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The Gilded Age Season 4: Premiere Time, Cast, Episode Schedule and What to Expect

The Gilded Age Season 4 premieres November 1, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET. See the 8-episode Sunday schedule, returning cast and HBO Max viewing details.

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The Gilded Age Season 4 release date and time

Streaming availability may vary by subscription and country. If you live outside the United States, check the licensed broadcaster or streaming platform in your region rather than assuming the US release time applies.

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Season 4 episode release calendar

Warner Bros. Discovery confirms a weekly Sunday rollout of eight episodes. Based on that official pattern, the expected dates are:

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What is Season 4 about?

HBO’s official description suggests that Bertha Russell’s climb through New York society will have consequences closer to home. Power is never simply won and kept in this show; every invitation, marriage prospect and family alliance has a price.

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Which cast members are returning?

The official Season 4 cast list includes Carrie Coon (Bertha Russell), Morgan Spector (George Russell), Christine Baranski (Agnes van Rhijn), Cynthia Nixon (Ada Brook), Louisa Jacobson (Marian Brook) and Denée Benton (Peggy Scott).

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Do you need to rewatch Seasons 1–3?

Not necessarily. You will enjoy Season 4 more if you remember Bertha’s push for influence, the tension between old money and new wealth, Marian’s search for independence and Peggy’s professional and family pressures.

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What to watch for in the premiere

Watch the Russell family’s relationships, not just the lavish parties. Pay attention when Agnes is offered a chance to regain control. Notice whether Marian’s decisions are framed as personal choices or family obligations.

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When does The Gilded Age Season 4 start?

November 1, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET on HBO, with streaming via HBO Max in the US.

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Will all episodes be available at once?

Schedule checked against HBO/WBD official materials on November 1, 2026. This article’s accompanying period-drama artwork is illustrative, not a production still.

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