HBO airs second episode of The Gilded Age
The period drama returns to screens at 9 PM ET Sunday with eight episodes scheduled through December 20, 2026.
By Yuki Melnyk ·
The second episode of the fourth season of The Gilded Age airs on HBO and streams on HBO Max at 9 PM Eastern Time on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The episode is titled "You Won't Hear Me Beg." It follows the premiere of the season's first episode, which aired on November 1.
The season consists of eight episodes in total. New installments will premiere on Sundays from now until December 20, 2026. The full release schedule includes "Ring the Bells" on November 1, "You Won't Hear Me Beg" on November 8, "Ain't That Good News" on November 15, and "Good Taste" on November 22. The remaining four episodes will air on November 29, December 6, December 13, and December 20.
The previous episode introduced a new dynamic to the show's high society setting. Oscar van Rhijn, played by Blake Ritson, married Enid Winterton, portrayed by Kelley Curran. This union introduced a new power couple to the social circle. Meanwhile, Gladys Russell, played by Taissa Farmiga, gave birth to a son for her husband, the Duke of Buckingham, who is played by Ben Lamb. The birth was described as a narrow survival for Gladys.
Marian Brook, played by Louisa Jacobson, found herself downtown with her ex-fiancé Larry Russell, played by Harry Richardson. The episode revealed that she slept with him outside of marriage. The scene left her regretting the decision. The season finale of the third season ended with the Pinkertons closing in on the man who shot George Russell, played by Morgan Spector.
The upcoming episode will continue the storyline involving the investigation into George Russell's shooting. Viewers will see if George captures the suspect. The plot will also address the relationship between Bertha Russell, played by Carrie Coon, and George. It will further explore whether Larry Russell will marry Marian Brook.
The show is an HBO original, which means it requires an HBO or HBO Max subscription to watch. New subscribers can sign up for an ad-supported plan at a cost of $10.99 per month. An ad-free subscription costs $18.49 per month. HBO Max is also available in discounted bundles with Hulu and Disney+. The bundle costs $19.99 per month with ads and $32.99 per month without ads.
The cast for the fourth season includes Carrie Coon, Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, Morgan Spector, Louisa Jacobson, Denée Benton, Taissa Farmiga, Harry Richardson, Blake Ritson, Ben Ahlers, Jordan Donica, Kelli O'Hara, Ashlee Atinkson, Ben Lamb, Donna Murphy, and Kelley Curran. The series continues to feature a mix of Broadway stars and actors known for other television projects.
The production has not confirmed a fifth season. The fourth season marks the latest chapter in the series, which is set in the Gilded Age era. The showrunner and producers have not announced a renewal date. The current run concludes with the eighth episode on December 20, 2026.
