7 unanswered questions after watching The Gilded Age season 3

The finale of The Gilded Age season 3 aired on August 10, 2025. The historical drama, initially released in 2022, has been captivating fans, season after season, with its engaging storylines and endearing characters. Like the previous seasons, The Gilded Age season 3 focuses on the ever-growing tension and twisted power plays between different wealthy families vying for the top spot.

Romance, heartbreak, family drama, and betrayals, The Gilded Age season 3 never missed a beat in terms of intrigue and entertainment. Containing eight episodes in total, the latest season introduced several shocking plot progressions.

The makers were careful not to tie up all the loose ends in the finale, so that viewers could have something to look forward to in future installments. In this list, we take a look at some of the most intriguing unanswered questions that The Gilded Age season 3 finale didn't address.

Disclaimer: This list contains information from various sources.

7 things that The Gilded Age season 3 didn't quite clear up for fans of the show

1) What is Jack working on?

This interesting character is a jack-of-all-trades (Image via Official Facebook Page)

First introduced in season 2, John Trotter, more commonly referred to as Jack, is one of the key characters in The Gilded Age season 3. He is portrayed by Ben Ahlers, who viewers may remember from The Village (2019) or The Last of Us (2025).

The footman of the Van Rhijn household, Jack, has always had a knack for inventing fascinating things. The alarm clock he invented earned him a whopping $300,000. Even though he has the financial stability to move out of the Van Rhijn house, he continues to perform his everyday duties while working on a new idea.

Throughout the season, other members of the staff make comments about his creative bent and determination to make his ideas come to life. However, the audience doesn't get to see his new invention, which they are hoping will be revealed in the future season.

2) Will George and Bertha get divorced?

After The Gilded Age season 3, it is uncertain whether George and Bertha's marriage will last (Image via Official Facebook Page)

One of the biggest turning points in The Gilded Age season 3 is the strained relationship between Morgan Spector's George Russell and Carrie Coon's Bertha Russell. Although there have been many married couples on the show, George and Bertha seemed to have the strongest bond to date, but cracks appear in their relationship after Gladys' marriage.

In The Gilded Age season 3, it becomes evident that George feels guilty about making Gladys do something that she wasn't sure of. While George admires Bertha's determination to rise the social ladder, he criticizes her for using Gladys to boost their standing.

The fact that George is unsure about his feelings towards Bertha when he contemplates his priorities after getting shot signals that their relationship is in serious trouble. Only time will tell if they get divorced or can work out their differences.

3) Is Peggy Scott going to accept the proposal?

Peggy is the secretary of Agnes van Rhijn (Image via Official Facebook Page)

Denée Benton's Peggy Scott is a charming character and a fan favorite. When sparks go off between Peggy and the kind Dr. William Kirkland (Jordan Donica), viewers couldn't help but root for them. Of course, in true Gilded Age style, their romance faced a formidable obstacle in the form of Elizabeth Kirkland, portrayed by Phylicia Rashad.

Elizabeth went out of her way to be rude to Peggy and her family and used Peggy's past against her. Thankfully, Dr. William chose not to heed rumors and exaggerated versions of the story, and instead sought out Peggy to hear her side of the story before making any rash decisions.

In the finale of The Gilded Age season 3, Dr. William proposes to Peggy at the Newport ball. The audience witnessed Peggy tear up during the confession, but never got to hear her answer and will have to wait till season four to know for sure.

4) Will the bond between Gladys and Hector blossom?

The relationship between Gladys and Hector seemed to grow in The Gilded Age season 3 (Image via Official Facebook Page)

It is no secret that Taissa Farmiga's Gladys Russell led a very sheltered childhood. Therefore, fans of the show were unsure if she could assume the roles and responsibilities of a life that her mother had planned out for her. Gladys certainly did not welcome the possibility of marrying Ben Lamb's Hector Vere at first, but the arranged marriage still came to pass, just as Bertha had planned.

