‘The Gilded Age’ Season 4 Trailer Promises More Scandal, Romance, and Society Drama
The gowns are fabulous, the money is flowing, and the wealthy people of New York are still finding new ways to make each other miserable. Oh, how we've missed them!
HBO has released the official trailer for Season 4 of The Gilded Age, and if anyone thought the Russell family drama was going to settle down, think again. Bertha Russell has spent years fighting her way into New York's elite social circles, but maintaining her position might prove more difficult than getting there in the first place. And with Agnes van Rhijn still very much in the picture, nobody should expect a peaceful season. That woman has never met a social slight she couldn't turn into a full-blown war.
Bertha Russell May Have Finally Pushed Her Luck
Carrie Coon's Bertha Russell has never been one to accept the word no, especially when it comes from somebody who thinks they're better than her. She's climbed the social ladder, challenged New York's old-money establishment, and made it abundantly clear that the Russell family isn't going anywhere. But all that ambition comes at a price.
Season 4 picks up with Bertha facing the consequences of her relentless pursuit of social dominance, particularly when it comes to her marriage to George Russell, played by Morgan Spector. George has supported his wife's ambitions through quite a bit, but their relationship has taken some serious hits. Bertha has always been willing to do whatever it takes to get what she wants. The question now is whether she's willing to lose the people closest to her in the process.
Girl, you can conquer New York society all you want, but who exactly are you going to celebrate with if everybody in your house is mad at you?
Agnes van Rhijn Is Not About to Go Quietly
Meanwhile, Christine Baranski's Agnes van Rhijn is still determined to remind everybody that old money comes with its own set of rules, and she would appreciate it if people started following them. After watching her world change around her, Agnes is looking to reclaim some control over her place in society. And knowing Agnes, she'll have plenty of opinions about how everyone else is conducting themselves along the way.
That's part of what makes her such a delight. Agnes can deliver the most devastating insult without raising her voice, and somehow the person on the receiving end is expected to thank her for it. With Bertha continuing to challenge the established order, there's plenty of potential for another round of society warfare. Frankly, watching these two women navigate the same social circles is half the entertainment.
Romance Isn't Getting Any Easier Either
Of course, it wouldn't be The Gilded Age without someone falling in love and immediately discovering that society has approximately 47 reasons why the relationship is a terrible idea.
Marian Brook (Louisa Jacobson) and Larry Russell (Harry Richardson) face new challenges as their relationship moves forward. Their romance has given viewers something to root for amid all the social maneuvering, but love in this world rarely comes without complications.
Peggy Scott (Denée Benton) also has major changes ahead as wedding preparations bring another set of family expectations and potential disagreements. Peggy has worked hard to build a life and career on her own terms, and navigating a future with her new family could present challenges of its own.
Then there's Oscar van Rhijn (Blake Ritson), whose romantic life has never exactly been straightforward. Between his personal desires and the expectations of his social position, Oscar continues to navigate a world that doesn't make room for everyone to live openly.
These people could save themselves so much trouble by minding their own business, but then what would we watch every Sunday?
Old Money, New Money, Same Old Mess
What makes The Gilded Age so entertaining isn't simply the elaborate costumes or spectacular mansions, although let's be serious, those gowns deserve their own awards category. It's watching people who seemingly have everything behave as though being left off a dinner invitation is a national emergency.
Julian Fellowes has built a world where reputation is currency, marriage can be a business arrangement, and the smallest social victory can feel like winning a championship. The latest season promises to continue exploring that changing world as the characters fight to protect their positions, pursue their ambitions, and occasionally make an absolute mess of their personal lives. And that's before anybody even sits down for dinner.
When Does ‘The Gilded Age’ Season 4 Premiere?
The Gilded Age returns for its eight-episode fourth season on Sunday, November 1, 2026, on HBO, with streaming available on HBO Max.
With Bertha facing trouble at home, Agnes refusing to surrender her influence, and several romances hanging in the balance, the new season has plenty of reasons to keep viewers invested. One thing is certain: New York society is about to be exhausting, and we'll be watching every delicious minute of it.
Watch the official Season 4 trailer below.
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