Everyone’s hooked on The Gilded Age, HBO’s glamorous look at 1880s New York. With Season 3 just wrapped in August 2025, folks are itching to know—will there be a Season 4? Here’s what we know so far about the next season.
Has The Gilded Age Season 4 Been Greenlit?
Good news! HBO gave the thumbs-up for Season 4 on July 28, 2025, just before Season 3’s big finale. The show’s killing it—Season 3 viewership jumped 20% from Season 2, with Episode 5 pulling in 4 million viewers in three days. Fans on social media are going wild, with posts about the show spiking nearly 60% week after week. HBO’s drama boss, Francesca Orsi, called it a “must-watch” and promised Season 4 will bring more thrills.
When’s The Gilded Age Season 4 Hitting Screens?
No exact date yet, but past seasons give a hint. Season 1 kicked off in January 2022, Season 2 hit in October 2023, and Season 3 landed in June 2025 after some strike delays. It usually takes about 18 months to make a season, so late 2026 or early 2027 seems like a safe bet for the premiere. Patience is key, but those jaw-dropping mansions and scandals are worth waiting for.
Who’s Coming Back for The Gilded Age Season 4?
The cast is a huge draw, and most of the big names should return. Expect to see Carrie Coon as the ambitious Bertha Russell, Christine Baranski as the sharp-tongued Agnes van Rhijn, Cynthia Nixon as the sweet Ada Brook, and Louisa Jacobson as the determined Marian Brook. Denée Benton’s Peggy Scott, Taissa Farmiga’s Gladys Russell, and Harry Richardson’s Larry Russell are also likely to be back, stirring up trouble in high society.
One big question mark is Morgan Spector’s George Russell, who got shot in Season 3’s second-to-last episode. Nobody knows if he’ll pull through, and fans are freaking out. Sadly, Claybourne Elder’s John Adams is gone for good after a tragic carriage crash in Season 3, Episode 6. New characters might pop up, especially since the show loves casting theater stars. Carrie Coon told Playbill the set feels like a Broadway production, so some fresh faces could shake things up.
What’s the Plot for The Gilded Age Season 4?
Details are hush-hush, but Season 4 will probably dig into the fallout from Season 3’s wild ending. Bertha Russell’s choice to marry her daughter Gladys to the Duke of Buckingham put a serious strain on her marriage to George. That tension could be a big focus, with their power-couple status on shaky ground.
Peggy Scott’s engagement to Dr. William Kirkland is another storyline to watch, especially with challenges like class and race in the mix. Marian Brook and Larry Russell’s romance also took a big step with their engagement, so expect some wedding drama. Julian Fellowes says he likes to shake things up each season, so new scandals and maybe even a trip to England could be in store, thanks to Gladys’s new British connection.
