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Season 3 of "The Gilded Age" has just begun, but tea and drama are already brewing hot between characters.
HBO's lavish period drama, created by "Downton Abbey's" Julian Fellowes, returned for its third season on June 22 to record-high viewership. About 2.7 million U.S. viewers tuned in across platforms within the first three days of the season premiere, HBO said.
"The Gilded Age" follows high society and the battle between "old money" and "new money" in 1800s New York.
In the new season, the old guard is losing its powerful grip following the Opera War, while the Russells "stand poised to take their place at the head of society," according to the season synopsis.
"Bertha sets her sights on a prize that would elevate the family to unimaginable heights while George risks everything on a gambit that could revolutionize the railroad industry -- if it doesn't ruin him first," the synopsis says, adding, "across the street, the Brook household is thrown into chaos as Agnes refuses to accept Ada's new position as lady of the house."
"As all of New York hastens toward the future, their ambition may come at the cost of what they truly hold dear," it concludes.
When does the next episode of 'The Gilded Age' Season 3 come out?
New episodes of "The Gilded Age" Season 3 drop Sundays on HBO and Max at 9 p.m. ET / PT. The next episode will come out on July 6.
How many episodes will 'The Gilded Age' Season 3 have? See schedule
Season 3 of "The Gilded Age" will have eight episodes. Here's what the upcoming episode schedule looks like:
- Episodes 1 and 2 have aired and are available to stream on Max.
How to watch 'The Gilded Age' Season 3
"The Gilded Age" Season 3 will air on HBO and stream on Max weekly on Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
Seasons 1 and 2 of "The Gilded Age" are also available to stream on Max.
Max dropped the trailer for Season 3 of "The Gilded Age" on June 3.