British fans are praising The Gilded Age on NOW TV . The period drama is being called "the new Downton Abbey " online.

The series is created by Julian Fellowes. He is best known for writing Downton Abbey .

A different kind of high society

© HBO The Gilded Age is being called the new Downton Abbey

The Gilded Age is set in 1880s New York. It follows Marian Brook as she navigates elite society.

She becomes caught between old money traditions and the rise of new wealth. The story explores race, class and power.

The cast includes Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon and Carrie Coon. It also features a wide supporting cast of wealthy families, servants and social climbers.

The show first aired on HBO in 2022. It returned for a second season in 2023.

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