Season 3 of The Gilded Age hits its stride Sunday, July 6 at 9 PM ET on HBO with Love Is Never Easy, an episode that keeps the plates spinning across Newport and New York. The Russell household faces new strains, while the Scotts head to the Hamptons, and new career prospects emerge for some.
George Russell finds himself at odds with Bertha over her grand plans for Gladys. It seems Bertha’s social ambition for their daughter is now clashing directly with George’s business aims, making his dealings with the Duke even more complicated. The power struggle within the Russell marriage continues to be one of the series’ more compelling threads.
Meanwhile, Peggy and Marian’s adventures take them to Newport, where they meet the Kirklands. The trip will likely present new social hurdles, forcing them to find their way through the often-unspoken rules of high society. Back in New York, Larry Russell extends a professional olive branch to Jack, presenting a chance at a career-altering meeting with a potential investor.
Downstairs at the Van Rhijn home, Ada attempts to steer the domestic staff towards temperance, a move that is set to stir the pot. Agnes, ever the traditionalist, reflects on her diminishing sway in New York society. Throughout the episode, marital and romantic trouble continues to brew across the leading families, proving that even in the Gilded Age, love rarely runs smooth.
