The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 7 “Ex-Communicated” ends on a horrifying cliffhanger. The last shot we see on the HBO hit this week is a gun being fired at one of the show’s most beloved characters. Has co-showrunner Julian Fellowes murdered again? **Spoilers for The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 7 “Ex-Communicated,” now streaming HBO MAX**

The Gilded Age, up until the latest episode, was a period drama with intricate storylines following its characters through societal expectations in intricate sets, costumes, and background scores.