Meet The van Rhijn Household | The Gilded Age | HBO 

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People might just view Agnes as a snob but I like her character because U find out why she is so jaded. She had to marry a man who was cruel to her because her brother left them penniless and she was thinking not just of herself but of her younger sister. People are forced to make hard decisions like marrying an unkind person if it means both they and their sister don't end up in the poorhouse.

Christine Baranski’s dedication to this role is impressive. She actually stays in character while explaining her role as Agnes Van Rhijn.

Christine Baranski referring to her character in the First Person is the kind of dedication that makes her an icon. And I really like that Nixon has gotten a character that allows her to show her warm smile a lot. But my favourites are Peggy and Oscar! Both actors are phenomenal and their characters are easily the most interesting.

Now that I understand Agnes, I see how truly wise she is, she was spot on about that rake Mr. Raikes and only had the best intentions in protecting her niece. She's a guardian of tradition and does so with fire and spirit!!

Agnes van Rhijn is the Violet Crawley of this series. Always with a quick snarky anecdote and very sure of herself.

"Heads have rolled for less " Priceless Agnes!!

The Gilded Age is my new favorite period series. I love it it! From the opulent surroundings to the spectacular costuming not to mention the riveting story lines. I love it all!

Agnes has some of the most comical lines. I love when she and Ada match wits

I LOVE Baranski in this role. She is wonderful at showing the many rich layers and nuances of her character and manages to add her own brand of snark and humor at the same time. She does this the same way Maggie Smith does with Violet in Downton Abbey, though the actresses and characters are indeed very individual.

Yay! Character Agnes Van Rhijn (played by Christine Baranski) is wearing my Lady Detalle Antique Victorian button earrings at the start of this (:03 to :09) and then again many other times, how fun! So far I've spotted 4 of my LD earring designs worn by Agnes thru Season 1, a HUGE thank you to the costume designer Kasia Walicka-Maimone and her wardrobe team, so honored to have my jewelry designs included in this awesome series!!

"If you don't want to be disappointed, only help people who help themselves"

After watching a review on this show, I thought I'd give it a shot and check out the first episode. I was pleasantly surprised how interesting and intriguing it was. Folks this is quite a good show. I'm glad to have found it. HBO never disappoints!!

Christine Baransky is a wonderful actress, I just love her in this role. I always watch all movies she stars in. Cynthia Nixon is great as Ada, she and Cristine have great chemistry as sisters. I just love these two in these roles.

I am thoroughly enjoying this Series. I hope upon hope, that this show will gain the required popularity with it's viewers that it deserves, in order that the show may evolve into several seasons.

Christine Baranski and Cynthia Nixon banter are the best 👏🏽

I watched the first two episodes. I have to say I am a fan of the show. It's everything that you'd expect from a Julian Fellows show. Excellent story and characters. I'm just sorry that I have to wait a week to watch a new episode. It's a must watch for sure.

I love aunt Agnes!!! she is so wise! sassy and wise lady. I'd love to see more of her in season 2.

cool that Oscar's actor refers to their house as the Brook household (his mother's maiden name) as opposed to the van Dhijn household

Christine Baranski’s dedication to this role is impressive. B R A V O !!!!!

Christine Baranski is amazing in this!

this series like Downton Abbey has a certain warmth to it, it feels so cozy, quite inspirational for any story teller imo.

Christine Baranski’ and Cynthia Nixon are both powerhouses in these roles. I love every time they are on screen - almost as much as the Russell's 😉

Solid first episode, second more involving and the third is a knockout. Fellowes’ writing period for television is expert - he begins with every literary cliche of the time, every relationship explained literally in dialogue, in character portrayal and by plot incident, every social convention set out, the staff hierarchy and their jobs shown, it seems it’s all just building blocks but suddenly you are living and breathing with them in that world and in those houses and you understand exactly why Agnes bristles and Bertha competes, Marion obeys and Oscar rule-breaks. It becomes just as important to you if someone is late for tea or wears the wrong dress as it is to them. Fellowes is a master of illustrating and dissecting class behaviour and etiquette that would flummox us today, yet we are so immersed in it we understand it. For us career is so critical, for them not having a career or any obvious employment is critical etc. And I don’t know who costumes this series but you could watch this with the sound turned off and just marvel at what everyone is wearing, the wardrobe is sensational, one breathtaking dress or suit and hat after another.

Dear HBO, why we have to wait every week for the next episode? I just can't wait!

The costumes and hairstyles are a show in their own right. The intricate use of color and texture, the elaborate, flamboyant hats, and the heavy, jeweled, capes the ladies wear to go out for the evening…awe inspiring. 👌🏼💯

Oh my this looks good and Baranski looks like she's found the role of a lifetime..loving the sardonicness

Wow Oscar speaks very eloquently and fluently. I love his diction👏

The costume design is impeccable

Bannister is a pretty fun character, and give that little bit of British behaviors and humor that subtly connects us to the world of Downtown Abbey

I just re-watched "Da Vinci's Demons" again recently, so it's really wonderful to see Blake Ritson once more here in "The Gilded Age"! I hope the series will be able to continue for at least a few more seasons!

I really enjoyed this show. I loved Marian and had no idea that she was Meryl Streep’s daughter! I learned a lot about historical New York and even about myself so I consider this quite a successful show.

Incredibly entertaining. Phenomenal show. So good. I wish it was released 10 years ago so I could watch 10 season at once.

I'm really loving this show. I have an attachment to Peggy, the butler and Agnes.

love how she switches to talking about the character, to talking in first person like she is the character rn being interviewed

I absolutely LOVE this show! The characters are beautifully acted.

I have a feeling that Ada isn't as simple minded as she presenting herself, I think she has a motive other than dying first.

