Ada, you survived a civil war, yet you collapse because a lapdog is missing. Pull yourself together for heaven sakes, you're a soldier's daughter and don't forget it 😂
Oscar is truly his mother's son😂. A chip of the old block 😅. His mother has the " tough skin of a rhinoceros" that weather's every storm and has to get on with it regardless of the situation 😂
“ you have been reading those German books again” is the equivalent of “ you have been reading those communists papers” quote from Violet Crowley. 🤣 I love how there are small details that link both show together. I would love this Violet and Agnes in the same room. And Isabel in the middle trying to mediate. 😂
Agnes's Line about not being concerned with Facts Reminded Me of Lady Violet's Line in Downton Abbey where They Said: "I am sick and tried of Logic. If I could choose between Principle and Logic I'd take Principle every time." Agnes is Truly the Violet of The Gilded Age... XD
Was just thinking this while rewatching yesterday. Christine Baranski may not have had the career of Maggie Smith, but I have no doubt Agnes could go toe to toe with Lady Violet
6:57 Agnes's line "Youve been reading those German books again " reminded me of Dowager Countess Violet telling Isobel Crawley "Youve been reading those Communist newspapers again ! " when the latter says that the former couldnt give tuppence about Ethel , a maid!! So similar in their snobbish-ness!!
Agnes is so deliciously mean, the ultimate elitist snob. I love her. My favorite Christine Baranski role and I have been an enthusiastic fan since I first saw her. I also loved her on "Cybil."
She is a snob with humanity. Imperious and prejudiced in her way, but civilized in the true definition of the word - not just in the way the upper class defined "civilized".
At 6:55. "Self-destructive?!?! You've been reading those German books again." LOL. This had me cackling so hard. And so prescient. The whole nation of Germany would self-destruct twice in spectacular fashion in the first half of the 20th century. Self-destruction is truly a German speciality. ;)
The dialogue isn’t clunky at all. It’s dated, as is her manner of speaking, but that’s because the show takes place in… the gilded age. more than 140 years ago. people spoke differently, especially members of the American upper class.
I absolutely love this series. The Golden Age is what my great-grandparents were living in at the time, and their fortune grew a whole lot larger. They were Russian immigrants who came with health. They were in the South of France when the Russian Revolution broke out. In those days, no one who had money could travel lightly; they had many suitcases, jewelry pieces, and many bank accounts in Germany, Austria, France and Italy. At some point, my great-grandmother grew very scared, so they took a boat to Boston, where they lived and died years later. This is why I still live in the Northern New York State, it is not their house but the house my parents built, with many treasures from their Russian past.
I love Aunt Ada she the voice of reason and ever so often the comic relief when she made the comment about lighting the cigar priceless. Oscar hit the nail on the head when he told Agnes her reasoning being the same as King Canute. She reminds me of Ouiser Boudreaux from Steel Magnolias.
I have read and reviewed a few books about the Gilded Age. It’s been a very good time period to learn and review about. This series is VERY good as well. I am looking forward to season 3.
I find her to be rather tedious, with Oscar's quips being spot-on. However, that last one of hers..."I haven't been thrilled since 1975" is self-deprecating enough to make me laugh. I find her sabotaging Ada's happiness, simply because misery loves company to be beneath her character altogether and a poor choice for the showrunners.
She said "I haven't been this thrilled since 1865." You know, the North's complete victory over the slave-owning South. Agnes was clearly from a hard-core abolitionist family--her dear, departed Papa gave money to that school that uplifted black children. So Agnes was pleased as punch that the slave-owners of the South were brought to heel and stripped of their slaves.
I think her reaction was perfectly within her character. That marriage wasn't a marriage fit for their family name, by Agnes' standards. As far as they knew, the man had no money - although we find out in the end that he had "new money". It's not a match she would ever react well to. It was certainly a convenient cover for her fear of losing Ada, but I think her reaction was perfectly within her character.
She did not sabotage Ada's happiness, the former suitor was not really interested in her sister, but in the position and benefits he planned to obtain from the family. Apart from remembering that in the past, Mr. Brook himself opposed him marrying one of his daughters, upon learning how he boasted about an advantageous marriage.
