The Gilded Age: Season 2

2023

Created by Julian Fellowes
Recommended
94%
59%
8 episodes
Drama
HBO

A young woman new to New York City infiltrates the lives of her rich neighbours in this period drama from... More

A young woman new to New York City infiltrates the lives of her rich neighbours in this period drama from Oscar winner Julian Fellowes, creator of Downton Abbey.

It’s 1882 and the Gilded Age is in full swing when Marian Brook, a young orphaned daughter of a Southern general, moves in with her rigidly conventional aunts in New York City. With the help of Peggy Scott, an African-American woman masquerading as her maid, Marian gets caught up in the dazzling lives of her rich neighbours as she struggles to decide between adhering to the rules or forging her own path.

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Where to watch The Gilded Age: Season 2

The Gilded Age: Season 2 is available to stream in... More New Zealand now on Neon.

The Gilded Age: Season 2 episodes

You Don't Even Like Opera

On Easter Sunday, Agnes informs Ada, Marian, and Oscar of... More her nephew Dashiell Montgomery's imminent arrival in New York. In need of a change after an emotional visit to Philadelphia, Peggy asks Marian about returning to 61st Street. Meanwhile, Bertha sidesteps Mrs. Astor to support the Metropolitan Opera House, and Oscar begins courting Gladys once again.

Some Sort of Trick

After giving Oscar his final verdict, George sends Clay to... More meet Mr. Henderson, the union leader at his Pittsburgh steel plant. Meanwhile, Agnes chides Ada for being too chatty during a visit with Luke Forte, Mrs. Fane arranges a match for Marian in Newport, Larry gets a new commission, and Peggy is welcomed back to 61st Street by all but one.

Head to Head

As the opera war heats up, an unlikely guest attends... More Bertha's Met fundraiser, while Agnes backs Mrs. Astor's effort to preserve the Academy's dominance. Meanwhile, Peggy offers to travel with Mr. Fortune to Alabama to cover a story about the Tuskegee Institute, Ada organizes a special luncheon for Mr. Forte, George attempts to sway Henderson, and Watson considers an offer.

His Grace the Duke

After receiving discouraging news about the Met, Bertha deals with... More rumors that are swirling about Larry. Fearing her sister's disapproval, Ada asks Marian to cover for her as she continues to see Mr. Forte. Later, Bertha vies for position with the visiting Duke of Buckingham, and, in Tuskegee, Peggy navigates a tense dinner with Mr. Fortune and Booker T. Washington.

Close Enough to Touch

While Ada questions whether to move forward without her sister's... More support, Agnes faces the prospect of living alone. In Newport, Bertha puts the finishing touches on the event of the season as Mrs. Winterton plots her revenge. After experiencing the best of the Tuskegee Institute, Peggy and Mr. Fortune witness the dangers of the South firsthand.

Warning Shots

As George heads to Pittsburgh to deal with the potential... More strike, Bertha learns that the Duke will return for the Metropolitan Opera's opening night. While the staff chip in to help Jack, Bannister tries to retrieve an incriminating letter from the Russell house. Ada and Luke return from their honeymoon and Marian receives an invitation from Dashiell.

Wonders Never Cease

Against the backdrop of the biggest event in New York... More City's history, Bertha reconsiders her loyalty to the Met. Meanwhile, an engagement celebration leaves Marian with doubts, Peggy strives to make a difference in Brooklyn, George strikes a deal with Mr. Henderson, Oscar makes an alarming discovery, and the van Rhijn household reels as Luke's health deteriorates.

In Terms of Winning and Losing

While the staff question their future in the van Rhijn... More household, Jack receives welcome news about his patent. After scoring a victory for the local schools, Peggy considers her future at the NY Globe. Later, Marian confesses her true feelings to Dashiell – and Bertha and Mrs. Astor make their final moves in the opera war.

The Gilded Age: Season 2 | Ratings & Reviews

Masterfully woven

A masterfully woven web of pettiness, violence, gorgeous gowns, and downright evil amounts of money. After watching this new season, it’s looking like The Gilded Age may just be golden after all.