It's really sweet that British writers always give American fans their own version. Jk Rowling did it with Fantastic and Julian has now done it with this for Downton fans. I can't wait to watch it.

Agnes is my favorite in the series. Brilliant character and a brilliant actress!!

Honestly rooting for Marion and Larry....Peggy obviously comes from a wealthy family.. I think the only one who suspects is Agnes.. She is quick on the uptake

I'm hooked. I wish they had released all the episodes at once a la Netflix.

I'm really enjoying this wonderful show. I love this Era. 😀

Cynthia Nixon breaks from Miranda from SATC. A great performance!

Bannister reminds me a bit of Carson from Downton Abbey.

This series is beautiful i don't care what others say ... this show is beautifully done ✔ 👏

Julian Fellows is the again master of storytelling!

Great story, again, by Julian Fellowes; fascinating. Beautifully produced by HBO. What a talents!

Great actress. And this character is the best of the whole show

I'm the only one who loves her character? She is cold but on other side, she was never wrong.

I find so much charm and nostalgia in the period movies/shows. Brits do it so well though. This looks interesting as well. Baranski is a legend. She can sing and act, both brilliantly.

I'm glad they didn't make Peggy a servant and her family is not poor. It made the story more interesting

I just love the way Agnes says *you are my nice and you belong to old New York* to Marian...

Louisa Jacobson (Marian) is Meryl Streep's daughter.

I am totally loving this show!! I love the Van Rhyin sisters an how different they are an Peggy trying to make something of her stories but also coming from a educated not poor black family herself is something for those days I love it,!! Can't wait to see how this all works out!! Bertha Russell I like her but I have to see.ore.of her. I love what her husband does for her benefit. NHe actually loved his wife

As comical as Maggie Smith was in Downton Abbey so is Christine Baranski. Their characters might have been best friends.

I’ve watched this and I am so impressed, it’s a like downtown abbey with lots of scandal, war against old and new money, it’s visually beautiful, costume is on point and there’s a bit of history, the last episode spoke about Statue of Liberty. I can’t wait to watch the next episode.

We’re in Edith Wharton territory; Henry James? Yes, but you can READ Edith Wharton!!! 🌹

I love this series so far. Three episodes in , not only do they go in depth about true Historical New York society and it’s begginings, but they don’t need to act that staunchly British accent were all used to hearing when it comes to period dramas. No one is faking their accent , it’s all true the way they spoke back in the day. The opulence of the first Mega wealthy capitalists in this country and it shows how New York was still a place of opportunity for everyone including the blacks back in that era. The costumes are great and the feuds are real , I wanna see more . And we’re only three episodes in !

I absolutely love Christine Baranski

This show is absolutely fantastic!! I have enjoyed the first two episodes.

Excellent storylines and acting. I was quite pleased with this show as it held up my interest throughout.

Im beginning to love this show...much like I love and adore Downtown Abbey! Jullian Fellows is a master in his field!

🖤 the show, the acting and the clothes 🖤

Love this show - Julian Fellowes never disappoints. America's version of Downton Abbey 😁

I'm getting Olenna Tyrell vibes from Aunt Agnes.

The production value is insane 🙌🏽

This show is great. When I'm watching, I think of these people as the great grandparents of the kids from Gossip Girl. Lol

HBO please share Russell's family as well

I like how Christine is conducting this interview in character.

I absolutely loved this universe and can't wait to see more in season 2 🙌🙌🙌💖💖💖

Gawd, I’m loving this show! 🥰👏🏼 While waiting for Downton Abbey: A New Era!

After seeing Cynthia Nixon in that horrible reboot And Just Like That, you sure can tell what a difference good writing makes!! Thank you Julian Fellows!!

Love this series so much.... Well done, HBO.

This show is EVERYTHING ❤🧡

Need more Agnus, Christine was absolutely perfect for this role, love the wit

Great show! Love every single minute 💪🏼❤️

Highly recommend it. Watched every episode and eagerly awaiting the next.

Jumping away from the window scene 😂🤣😂🤣

She BEYOND deserves this moment and she is killing it!

Having gone to college in the area, it was wonderful to see the Strasburg Railroad being used for this series.

I think the two most interesting people in these scenes are Peggy & Bannister.

"We must have more money!". Well, if that was not just a random phrase but a quote from D. H. Lawrence's "The Rocking-Horse Winner", as it seems... Well, then things are going to get quite complicated for this family.

I love this show! Every one plays there role to a tee.

i love this movie , i wish to see an episode every day , amazing

I have watched the first 4 episodes and really enjoyed this series. Love all the characters.

Like that they researched the train lines & route from Doylestown PA to NYC. Also filmed in Strasburg PA. Steam engines are there.

Wow she really embodies the role and advocates for her character.

After only three episodes, I'm hooked!!

Its just a fun time, jolly fun time. I will never forget the scene where the in debt helper was on her knees and after getting shaken down by a gangster she says "now you see what i really am" and i just cannot get over it

Great show 😊 Loved the first two episodes

I love love love the show , i cant wait for more episodes !

I love how she stays in character

I haven't got HBO so this is new to me. I will wait til a couple of seasons are under belt and I will binge it. The gilded age has always facinated me and initiated my love of the old mansions of that time. Every small town had one or two. My favorite movie depicting this time and its fall is Orson Welles "The Magnificent Ambersons", really great story.

I’m living for this show

I know Doylestown, PA very well. Was great to see this in the show.

Can’t wait for the next episode

I love Peggy. I hate when writers, write these protagonists who zone a lot and need time to do something/understand. Like Harry in Harry Potter, June in the handmaids tale (which was the worst one).

Easily becoming one of the best period style show next to downton and the crown for me 💕

HBO didn't market this right. This can be a huge hit if they do a better rollout for the second season.

Love this show so far!!!