Gilded Age Meets Bridgerton: Amazon Develops a New Period Romance

A family arrives in England

Margulies plays Isabella Cash in the series. Her daughter, Cora, is a young princess brought to England despite being in love with American artist Teddy. A visit to the castle of the 12th Duke of Wareham begins to shift Cora’s circumstances. The story follows her adjustment to English life and her search for what she wants.

Two women face society

While Cora navigates her new surroundings, Isabella encounters the Double Duchess, a woman with ties to many dukes. The mother and daughter must adapt to their changed lives.

The series also depicts challenges women faced in the 1890s. Goodwin described its themes as mothers and daughters, social obligation, wealth, and the search for meaning.

Creative team and production

Goodwin is showrunner and an executive producer, alongside producer Stacey Snider. Margulies, Damian Keogh, Stella Merz, and FilmNation creative director Kirstie Macdonald are also executive producers. MGM+ Studios and Fifth Season are co-producing the series, with Fifth Season handling global distribution. Joanna Crow is a producer, Gemma Wright is a co-producer, and Catherine Morshead, Sandra Goldbacher, and Edward Hall are directing.

Executives welcome the project

MGM+ global head Michael Wright praised Goodwin’s writing and said Margulies’s “strength, intelligence and charm” made her a fitting lead. He described the series as a complement to MGM+’s storytelling for modern audiences. Fifth Season television president Peter Traugott called the project a story of “love warped by power.” He said it follows the success of American Classic and The Westies and marks a milestone in the partnership with MGM+.