Heartbreaking twist in HBO’s Gilded Age – Oscar’s lover dies in front of him, what will happen now?
The last meeting that will break your heart
Hey man, did you watch the latest episode of ‘The Gilded Age’? I am still in shock!
In the sixth episode of season 3, something happened that no one expected – the death of John Adams!
Losing a beloved character so suddenly, that too in front of Oscar, was heartbreaking.
A love story that remained incomplete
John and Oscar’s relationship was a hidden love story in 1800s Manhattan.
In those days, LGBTQ people had to hide their identity, and these two did the same.
Claybourne Elder said in an interview, “As a queer actor, playing a queer character in history means a lot to me.”
A big sacrifice in the name of friendship
John helped his friend Oscar get out of a financial crisis. After being betrayed by Maud Beaton, Oscar was broke.
But John gave him an investment opportunity and helped him.
In their last conversation, John said, “I like this new Oscar.” And Oscar replied, “You’re my savior.” And that’s when…
The painful moment that shook everyone
As John crossed the street, a horse carriage hit him. He died right in front of Oscar.
Imagine he was just thanking his friend and the next moment… it felt like time had stopped.
What will happen to Oscar now?
Show creator Julian Fellowes has hinted that John’s death will “disrupt” Oscar’s life.
“When real grief comes, you can’t pretend nothing happened,” he said.
How will Oscar, who had been living a “double life” till now, have to deal with his pain?
The importance of LGBTQ stories in history
Through this character, the show showed that LGBTQ people also existed in history, even if their stories were hidden. In the words of Claybourne, “It’s a reminder that queer people have always been part of the story, even if history chose not to bring them to light.”
Are you surprised by this death? Catch new episodes of ‘The Gilded Age’ every Sunday at 9 pm on HBO and Max.