr Russell to overpay?
     
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  28. FresnoGator

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    Yes happy it was renewed, although I was not very worried considering how popular it is. Not happy it'll probably take another year and a half for season four to come out.

    I'm not sure about the copper, But they have kind of two episodes to get the whole thing wrapped up. I did wonder aloud if Larry Russell was going to use his money from the sale of the clock to invest in the mines and if he was going to ask footman, John to invest as well. George does seem to be burning the candle at both ends financially. Very excited for the last two episodes.

    really liked the Gladys storyline and her being empowered by her mother to get her husband to stand up to his sister. That was about freaking time.

    Was also hoping that Oscar Van Ryan would be able to get a shot at Crowther for stealing all of his money ...
     
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  30. FresnoGator

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    i did this and found there is a huge copper mine there, but no mention that any of the people George Russell is based on (Jay Gould / Vanderbilt) bought it or owned it that i could find ...
     
  31. Rock

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    they’re just blurring the lines of history

    my response was more an answer to the “is he getting scammed?” Question

    Larry is going to be super rich
     
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  32. Sportfan

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    wtf
     
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  33. FresnoGator

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    Didn't love that episode, but I think most of it was fairly predictable, except the end, of course.

    It is really good to see Hector growing a pair.

    still bummed we only have one episode left in the season ...
     
  34. FresnoGator

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  35. TC

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    Praying Mr. Russell is dead :pray:
     
  36. FresnoGator

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    wow, do you hate Bertha, Larry and Gladys too?
     
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  37. Sportfan

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    Mr Russell slander will not be tolerated
     
  38. Love Tractor

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    This show is appointment TV for me. Team George. Hope Clay gets eye fucked soon for his treachery.
     
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  39. TC

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    Bertha for sure. Some people think they can get everything they want by demanding things and making a mad face. It’s funny when they don’t
     
  40. Hoss Bonaventure

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    Missed how the actor that plays Mr Russell is in Boardwalk Empire.
     
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  42. Sportfan

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    Glad they tied so many story lines up. I’ll take another season just because I enjoy the show, but they could stop there and I’d be happy.
     
  43. FresnoGator

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    Enjoyed it a great deal, but Julian fellows always does a great job so selfishly I wanna see another season ...
     
  44. MtOread

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    It’s been renewed for season 4
     
  45. FresnoGator

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    It's one of the most if not the most popular show on HBO, Renewing was a no-brainer ...