The Gilded Age

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Season 1
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 24, 2022
Season #: 3, 2, 1
Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 38
  3. Negative: 1 out of 38
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Critic Reviews

  1. The Guardian
    Reviewed by: Lucy Mangan
    Jan 25, 2022
    20
    All of human life is here. Not in any credible way – just here. ... In short, it’s just what HBO ordered from the man who by now is surely actually churning this stuff out in his sleep rather than simply giving the faultless impression of it.

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#68 Most Discussed TV Season of 2022

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User Score
5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 24
  3. Negative: 6 out of 24
  1. PotterheadGleek
    Jan 25, 2022
    8
    A new period drama brought by the man behind Downton Abbey, now here we have the old money v. new money plot with a certain temporal narrativeA new period drama brought by the man behind Downton Abbey, now here we have the old money v. new money plot with a certain temporal narrative that really lives up to its expectations, with an exceptional costume design, production design, and score. The cast is amazing, bringing everyone the best to the game.
    However the pilot can be a little slow, I believe with more episodes it can be THE period drama of the year.    … Full Review »
  2. hisavi
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Deeply entertaining. Fellowes has gotten together a riveting cast who are electric when on screen together.
  3. RayInTheLevant
    Feb 2, 2022
    2
    What kind of gifts/chocolates did HBO send critics to get them to write positive reviews?

    Based on the first 2 episodes, giving this    What kind of gifts/chocolates did HBO send critics to get them to write positive reviews?

    Based on the first 2 episodes, giving this anything above 50/100 is suspicious enough    … Full Review »
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