Never the New
- Episode aired Jan 24, 2022
- TV-MA
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
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In 1882, Marian arrives at the home of her "old money" aunts Agnes and Ada, whose neighbors vie to break into New York high society.In 1882, Marian arrives at the home of her "old money" aunts Agnes and Ada, whose neighbors vie to break into New York high society.In 1882, Marian arrives at the home of her "old money" aunts Agnes and Ada, whose neighbors vie to break into New York high society.
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- TriviaThe episode won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Period or Fantasy Program (One Hour or More)
- GoofsA character says "Dvorák played the piano and talked about composing." The episode takes place in 1882 in New York City. Dvorák did not come to New York until 1892.
- Quotes
Bertha Russell: If you're going to do a thing, you might as well do it properly.
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Unoriginal.
There's just something so jarringly absurd, hearing eloquent dialogue that's clearly written by an eccentric, British writer (who crafts jokes with an identifiable British wit / sense of humour) for very American characters who enunciate lines through equally peculiar, English sounding American accents? "The Gilded Age" therefore is adapted to the screen by Americans, filmed in America, featuring Americans who somehow sound like they're not from America... Because of an English showrunner?
It's akin to an SNL sketch, spoofing classical period dramas... Except this one's hilarity is unintentional, taking itself far too seriously, not realising the ridiculousness of its own premise.
Of course, the logic of this creative venture makes perfect sense; following the profitability of ITV's critically acclaimed series "Downton Abbey", HBO & creator Julian Fellowes have brazenly tried to replicate that success here by taking the basic template & applying it to a historical piece set in the US (so blatantly, they may as well have clicked copy & paste)... But considering the fact that Downton Abbey's quintessential Britishness is part of why the franchise thrived, it seems as though nobody considered how things may be lost in translation, when bringing that format stateside?
What worked in one country, may not work in another etc. Hence, this feels like a derivative rehash of something that was previously done before - & although glossy, boasting impressive production values, full of impressive grandeur... None of that compensates for the lack of uniqueness or sincerity.
Moreover, it's also distracting seeing this new age of clinical & sterile looking period dramas where everything's visually pristine, clean & immaculate... At first, I noticed it with "Bridgerton" & now that inauthentic, meticulous aesthetic has spread to yet another, "The Gilded Age". Need I remind people - this is an era where most citizens didn't have access to frequent baths, diseases were rife & yet inexplicably, streets are spotless, outfits are unblemished & they all look hygienic?
It's akin to an SNL sketch, spoofing classical period dramas... Except this one's hilarity is unintentional, taking itself far too seriously, not realising the ridiculousness of its own premise.
Of course, the logic of this creative venture makes perfect sense; following the profitability of ITV's critically acclaimed series "Downton Abbey", HBO & creator Julian Fellowes have brazenly tried to replicate that success here by taking the basic template & applying it to a historical piece set in the US (so blatantly, they may as well have clicked copy & paste)... But considering the fact that Downton Abbey's quintessential Britishness is part of why the franchise thrived, it seems as though nobody considered how things may be lost in translation, when bringing that format stateside?
What worked in one country, may not work in another etc. Hence, this feels like a derivative rehash of something that was previously done before - & although glossy, boasting impressive production values, full of impressive grandeur... None of that compensates for the lack of uniqueness or sincerity.
Moreover, it's also distracting seeing this new age of clinical & sterile looking period dramas where everything's visually pristine, clean & immaculate... At first, I noticed it with "Bridgerton" & now that inauthentic, meticulous aesthetic has spread to yet another, "The Gilded Age". Need I remind people - this is an era where most citizens didn't have access to frequent baths, diseases were rife & yet inexplicably, streets are spotless, outfits are unblemished & they all look hygienic?
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