The Gilded Age: Season 3

"HBO's most consistent period drama is no longer playing it safe."

"Fizzing with gossip, intrigue and some gasp-inducing cliffhangers."

"The show's most satisfying and entertaining outing yet."

"Remains mostly a pleasant, satisfying diversion."

"Comes into its own in a third season that’s learned from its mistakes."

"Season 3 is finally cooking with gas."

"Finds its balance in the best season yet."

"What’s taking shape looks a lot like the places to which we’ve already been."

"Serves up more underdeveloped conflicts and superficial characters."

"Perfect to get lost in when real life drama is too much."

"Your enjoyment... will entirely depend on whether you feel a big emotional scene is undercut or enhanced by a line of dialogue that starts with, “When I bedecked myself in these geegaws.”"

"As staid and sudsy as ever."

"It is very pretty, but peel back the layers and it quickly loses its shine."

"Three seasons in, The Gilded Age has barely explored its huge cast of servant characters."