Fans of period drama series, especially shows such as Downton Abbey, will be delighted to learn that show's creator Julian Fellowes is returning to the world of high society and bringing us a brand new series called The Gilded Age. The new show is said to be an American version of Upstairs Downstairs that once made Downton Abbey successful. The Gilded Age saw early buzz thanks to its unbelievably stacked cast, beautiful costumes and set. The show recently premiered its first episode last week on HBO Go and new episodes are expected every Tuesday.
The nine-part drama series is set in 1882 as the United States is entering its heyday -- a time of major economic transformation. It is a time of great conflict between "the old way" and "the new system", with opportunities to make or lose fortunes. The show takes you through these upheavals through the twists and turns in the story of Marian Brook (Louisa Jacobson), a young woman who moves from Pennsylvania to New York after her late father's death to start a new life with her wealthy estranged aunts Agnes Van Rhijn (Christine Baranski) and Ada Brook (Cynthia Nixon). However, Marian accidentally gets involved in a social war between her aunts and rich neighbours George (Morgan Spector), a railroad tycoon, and his ambitious wife Bertha Russell (Carrie Coon). When life leads her to the intersection of the modern era, will Marian follow the rules of society or choose to create her own path?
