The Gilded Age star Morgan Spector recently addressed the shocking cliffhanger from Season 3 Episode 7, where his character George Russell is shot and may die. Speaking in a new interview, Spector reflected on George’s fate and the show’s rising popularity.

When The Gilded Age Season 3 finale opens, George lies between life and death as Dr. William Kirkland ( Jordan Donica ), who was visiting his fiancée, Peggy Scott ( Denée Benton ), across the street, tries desperately to save his life.