The Gilded Age

S01E02 Money Isn't Everything

In "Money Isn't Everything," Marian is thrilled by Tom Raikes' arrival in New York, though Aunt Agnes is concerned about the implications. Meanwhile, Peggy, feeling increasingly hopeless, turns to Mr. Raikes for legal counsel, while George intensifies his efforts on his current business venture. Oscar van Rhijn sets his sights on the young and charming Gladys Russell. The tension escalates at a charity bazaar when Bertha experiences a slight, leading to a dramatic confrontation that highlights the underlying social tensions.