The American Gilded Age was a period of great economic change and of huge fortunes made and lost. A young woman becomes enmeshed in the great conflict between old and new money in New York.
EPISODE 1
Never The New
After the death of her father, Marian Brook travels to New York to live with her aristocratic aunts. Meanwhile, determined to break into society, ruthless tycoon George Russell and his ambitious wife Bertha move their family into a lavish mansion across the street.
EPISODE 2
Money Isn't Everything
Tom Raikes' visit to New York delights Marian but worries aunt Agnes. An increasingly desperate Peggy seeks legal advice from Mr. Raikes. Oscar van Rhijn homes in on young Gladys Russell. A charity bazaar becomes the source of a dramatic stand after Bertha is slighted.
EPISODE 3
Face The Music
An unfortunate development finds George's new rail station under threat. Despite Agnes' warnings, Marian continues to see Mr. Raikes. Peggy learns that a publisher is interested in her stories. At a talk given by Clara Barton, Ada reunites with a childhood friend.
EPISODE 4
A Long Ladder
In the aftermath of a tragedy, George makes a deal to help Bertha. Peggy gets an assignment from publisher T. Thomas Fortune, but a dinner with her parents ends on a sour note. Marian learns more about the mysterious Mrs. Chamberlain.
EPISODE 5
Charity Has Two Functions
Bertha, Marian, Aurora and Peggy make an overnight trip to see Clara Barton speak. Gladys' desired beau is invited to dinner.
EPISODE 6
Heads Have Rolled For Less
Mr. McAllister's visit to the Russells shakes the aunts' household. George aims to control the narrative. Marian considers her feelings.
Taissa Farmiga
Morgan Spector
Louisa Jacobson
Denée Benton
Christine Baranski
Cynthia Nixon
Jeanne Tripplehorn
Jack Gilpin
Harry Richardson
Blake Ritson
Ben Ahlers
