The Gilded Age season 3 finale proves Bertha Russell's unpopular plan for Gladys Vere right, despite opposition from characters and viewers alike.

HBO’s The Gilded Age boasts a cast full of characters who teeter the line between good and morally corrupt, continuing the network’s reputation for creating shows that spotlight flawed characters. From the likes of Tony Soprano to Kendall Roy,

Carrie Coon's ruthless, scheming Bertha Russell gets a final reckoning in the The Gilded Age season 3 finale. Her soirée is a major success, and she's looking to be the most powerful leader in New York's high society at the moment, especially with her being the mother of a duchess.