re: The Gilded Age (Season 2, HBO/Max)

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I'd predicted in the other thread that they'd solve the "lost fortune" problem within the next episode, but I didn't foresee the awesome twist that would throw their house into a different type of uproar.

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I pretty much sniffed this one out when Rev. Forte died and Oscar lost the nest egg in about the same episode. Julian Fellowes combined the storyline of Matthew's unexpected inheritance saves Downton Abbey and Edith's estate agent unexpectedly becomes the new Marquis in one fell New York swoop.

It's a dance he does well, but the choreography is showing on this one. Still enjoying it as I say, but this season has been a lot more predictable and much less compelling. Hoping season 3 can rebound a bit in the freshness aspect. Hopefully they will glean a bit more from Edith Wharton and give us a bit more grounded reality from social handcuffs and a bit less Disney wishcasting.