The Gilded Age Season 3, Episode 6 “If You Want to Cook an Omelet” Recap: Gladys Finally Stands Up

We’re back in the 1800s, baby, and The Gilded Age just keeps serving. Episode 6 gave us everything: family drama, petty shade, emotional growth, and even a literal jump scare to close things out. This was a jam-packed hour with enough tea to keep us hydrated for days.

Let’s start in London, where Bertha shows up to rescue Gladys from the nightmare that is her new sister-in-law. And listen, Bertha didn’t just show up—she showed out. She reminded Gladys exactly who she is: a Russell. A queen. A woman not to be played with. And Gladys? She understood the assignment. The way she so calmly and confidently put that insufferable sister-in-law in her place? Goosebumps. Actual chills. And when she hit her with the now-iconic, “Are you quite well?” while the woman dared to stand up before her—I gasped out loud. The subtle savagery! The poise! Even her husband and the guests clocked it and looked impressed. Our girl has arrived. It’s giving “new duchess, who dis?” Also, let’s not ignore the clear-as-day hint that Bertha’s maid is the one leaking secrets to the press. You didn’t hear it from me… but you did.

Meanwhile, back in New York, we need to talk about Armstrong. I have one word: ugh. Because of her petty gossiping, poor Jack’s finances got out, and now he’s been fired over something that honestly should’ve been a win. The man sold a clock! He made some money! That should’ve been cause for celebration, not dismissal. But in classic Jack fashion, he leaves with grace, even handing out cards with money to everyone. King behavior. I hope Armstrong stubs her toe every day for the rest of the season.

And then there’s Marian. Girl. Please. The way she overreacted to Larry’s bachelor party presence like he was out in the streets wilding—it was giving drama for no reason. He did nothing wrong. She really needs to relax. But to be fair, as much as I think they’re the blandest couple on television right now, they do make sense together. They’re boring, but like... they’re each other’s kind of boring. And that’s romantic in its own way.

Now, Larry’s out in the mines, and let’s not kid ourselves—we know he’s going to stumble upon something that saves George’s business. It's being set up too perfectly for anything else to happen. He’s going to find gold, oil, a hidden vault—whatever it is, George is gonna be just fine. I’m not worried at all.

I did fell so bad for Ada once she realized she was being played about her dead husband, but she did get a taste of the cruel world. Hopefully she can move on.

Peggy, meanwhile, finally opened up to Mr. Kirkland about her office romance, but is still holding off on the bigger revelations about her ex and her baby. I respect her pacing, but I really don’t think Kirkland will be fazed when she finally tells him. He seems solid—now if only his mother would stop being so consistently intolerable. If these two don’t work out, we riot. Period.

And finally, Oscar. This man has had a wild arc lately. He did something genuinely kind for the woman who scammed him, which shows he’s grown (a little). But just when it looked like he might be entering a season of good karma, bam—his ex, John, gets hit by a carriage in a scene that legit felt like a horror movie jump scare. One minute you’re sipping tea, the next minute you’re yelling at the screen. Poor Oscar can’t catch a break. This is going to hit him hard.

All in all? Another stellar episode. A little chaos, a little scandal, a lot of satisfying moments. If this is how the rest of the season goes, we’re in for a truly rich finale. Let the 1800s drama continue.

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