The Gilded Age Fans Aren’t Sure S3 Will Be Worth It

Summary:

• The Gilded Age is an HBO period drama created by Julian Fellowes, also known for The Downton Abbey.
• The show has been a huge success among fans of the genre.
• The final episode of season 2 is a great example of an episode that perfectly wraps up the story, as season 3 has not yet been confirmed.

While it's always hard to lose your favorite TV show, it's even harder to watch the creators drag out the story that should have ended long ago. While it's easier to continue a drama that focuses on interpersonal relationships rather than a single event, when the writers run out of ideas, it's always very noticeable and extremely painful to watch.

That is why Jesse Armstrong's creative decision to end the HBO hit that blew up the industry, Succession, in season 4, ended up being more popular than expected. It was obvious that the show was at its peak, with the dialogue, suspense and acting all as brilliant as the first day, and that is what made the finale so special.

Some longtime HBO viewers believe that the case of Succession may be one of many similar cases to come. The Gilded Age, the hit that caters to the niche of period drama fans, may be just the show to wrap up before it gets boring and repetitive. The season 2 finale is a perfect example of how the early finale can still be satisfying.

Will There Be The Gilded Age Season 3?

As of today, many fans believe that season 3 of The Gilded Age is almost inevitable. At the moment, Fellowes' period drama remains one of the most popular ongoing shows on the networks, and there has been no talk of deliberately ending it early.

However, it's clear that the production team decided to take no chances with the current state of the industry and made the final episode of the season the happiest it could have been. Starting with Marian and Larry's beautiful kiss full of hope and excitement and ending with a glimpse of the power shift in Ada and Agatha's dynamic.

There may not have been any clear answers or solutions given, as there is still a good chance that HBO will step forward and renew The Gilded Age for season 3. But if something goes fatally wrong for the show, fans will be left with a perfectly rounded finale that leaves many doors open for various happy endings.

Episode 8 of Season 2 of The Gilded Age, In Terms of Winning and Losing, now has a 9.3 rating on IMDb and might just be one of the best season finales of 2023 television. Whether the show is renewed or not, the balance that Fellowes, along with the show's writers room, has been able to create is the one to remember.

If you're not ready to give up on The Gilded Age just yet, keep an eye out for any major news or behind-the-scenes updates. Until then, you can watch the show from the very first episode on Max.