2:32 what i like about this is this slight detail shows how pragmatic agnes is She seems to DISPROVE of inbreeding (mentioning how Marion & Oscar are 1st cousin's) and then mentioning how Marion is broke af Rich families back then often DID(though not all the time obviously)marry cousins, but only whenever money was involved ⬆️ 2:34 this however shows how didactic she is, if your gonna mary relations, marry RICH relations(in her mind it seems)
Agnes is an insufferable snob, but she was right, some of the time. "Oh Henry Henry, must you live on through your child can't let her go for pities sake"
My problem with the Van Rijn set is it looks small and cloying. There’s no sense of space as befits a family of old money. The parlour looks like they’re sitting two feet apart. The wall behind each actor always looks only three feet away. These dimensions feel closer to those of individual apartments carved out from one entire family house, which didn’t happen until well after this time period in many areas of Manhattan abandoned by the moneyed classes. There’s absolutely no excuse for the suffocating visuals. I hope this is fixed in Season 2.
Not to mention that this is supposed to be their “New Home”, but I guess the Van Rhijn are not as wealthy as the Russels or the other old money such as the Astors, the Fishes, and the Morrises whose house looks bigger externally. But then again it’s only two old lady living there so I suppose they don’t require too much space, hence settled in a pre-fabricated Brownstones instead of their custom Mansions, and presumably they don’t hoards lot but purchase various lots across the city. Their older house is probably grander, a Van Rhijn palatial house, but left behind because the neighborhood fell out of fashion and Society is moving Northward. Can’t see how Agnes managed to have steady income to support 2 person with no income unless she’s some kind of Land Lady.
It’s not suffocating it feels big actually. If you think about it. Mrs van Rhijn makes it clear that she and her husband didn’t have the best relationship, as such the house isn’t made for large scale entertaining. Could it be bigger? Yes, but I feel this suits the point of the story.
Well, it is created by the same guy who, after Downton Abbey, said he would create the show from the USA perspective on old Lady Grantham's time. So, yes, the period is and stories are similar because its a similar time period from a similar socioeconomic perspective and from the same writer; not really an imitation
It's not an imitation. It's an American story, written by the same man who wrote Downton Abbey (I hope you realize!) about the same class of people as Downton Abbey. Of course there are similarities due to the writer being the same, as well as similarities in the cultures of America and England, but the actual stories are very different. A good many of these families are REAL families (the Vanderbilts and the Astors, for instance). For one thing, these American families were astronomically more rich than British aristocracy, and the story depicts their rise with the rise of America and its industries. It's a completely different story from Downton Abbey.
“Agnes your anger is making you indelicate” I’m dying 😂
I love her. She is an extremely misunderstood character... She actually takes action, she is brave, she assumes responsability, and much more.
She's just a straight up queen. Team Agnes here
Agnes needs to get laid. 😂
She’s absolutely brilliant
And she was spot on about the intentions that guttersnipe Mr Rakes
@@Garcelle1987 Exactly !!!! Experienced woman.... not a fool at all
Ada, you survived a civil war, yet you collapse because a lapdog is missing. Pull yourself together for heaven sakes, you're a soldier's daughter and don't forget it 😂
I love Agnes and Oscar's banter.
Oscar is truly his mother's son😂. A chip of the old block 😅. His mother has the " tough skin of a rhinoceros" that weather's every storm and has to get on with it regardless of the situation 😂
“ you have been reading those German books again” is the equivalent of “ you have been reading those communists papers” quote from Violet Crowley. 🤣 I love how there are small details that link both show together.
I would love this Violet and Agnes in the same room. And Isabel in the middle trying to mediate. 😂
“I haven’t been thrilled since 1865.” 🤣🤣🤣
I haven’t been thrilled since January 6th.
"Surrounded by strangers!"
"You never know...they might be very kind to him!"
"AHUUUWWW!"
Agnes is the Dowager countess of The Gilded Age.
Pumpkin was a very dignified actor.
christine baranski is a pure delight to watch. always.
"Heads were off for less!" 🤣
She's totally hilarious!
Agnes's Line about not being concerned with Facts Reminded Me of Lady Violet's Line in Downton Abbey where They Said: "I am sick and tried of Logic. If I could choose between Principle and Logic I'd take Principle every time." Agnes is Truly the Violet of The Gilded Age... XD
Was just thinking this while rewatching yesterday. Christine Baranski may not have had the career of Maggie Smith, but I have no doubt Agnes could go toe to toe with Lady Violet
Agnès and Violet would be besties
“Don’t worry, we have so much cAke”
😂💀
6:57 Agnes's line "Youve been reading those German books again " reminded me of Dowager Countess Violet telling Isobel Crawley "Youve been reading those Communist newspapers again ! " when the latter says that the former couldnt give tuppence about Ethel , a maid!! So similar in their snobbish-ness!!
Agnes is so deliciously mean, the ultimate elitist snob. I love her. My favorite Christine Baranski role and I have been an enthusiastic fan since I first saw her. I also loved her on "Cybil."
