Period drama 'better than Downton Abbey' is returning soon

The Gilded Age is officially back in production, with Season 4 of HBO’s period drama set in late 19th‑century New York slated for release this autumn. The series, created by Julian Fellowes as a successor to Downton Abbey, features a returning ensemble led by Carrie Coon, Morgan Spector, Cynthia Nixon, and Christine Baranski, and centers on the rivalry between the old-money van Rhijns and the new-money Russell families. Production updates confirm that filming has resumed, and new episodes are anticipated later this year on HBO Max, with UK audiences able to watch on Sky and NOW as the show expands its international reach.