The Gilded Age season 3 finale saw Gladys happily married, but her father George left Bertha after feeling manipulated into accepting the union. Creator Julian Fellowes and executive producer Sonja Warfield discussed the show's portrayal of women in the Gilded Age, highlighting the challenges faced by women, but also the strength and influence of some, like Alva Vanderbilt. They defended Bertha's actions, emphasizing the context of the time and the limited options available to women. The finale also explored the difficulties faced by homosexuals in the era and touched on the issue of colorism within Black communities.

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