HBO Max acknowledgedThe Gilded Age’s Spanish language glitch with a hilarious online response. Viewers were left perplexed on Sunday, August 3, when they tuned in toThe Gilded Ageseason 3, episode 7, “Ex-Communicated,” only to find the show broadcasting in Spanish. Many flocked to social media, wondering whyThe Gilded Ageseason 3’s penultimate episode suddenly resembled a telenovela.
On X, HBO Max posted a response to one fan wondering whyThe Gilded Ageseason 3, episode 7 was in Spanish, asking the network for"Help! Ayuda!“Accompanied by a photo of a distressed Oscar Van Rhijn (Blake Ritson) with the caption"Cries in Spanish,“HBO Max joined the fun with a cheeky reply:“But for real, lo siento [I’m sorry]. #LaEdadDorada [#TheGildedAge].” Check out the post below:
Why The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 7 Aired In Spanish On HBO Max
Viewers Were Muy Confused
The Gilded Ageseason 3, episode 7 wasan accidental English and Spanish language track swap on HBO Maxthat affected the cable airing and streaming on the HBO Max app. The error that played the episode in Spanish instead of English was fixable by changing the app’s audio settings from “Spanish (Latin America)” to the English version. However, most viewers were unaware of this fix at the time.
HBO Max’s customer service support teams were able to help users update their settings.
HBO Max’s Spanish-language gaffe has since been resolved, and streamingThe Gilded Ageseason 3, episode 7 on the HBO Max app automatically happens in its primary English setting.The bizarre language error certainly madeThe Gilded Ageseason 3’s penultimate episode even more memorable, especially considering itsviolent ending regarding the fate of George Russell(Morgan Spector).
Our Take On HBO Max’s Response To The Gilded Age Airing In Spanish
The Problem Was Quickly Fixed
Carrie Coon, who plays Bertha Russell, joined the online discourse ofThe Gilded Ageseason 3, episode 7 airing in Spanish by posting,“¿A todos les gustó mi acento? [Did everyone like my accent?]”on her social media channels.Coon’s response was perfectand aligned with HBO Max’s handling of its Spanish snafu.
HBO Max has renewed The Gilded Age for season 4.
For some viewers,The Gilded Ageairing in Spanish added a new dimension to Julian Fellowes' historical drama, which has enjoyed ratings increases each week.HBO Max has renewedThe Gilded Agefor season 4, ensuring the return of the Russells, the Van Rhijns, the Buckingham, and the Astors to fans' TV screens, hopefully in English and not in Spanish (unless viewers choose to change HBO Max’s language settings).
