Pakistan, Oct. 30 -- The Gilded Age is preparing to return with its fourth season, offering another dose of romance, wealth and high-society drama. The HBO period drama will premiere on Sunday, November 1, on HBO and HBO Max. Its return gives fans of Bridgerton another series to enjoy while exploring the complicated lives of wealthy families. The upcoming season will feature eight episodes set against the backdrop of 1880s New York.

The new episodes will revisit a society where wealth does not always guarantee respect or influence. Established families will continue protecting their social positions, while newcomers fight to secure recognition among the elite. These competing ambitions create tensions, jealousy and rivalries between peop...