"The Gilded Age" on HBO

[jeezifonly]

My finale takeaways

1. George Russell sure heals fast.

2. Oscar’s haircut distracts in every shot that isn’t him in bed.

3. Why can’t we have seen just one brief happy sex scene with Duke and Gladys? 

4. Bodices for the ladies who sit need to be fit with them seated.

5. I can’t wait to see Carrie Coon return to playing contemporary characters.
 

[+ SirBillybob]

13 hours ago, jeezifonly said:

My finale takeaways:

3. Why can’t we have seen just one brief happy sex scene with Duke and Gladys? 

4. Bodices for the ladies who sit need to be fit with them seated.
 

Whereas at the seat of Sidmouth, “fit” is slang that refers to how hot Duke’s little social-climbing sibline-splintering Gladiolus is when sitting, standing, or hectoring splayed. Refer to #3.

Edited August 12, 2025 by SirBillybob

[Guest MikeThomas]

 

 

[Ali Gator]

Season 3 finale drew over 5 million viewers in its first three days.

[TonyDown]

On 8/14/2025 at 1:37 PM, MikeThomas said:

 

 

I wish MsMojo would have included Homophobia in The Gilded Age.  How Larry suggested to Jack he might find a male companion at The Haymarket, as well as how Oscar was bequeathed John Adam's cottage and how he seems headed for a marriage with a beard all seems significant.  

That said, I am glad to find I'm not the only one that finds Jack delightful.

Perhaps Oscar will get a taste.  

[Guest MikeThomas]

1 hour ago, TonyDown said:

I wish MsMojo would have included Homophobia in The Gilded Age.  How Larry suggested to Jack he might find a male companion at The Haymarket, as well as how Oscar was bequeathed John Adam's cottage and how he seems headed for a marriage with a beard all seems significant.  

That said, I am glad to find I'm not the only one that finds Jack delightful.

Perhaps Oscar will get a taste.  

I predict Jack will marry the scullery maid.

[TonyDown]

4 hours ago, MikeThomas said:

I predict Jack will marry the scullery maid.

Bridgett?  

 

Jack was the very first character on screen in The Gilded Age.  I wonder if Julian Fellows did that for a certain reason.

He's led a sheltered life, is well liked, and talented.  I fear Bridgett may be slightly high maintenance, for him to deal with.  I hope she does right by him.

[+ SirBillybob]

Now that he’s no longer a foot man, Jack would naturally be exploring what else he likes and should take his time. Bridget has an unfortunate traumatic past and brushed his hand away on a date, so he may get excited prematurely with her now, in relative terms, thawing out and throwing herself at him, finding himself in a stew. Or in hot water, the type of resource that Bridget previously expressed resentment about in terms of sharing with a newly arrived Peggy on the scene.

Edited August 16, 2025 by SirBillybob

[Becket]

HBO should just change its name to "The Gilded Age Channel." For the last two weeks it seems they have shown this show every day of the week, 24/7. 

[+ poolboy48220]

9 minutes ago, Becket said:

HBO should just change its name to "The Gilded Age Channel." For the last two weeks it seems they have shown this show every day of the week, 24/7. 

I've noticed that too but honestly have no complaints. I never get tired of watching Marian leap on the dining room table to help wounded George. I keep thinking of decades ago when anytime you turned on the USA channel you had a good chance of catching a "Wings" rerun.

[TonyDown]

Ben Ahler's has a nice Insta.  Lot of photos. 
Also, found a YouTube video produced back in his hometown.  Was quite interesting, hearing how he was involved in acting and the arts from a young age.

 

BEN (@benahlers) • Instagram photos and videos

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57K Followers, 2,211 Following, 268 Posts - BEN (@benahlers) on Instagram: ""

 

He seems to be all over the Internet.

 

Clock Twink’s Next Move? Ben Ahlers Teases Jack Trotter’s Unfinished Storyline in The Gilded Age - stream your joy

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When HBO’s The Gilded Age dropped its Season 3 finale, fans thought they had seen the last of Jack Trotter’s...

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The Gilded Age’s “clock twink” loves the memes, but he’s trying to look past them.

 

Edited August 18, 2025 by TonyDown

[TonyDown]

More TGA trivia.

There is an interesting Christine Baranski (Agnes Van Rhijn in The Gilded Age) video on the HBO TGA Fan Page on Facebook. 

Baranski's late husband had a direct line back to the Gilded Age Drexel family.  A portrait of Elizabeth Drexel hangs in The Elms, in Newport.

Also,

I was watching "The Firm" (1993) last night and wondered what else Jeanne Tripplehorn has performed in.  Turns out that is her, playing Sylvia Chamberlin in TGA.  From TGA Wiki Websites, I found that character is based on Arabella Huntington, who has quite a story  One might expect Julian Fellows to pick up on that in S4.  Long story short, The Huntington in San Marino, CA was founded by Harry E. and Arabella Huntington.   I recently referenced The Huntington on the Museum thread.

Also, for those in the OC, Huntington Beach is named after Harry E. 

There is much more to their history.  

Edited August 24, 2025 by TonyDown

[TonyDown]

HBO is running their trailer of Season 4 of The Gilded Age.    

Larry Russell and Jack Trotter have one brief clip together.  Fans like me that find both characters are such sweet and handsome men might be pleased HBO threw us a bone in the video, below.  

 

 

I hope Season 4 is generous with these two appearing in scenes together.  Will their relationship grow?  

I understand Jack earned around $20,000,000 in today's currency for selling his patent.  Will Larry protect Jack from cunning interlopers that covet his wealth?

 

 

 In the meantime, I'd love to find some juicy fanfiction featuring Larry and Jack.   😍

[nomad]

6 minutes ago, TonyDown said:

 In the meantime, I'd love to find some juicy fanfiction featuring Larry and Jack.   😍

I'm here for it too!

[nomad]

The show has gotten better with each season.  I felt the quality toward the end of Downton Abbey dropped a bit the last couple of seasons as it raced to put a nice bow on all the various storylines.  

[jeezifonly]

If George is permanently out of the picture, I'm done. 

[TonyDown]

27 minutes ago, jeezifonly said:

If George is permanently out of the picture, I'm done. 

George out of the picture?  

It sounds like Morgan Spector and Carrie Coon enjoy their time together on set.

[nomad]

Tough to pick between Larry's perfect curls and Jack's twink charm.