The Gilded Age Season 3 Premiere Reaches 2.7 Million Viewers

The Gilded Age's third season premiere on HBO and Max garnered 2.7 million viewers within its first three days, marking a 27% increase from the Season 2 premiere and a 30% rise from Season 1, consolidating it as the highest-rated season premiere of the series. Created by Julian Fellowes, the historical drama has steadily grown its audience, with Season 2 averaging 7.1 million U.S. viewers and expectations that Season 3 will continue this upward trajectory. The series has benefited from strong word of mouth and support from diverse communities, moving to a prominent Sunday 9 PM slot and becoming a major awards contender. Season 3 continues to engage viewers with evolving storylines involving characters like Bertha and George, set against the backdrop of New York's societal shifts. Streaming viewership of prior seasons saw a significant increase of over 400% in the week before the Season 3 premiere, highlighting growing interest and catch-up viewing. The show features a notable cast including Carrie Coon and Christine Baranski, contributing to its sustained popularity.