The Gilded Age Episode 7
Episode 7 of The Gilded Age is clearly gearing up for the major events bound to occur in the season finale on March 21. Thomas Edison switching on electric power for the first time in New York City is the symbolic backdrop for the characters who are resisting change and those who are seizing the opportunities a changing society will bring. Before Edison shows our cast the wonders of what we take for granted, however, there’s quite a bit of drama to sort through.
The Gilded Age Episode 7 Review: Irresistible Change
George incorporates electricity into his display model for the new “Union Central Station”. His model is a hybrid of the old Penn Station and the first iteration of Grand Central Terminal exteriors. The investors and workers are definitely impressed by his plans but there are a few bumps in the road ahead before the station can be built. First of all, Larry doesn’t want to train as the next CEO of the railroad. He wants to train under Mr. White the architect instead. White attempts to smooth things over by saying he can learn how to design things useful for the railroad but Larry wants the full-on battle with his father. Will Larry be able to change George’s mind?
The second major bump in the road for George is the investigation into the train derailment. Dickson, the man in charge of installing the faulty train axles, is claiming he has a memo from George asking to do whatever is necessary to trim the budget. Continue reading “The Gilded Age Episode 7 Review: Irresistible Change”