She’s amazing. ❤
But she is good inside- that’s what makes her so special!
She is a snob with humanity. Imperious and prejudiced in her way, but civilized in the true definition of the word - not just in the way the upper class defined "civilized".
I loved Cynthia Nixon playing against type as Aunt Ada.
Alternate title: Every Agnes line in series 1
At 6:55. "Self-destructive?!?! You've been reading those German books again." LOL. This had me cackling so hard. And so prescient. The whole nation of Germany would self-destruct twice in spectacular fashion in the first half of the 20th century. Self-destruction is truly a German speciality. ;)
Christine must have ad libbed this lol there’s no way the writers of this show were funny enough for that right
It sounds like a reference to Sturm und Drang & Romanticist literature, such as Goethe's "The Sorrows of Young Werther @@owen1607
"This is TOO much!" Her tone is everything when she says this line! 😂 I love it!
Can't wait for season 2!
Christine Baranski as Agnes Van Rhijn was iconic. The dialogues were slightly clunky but she made them stick.
The dialogue isn’t clunky at all. It’s dated, as is her manner of speaking, but that’s because the show takes place in… the gilded age. more than 140 years ago. people spoke differently, especially members of the American upper class.
Yes iconic.
Oscar is one of the funniest characters lolllll love his banter with Agnes lolll
I absolutely love this series. The Golden Age is what my great-grandparents were living in at the time, and their fortune grew a whole lot larger. They were Russian immigrants who came with health. They were in the South of France when the Russian Revolution broke out. In those days, no one who had money could travel lightly; they had many suitcases, jewelry pieces, and many bank accounts in Germany, Austria, France and Italy. At some point, my great-grandmother grew very scared, so they took a boat to Boston, where they lived and died years later. This is why I still live in the Northern New York State, it is not their house but the house my parents built, with many treasures from their Russian past.
Only Christine Baranski could deliver those lines perfectly
This show is so perfect for my soul! I absolutely love the writing, witt, and visuals.
"Are you planning on opening a travel business?" 😂
13:27 I haven't been thrilled since 1865 ( the end of the US Civil War)
Even though the screen, I felt the “No!” at 6:26 😂
Agnes is trying to keep her world whole.
"New people" are a threat to her life and stability.
Which is true
Its like watching a stage production 😂 Entertaining
Fun fact Everyone has a family member like Agnes
My Nana.
And if you don't...perhaps that family member is you!
Christine is so believable! 😊❤ She's such a fine actress 😍
Screaminggg and crying cause i’m not her 😭😭 such an icon
She’s the best in everything she does
I loved this show!
Love her, her snippy comments are hilarious
Agnes is my sprit animal.
I Havnt been thrilled since 1981. I totally get aunt Agnes
Agnes is amazing.
I love Aunt Ada she the voice of reason and ever so often the comic relief when she made the comment about lighting the cigar priceless.
Oscar hit the nail on the head when he told Agnes her reasoning being the same as King Canute. She reminds me of Ouiser Boudreaux from Steel Magnolias.
So funny when put altogether 🤣
Can not wait!!!! Love the Cast.
I have read and reviewed a few books about the Gilded Age. It’s been a very good time period to learn and review about. This series is VERY good as well. I am looking forward to season 3.
Uptown Chicago : love it!!☺
I hope she finds out Oscar is gay I season 2...oh boy shell get triggered 😂
Thoroughly entertaining.
Looks like newly added scenes from Season 1. Could this be a sign that Season 2 in near!!🎉
All of the footage is from season 1. I'm excited for season 2!
NOBODY and I mean NOBODY could compare to MRS. FISH!!!!!!
That's Dr. HOFSTADTER
She’s Perfect
9:12 Bannister face 😂😂
I like her.
Christine Baranski is brilliant. I've been a fan of hers for years. Very versatile actress.
Iconnnnn
can you please do one for season 2 ❤
More of this
@christinebaranski is an amazing actor, I have yet to see her in a bad role.
I find her to be rather tedious, with Oscar's quips being spot-on. However, that last one of hers..."I haven't been thrilled since 1975" is self-deprecating enough to make me laugh.
I find her sabotaging Ada's happiness, simply because misery loves company to be beneath her character altogether and a poor choice for the showrunners.
She said "I haven't been this thrilled since 1865." You know, the North's complete victory over the slave-owning South. Agnes was clearly from a hard-core abolitionist family--her dear, departed Papa gave money to that school that uplifted black children. So Agnes was pleased as punch that the slave-owners of the South were brought to heel and stripped of their slaves.
