After a shocking end to episode 6, The Gilded Age season 3, episode 7 amped that up even more, threatening the life of one of the main characters.

The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 7 “Ex-Communicated” ends on a horrifying cliffhanger. The last shot we see on the HBO hit this week is a gun being fired at one of the show’s most beloved characters. Has co-showrunner Julian Fellowes murdered again? **Spoilers for The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 7 “Ex-Communicated,” now streaming HBO MAX**

Last week's episode of The Gilded Age left fans — and Oscar — shocked when John Adams was hit by a passing carriage. Well, fans were in for an even bigger shocker this week with episode 7, "Ex-Communicated,