The Gilded Age

Name: The Gilded Age
Genre: Drama
Released: 2022-01-24
Cast: Carrie Coon, Morgan Spector, Louisa Jacobson, Denée Benton, Taissa Farmiga

2022 | 4 seasons | Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

People are still talking about it and it won an Emmy. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: 4 seasons: a few months of evenings.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

It’s 1882 and the Gilded Age is in full swing when Marian Brook 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 neighbors as she struggles to decide between adhering to the rules or forging her own path.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
79% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.7 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Nominated for 4 Emmys, 1 SAG Award and 2 Critics' Choice Awards.
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.5 million people sought it out in the past year