If you’re reading this, you probably just watched The Gilded Age Season 3 finale and have some questions. After all, the season ends on a concerning cliffhanger for the show’s most beloved couple.
While the Aug. 10 finale saw several relationships overcome obstacles (Larry and Marian patched things up, and Peggy and William got engaged), it left George and Bertha Russell up in the air. Surviving a murder attempt seemed to put George’s mounting disapproval of Bertha’s behavior — namely, marrying Gladys off to the duke — in sharp relief. “I don’t blame you for being ruthless. I admire it. It’s what we share,” he said in the final moments of Season 3. “But I’m ruthless in business — not with the people I love.”
So, what will next season have in store for the fan-favorite pair? Here’s eve