News Summary

• Along with our partners at Universal Television, we are thrilled to continue this grand tale for a third season.” With its strong performance and a Production Design Emmy win for its first season, The Gilded Age passed a stiff test to earn a renewal..
• Total premiere-night viewing for the season grew for six consecutive weeks, culminating in a series high for the Dec. 17 Season 2 finale, according to HBO..
• “It’s those elements that we are always keeping in mind and discussing relative to whether or not a show will continue.” Perry Mason and Winning Time were subsequently canceled after two seasons each..
• Through the eight episodes of the season, we watch as Bertha challenges Mrs. Astor and the old system and works to not only gain a foothold in Society, but to potentially take a leading role in it..
• In May Orsi told Deadline that the network was “having conversations regarding viewership relative to budget” while “assessing” several series, including sophomores Perry Mason, Winning Time, and The Gilded Age..
• In the Brook House, Marian continues her journey to find her way in the world secretly teaching at a girls school while much to everyone’s surprise Ada begins a new courtship..