Despite Gladys' concerns, her marriage to Hector turns out to be pleasant, and they soon start to realize that they actually make a good pair. In The Gilded Age season 3, it was revealed that Gladys and Hector are expecting their first child. Even though the title of parents will bring added responsibilities, it will be interesting to see if this new chapter helps deepen the bond between the two.

5) Is there true love in Aurora Fane's future?

The Gilded Age season 3 witnessed several surprising plot twists (Image via Official Instagram)

Many characters had a tough time in The Gilded Age season 3, and Kelli O'Hara's Aurora Fane is certainly one of them. Her husband, Charles Fane, portrayed by Ward Horton, is one of the city's aldermen. While Aurora was happy in her marriage, Charles wasn't equally content, but he didn't express his feelings and kept her in the dark.

This is why, when he leaves Aurora to marry his mistress, she is left shellshocked. This divorce not only hurts Aurora's sentiments, but the viewers soon understand in The Gilded Age season 3 that it also threatens to damage her social standing. Per the high society rules, she will become an outcast.

Therefore, it was a noteworthy moment when Bertha invited divorced women to the ball. This sent a strong message that wrongfully outcast women deserved a place in society. Fans watch Aurora overcome these hardships in The Gilded Age season 3 and hope that there is a silver lining in her future involving a special someone who truly loves her.

6) Will George Russell's dream come true?

George Russell has an ambitious streak in him (Image via Official Facebook Page)

There is no doubt that George Russell is one of the most interesting characters in The Gilded Age. He is heavily invested in his railway business and is constantly thinking of ways to expand it. He has an intimidating and ruthless aura that makes it clear that nothing can stop him from going after his dreams.

Among his many dreams, George is enthusiastic about his transcontinental railroad plans. The dream kicked into high gear, especially after Harry Richardson's Larry discovers Morenci's copper mines. But the tycoon's plans had to be put on hold in The Gilded Age season 3 when his life came under threat.

The audience will have to wait for season four to see whether George's transcontinental railroad plan pans out or ends up being only a pipe dream.

7) Who wanted George Russell dead?

The audience doesn't know who ordered the hit on George Russell in The Gilded Age season 3 (Image via Official Instagram)

An industrialist like George Russell didn't become successful without making enemies. And so, when he nearly died in the shooting in The Gilded Age season 3, narrowing down a suspect wasn't necessarily easy, because a lot of people had a motive to harm him.

Many viewers consider the suspect to be Patrick Page's Richard Clay, who was George's secretary. After all, he actively tried to ruin the man in The Gilded Age season 3. Even though his plans fell through, nothing was stopping him from hiring someone to take out George, once and for all.

The fans of the show may not be sure which direction the next season will take in terms of the storyline. However, they can rest assured that George will do anything and everything to find out who ordered the assassination.

Even though The Gilded Age season 3 has ended, fans still have many lingering questions, but they will have to wait for the next season to get their answers.

About the author

Meeta is a popular culture writer at Sportskeeda who specializes in listicles. After graduating with English Honors, she began her professional journey in content with Engyne Systems and later joined Digicaptions as an English Editor. Meeta’s next career milestone was joining Eclectic Northeast, where she climbed the ranks from a Feature Writer to Assistant Editor. Her decade-long industry experience and personal interest in all things popular culture eventually helped her identify her expertise and led her to her current role at Sportskeeda.

For Meeta, her myriad industry roles have trained her in carrying out intensive research, content planning and editing. She believes her skills shine brightest when ideating entertainment and pop culture pieces that pique readers’ interests. To deliver on this, she relies on extensive research and acquires ample information on a topic before developing a story on it.

Fully aware of the ever-evolving entertainment sphere, Meeta strives to keep up with the latest developments in the field to ensure her reportage is always relevant. She always relies on her judgment to navigate sensitive information to prevent negatively impacting the reading experience, while simultaneously retaining accuracy and objectivity.

Meeta’s favorite artist is Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki, who is a master storyteller in her eyes for his ability to invite viewers to read between the lines. When not brainstorming a new piece, Meeta can be found traveling or preparing for her next trip. Meeta is deeply invested in board games as well, and has even started a board game club with her friends.

Know More

Edited by Meeta Borah