‘The Gilded Age’ Season 4 Premieres Tonight: Air Time, Complete Episode Release Schedule, and Streaming Options

The Gilded Age returns to television screens tonight, Nov. 1, with the Season 4 premiere airing at 9 p.m. ET on both linear HBO and HBO Max. Julian Fellowes’ lavish high-society drama plunges straight back into the escalating fallout of high-stakes Manhattan maneuvering, picking up right where the dramatic Season 3 finale left off.

The central marriage of the series has reached a breaking point. Bertha Russell and George Russell, played by Carrie Coon and Morgan Spector, find themselves separated following an assassination attempt on George alongside Bertha’s ruthless maneuvering to force their daughter, Gladys, into a strategic marriage with the Duke of Buckingham.

Old money and new money rivalries are shifting once again. While Bertha deals with the steep price of social conquest, Agnes van Rhijn looks for every opening to reclaim her former status, Marian attempts to chart an independent course, and Peggy strives for acceptance from her future in-laws.

The Gilded Age Season 4

Critical Reception and the Stakes in Season 4

Early reviews suggest the new season doubles down on the lavish conflict and sharp wit that define the franchise. Writing for DECIDER, critic Meghan O’Keefe praised the production’s opulence and distinct storytelling rhythm.

“The closest thing on today’s TV buffet to high end caviar: decadent, indulgent, and downright delightful. Season 4 is the HBO hit at its most confident: a killer mix of high class craftsmanship and old school camp.”

The upcoming storylines demand intense scrutiny from viewers who follow the changing power dynamics among New York’s elite. While common myth suggests historical dramas move at a leisurely, quiet pace, Fellowes’ scripts treat social survival with the cutthroat intensity of a corporate takeover.

How to Watch and Current Streaming Prices

Cord-cutters and linear television viewers have multiple ways to access new episodes every Sunday evening. Cable subscribers can tune directly into the flagship HBO channel at 9 p.m. ET, while digital audiences can stream the broadcast live or on demand via HBO Max.

HBO Max Standalone vs. Bundle Plans

Viewers signing up directly for HBO Max have two main standalone tiers. The basic ad-supported tier costs $10.99/month, while the premium ad-free experience runs $18.49/month.

Streaming households looking to combine services can also access the series through the three-way Disney+ Bundle featuring Hulu, Disney+, and HBO Max. That combined package offers significant savings across multiple platforms.

The Gilded Age Season 4

Season 4 Episode Release Schedule

Season 4 consists of an eight-episode order broadcast on a weekly rollout cadence. Each installment debuts on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. ET.

• Episode 1: “Ring the Bells” – Nov. 1
• Episode 2: “You Won’t Hear Me Beg” – Nov. 8
• Episode 3: “Ain’t That Good News” – Nov. 15
• Episode 4: “Good Taste” – Nov. 22
• Episode 5: Nov. 29
• Episode 6: Dec. 6
• Episode 7: Dec. 13
• Episode 8: Dec. 20

Official Trailer

Check out the official look at the high-society clashes and power plays unfolding across the drawing rooms of 1880s New York:

Full Ensemble Cast

The sprawling period ensemble brings back familiar society fixtures alongside prominent historic figures from late 19th-century America:

• Carrie Coon as Bertha Russell
• Morgan Spector as George Russell
• Louisa Jacobson as Marian Brook
• Taissa Farmiga as Gladys Vere
• Harry Richardson as Larry Russell
• Jack Gilpin as Mr. Church
• Christine Baranski as Agnes van Rhijn
• Cynthia Nixon as Ada Forte
• Blake Ritson as Oscar van Rhijn
• Denée Benton as Peggy Scott
• Simon Jones as Mr. Bannister
• Ben Ahlers as Jack Trotter
• Celia Keenan-Bolger as Mrs. Bruce
• Debra Monk as Mrs. Armstrong
• Donna Murphy as Caroline Schermerhorn Astor
• Kristine Nielsen as Mrs. Bauer
• Kelli O’Hara as Aurora Fane
• Taylor Richardson as Bridget
• Douglas Sills as Monsieur Baudin
• John Douglas Thomas as Arthur Scott
• Erin Wilhelmi as Adelheid Weber
• Kelley Curran as Mrs. Enid Winterton
• Sullivan Jones as T. Thomas Fortune
• Jordan Donica as Dr. William Kirkland
• Audra McDonald as Dorothy Scott
• Bill Camp as J.P. Morgan
• Phylicia Rashad as Elizabeth Kirkland

✨ The Russell family conflict is set to define an explosive run of Sunday night drama throughout the holiday season.

📱 Make sure your streaming platform or DVR schedule is aligned before the opening broadcast begins at 9 p.m. ET tonight.

💬 Will Bertha’s ambitions finally cost her everything, or will Agnes find a way back to the top of New York society? Drop your thoughts in the comments below and share your premiere predictions!