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.

Up until episode 7, The Gilded Age has been pretty good at keeping its drama low key. Now someone’s life is on the line, it’s obvious they’ve got to go for the greater good of season 4.