India, Nov. 2 -- The Gilded Age has returned with its fourth season, and the opening episode wastes little time bringing back the drama, complicated relationships and power struggles that define the period series. Created by Julian Fellowes, the HBO drama picks up nine months after the events of Season 3, with its characters facing new personal and social challenges.

The first episode, titled 'Ring the Bells', premiered on November 1, 2026. It brings several important developments to the forefront, including Gladys Russell's difficult childbirth, Oscar van Rhijn and Enid Winterton's wedding, and an unexpected reunion between Marian Brook and Larry Russell. Meanwhile, George Russell continues his efforts to uncover the person behind the a...