The Gilded Age: 1x7

Dive deeper into the historical research and production design behind the electricity demonstration in this official companion podcast:

: Peggy Scott covers the event for The Globe , highlighting that Black inventor Lewis Latimer was instrumental in improving the light bulb's carbon filaments. 🏛️ Social Power Moves The Gilded Age 1x7

: Fans often discuss whether Tom Raikes is manipulating Marian, suspecting her father may have left her a fortune that Raikes is hiding to ensure she marries him. Dive deeper into the historical research and production

: Encouraged by Marian, Larry Russell makes a second attempt to convince his father to let him pursue architecture rather than the family railroad business. ⚖️ Legal & Financial Stakes ⚖️ Legal & Financial Stakes Beneath the glamour,

Beneath the glamour, dark clouds loom over the principal families.

: Mr. Russell faces a potential trial and prison time following accusations that he ignored safety warnings regarding a fatal train derailment.

: Agnes van Rhijn remains furious with her butler, Bannister, for working a lunch at the Russell house. Bannister, meanwhile, plots revenge against whoever "snitched" on him.