The Gilded Age Season 4: Unpacking the Surprising Keys to a Happy Marriage

In the opulent yet rigid world of HBO's The Gilded Age, the possibility of a happy marriage remains a central, often elusive, question across its seasons. The recent wedding of Enid Winterton and Oscar van Rhijn, which kicks off season four, presents a union that, by the standards of 1880s New York, appears pragmatic. Enid, a former lady's maid, now possesses considerable wealth as a widow. Oscar, having lost his fortune, can leverage his esteemed family name to grant Enid access to exclusive social circles she might otherwise be barred from. However, the true surprise lies in the genuine enjoyment they discover in each other's company once the public facade is dropped.

Taissa Farmiga, who portrays Bertha Russell's daughter Gladys, is an ardent admirer of the series. She particularly cherishes observing Kelley Curran and Blake Ritson as the newlyweds, Enid and Oscar, in their private moments. "It's my favourite thing. You haven't seen two people so comfortable with each other in the middle of their living room," Farmiga shared with The National. Ritson meticulously developed Oscar's posture, envisioning his character's