In the season 4 renewal announcement, Erin Underhill, president of Universal Television, said, "Thanks to [Fellowes] and the phenomenally talented cast and crew, each season of The Gilded Age delivers stories rich in drama and history, stellar performances and stunning production value."

The Gilded Age’s HBO return is highly anticipated after a dramatic Season 3 finale left key characters’ fates uncertain. Created by Julian Fellowes, the period drama follows the elite families of 1880s New York,

The steady week-over-week growth resulted in an 88% jump from premiere (2.7 million) to finale (5 million). You can see the viewership numbers episode by episode below. By Episode 303, The Gilded Age had matched the previous multi-platform series high posted by the Season 2 finale, setting a string of new high marks since.