Overview

• The third season premiered June 22 on HBO and Max with eight episodes airing Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT
• Bertha Russell drives her family’s rise through a strategic marriage plan while George Russell stakes his fortune on an ambitious railroad venture
• Early episodes chart personal rebellions paired with reshaped alliances to underscore the season’s theme of ambition’s price
• New arrivals include Dr. William Kirkland, whose medical expertise and personal ties enrich Peggy Scott’s storyline, and Madame Dashkova, who adds a layer of mysticism
• Critics have praised the sumptuous costumes, detailed production design and heightened drama, calling it the series’ most compelling chapter yet