The fourth season of The Gilded Age is set in 1886, the year the Statue of Liberty was inaugurated. The new episodes once again place the lives and relationships of New York’s wealthy residents at the centre of the drama, with high society and strong emotions pushed to the fore.
Created by Julian Fellowes, the series uses the excesses of the late 19th century as the backdrop for stories about love and family rather than as a direct commentary on contemporary politics. Fellowes, known for creating Downton Abbey, developed the season with co-writer Sonja Warfield.
The show’s latest chapter continues the approach of its first three seasons, weaving historical events into its characters’ personal dramas. In this composition, the period setting provides the backdrop while the characters’ feelings drive the story.
Sources: Le Monde Culture.