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'Materialists' is a sharp, serious social romantic drama set in New York, exploring love, money, and modern dating through the lens of a professional matchmaker, with standout performances by Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal, and a tone that blends wit with sobering realism, making it a unique take on the rom-com genre.
Season two of HBO's hit series, The Gilded Age, delves into the dramatic clash between old money and new in 1880s New York. Inspired by true events, the season explores the battle for social dominance between the Vanderbilts and Astors, as well as the construction of the Metropolitan Opera House, which challenged the exclusive Academy of Music. The show also highlights the influence of Ward McAllister, the king of New York society, and the involvement of T. Thomas Fortune, a former slave who owned the New York Globe newspaper. Additionally, the season will depict the infamous Homestead Strike, a labor conflict that tarnished Andrew Carnegie's reputation.