@@pdruiz2005 You are right. I think I just hit the wrong keys, since they are right next to each other on my phone.
I think her reaction was perfectly within her character. That marriage wasn't a marriage fit for their family name, by Agnes' standards. As far as they knew, the man had no money - although we find out in the end that he had "new money". It's not a match she would ever react well to. It was certainly a convenient cover for her fear of losing Ada, but I think her reaction was perfectly within her character.
She did not sabotage Ada's happiness, the former suitor was not really interested in her sister, but in the position and benefits he planned to obtain from the family. Apart from remembering that in the past, Mr. Brook himself opposed him marrying one of his daughters, upon learning how he boasted about an advantageous marriage.
funny to see miranda and Samantha playing old ladies ..besides, this series can't beat the english...
2:32 what i like about this is this slight detail shows how pragmatic agnes is
She seems to DISPROVE of inbreeding (mentioning how Marion & Oscar are 1st cousin's) and then mentioning how Marion is broke af
Rich families back then often DID(though not all the time obviously)marry cousins, but only whenever money was involved
⬆️ 2:34 this however shows how didactic she is, if your gonna mary relations, marry RICH relations(in her mind it seems)
Agnes is an insufferable snob, but she was right, some of the time. "Oh Henry Henry, must you live on through your child can't let her go for pities sake"
tis not sass. It's savagery.
Christine Baranski is the star and Meryl Streep is the producer
Alistar or Banistar was shooook😂😂😂😂
My problem with the Van Rijn set is it looks small and cloying. There’s no sense of space as befits a family of old money. The parlour looks like they’re sitting two feet apart. The wall behind each actor always looks only three feet away. These dimensions feel closer to those of individual apartments carved out from one entire family house, which didn’t happen until well after this time period in many areas of Manhattan abandoned by the moneyed classes. There’s absolutely no excuse for the suffocating visuals. I hope this is fixed in Season 2.
Not to mention that this is supposed to be their “New Home”, but I guess the Van Rhijn are not as wealthy as the Russels or the other old money such as the Astors, the Fishes, and the Morrises whose house looks bigger externally. But then again it’s only two old lady living there so I suppose they don’t require too much space, hence settled in a pre-fabricated Brownstones instead of their custom Mansions, and presumably they don’t hoards lot but purchase various lots across the city. Their older house is probably grander, a Van Rhijn palatial house, but left behind because the neighborhood fell out of fashion and Society is moving Northward. Can’t see how Agnes managed to have steady income to support 2 person with no income unless she’s some kind of Land Lady.
@@AlexS-oj8qf Just saying if they have the entire home. The interiors are known to be universally larger on these row houses. I live in one such home
Oh shut it or go ask for the job.
@@jankanu1 I was just curious: did your mother have any children that lived?
It’s not suffocating it feels big actually. If you think about it. Mrs van Rhijn makes it clear that she and her husband didn’t have the best relationship, as such the house isn’t made for large scale entertaining. Could it be bigger? Yes, but I feel this suits the point of the story.
Please bring Christine to the "Sex and the City reboot!
She deserves so much better than that 😂
That would be beneath her, really...
2:19 what sort of renaissance faire cosplay fairie crap is that blue outfit she’s wearing???
Agnes is so easily agitated, maybe loosen up her corset and try taking more fiber.
Her sister's lines are so boring. Unusual for this feisty actress.
Only because of Agnes, I have seen the series, everything else is super boring.
what a poor imitation of downton abbey 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣it's even painfull ... ohhhh dear...
¿Imi-what? My gosh for sure u know nothing about guilde age and for sure WILL NOT KNOW NOTHING MY DEAR!
This was way more interesting than downton abbey imo.
Well, it is created by the same guy who, after Downton Abbey, said he would create the show from the USA perspective on old Lady Grantham's time. So, yes, the period is and stories are similar because its a similar time period from a similar socioeconomic perspective and from the same writer; not really an imitation
It portrays America Not England even then there was a difference
It's not an imitation. It's an American story, written by the same man who wrote Downton Abbey (I hope you realize!) about the same class of people as Downton Abbey. Of course there are similarities due to the writer being the same, as well as similarities in the cultures of America and England, but the actual stories are very different. A good many of these families are REAL families (the Vanderbilts and the Astors, for instance). For one thing, these American families were astronomically more rich than British aristocracy, and the story depicts their rise with the rise of America and its industries. It's a completely different story from Downton Abbey.
Agnes is a social snob and I am an intellectual snob, so I do like her.