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‘The Gilded Age’ Review: Julian Fellowes’ HBO Drama Is An Exercise In Lavish Style Over Substance
HBO’s stuffy, disappointing “The Gilded Age” has moments of grace embedded in its lavish, detailed production design and rich ensemble. However, before the end of the first episode, which runs a jaw-dropping 80 minutes, the show starts to feel like a hollow exercise in style more than the character study it should be.