HBO’s popular drama The Gilded Age continues to break records. For the third week in a row, the show has pulled in even more viewers. Episode 6 of Season 3, titled “Ex-Communicated,” brought in 4.5 million viewers across all platforms in just three days. That’s up from 4 million for the previous episode.
HBO shared that Season 3 is pulling in more viewers than ever — even outperforming Season 2 by around 25%. Each new episode is attracting a bigger audience than the last. With the final episode scheduled for August 10, 2025, fans can also look forward to more — the show has officially been picked up for a fourth season.
The Gilded Age Season 3 Release Date & Time
| Timezone | Release Date | Release Time |
| Eastern Time | August 3, 2025 | 9:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | August 3, 2025 | 6:00 p.m. |
Where to Watch
You can watch The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 7 on:
- HBO
- HBO Max
HBO Max is known for its big hits like Succession, Game of Thrones, The White Lotus, and The Last of Us. The Gilded Age is now joining the list of HBO’s most successful dramas.
About the Show
Back in 1882, Marian Brook finds herself starting over in New York City. She’s taken in by her rich, old-school aunts who expect her to live a very proper life. But Marian isn’t alone — Peggy Scott, a sharp and ambitious Black writer who pretends to be her maid, is by her side. As Marian starts to learn how the upper class operates, she’s torn between playing by their rules or doing things her own way.
Season 3 Reception
- Rotten Tomatoes: 95% rating from 34 critics
- Metacritic: 73/100 (Generally favorable)
Main Cast
| Actor | Character |
| Carrie Coon | Bertha Russell – ambitious and bold social climber |
| Morgan Spector | George Russell – wealthy railroad tycoon |
| Louisa Jacobson | Marian Brook – idealistic young woman |
| Denée Benton | Peggy Scott – determined Black writer |
| Taissa Farmiga | Gladys Russell – Bertha’s daughter |
| Harry Richardson | Larry Russell – recent Harvard graduate |
| Cynthia Nixon | Ada Brook – Marian’s kind aunt |
| Christine Baranski | Agnes van Rhijn – Marian’s strict aunt |
| Simon Jones | Mr. Bannister – Van Rhijns’ proud English butler |
| Jack Gilpin | Mr. Church – loyal butler of the Russells |
New Characters in Season 3
- Ben Lamb as Duke of Buckingham
- Jordan Donica as Dr. William Kirkland
- Phylicia Rashad as Elizabeth Kirkland
- Andrea Martin as Madame Dashkova
- Hattie Morahan as Lady Sarah Vere
- Paul Alexander Nolan as Alfred Merrick
- Hannah Shealy as Charlotte Drayton
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