Subscribers of HBO Max were left scratching their heads this week when an episode of the hit period drama 'The Gilded Age' unexpectedly aired entirely in Spanish. The technical mishap, which affected Season 2 Episode 8, occurred without any warning or explanation from the streaming platform.
The error was first noticed by viewers in the United States, who took to social media to express their confusion. Many fans initially thought there was an issue with their TV settings before realising the entire episode had been dubbed in Spanish.
Social Media Erupts With Complaints
Twitter and Reddit quickly filled with frustrated comments from subscribers unable to enjoy the latest installment of Julian Fellowes' historical drama. Some users reported that even the subtitles appeared in Spanish, making it impossible to follow the storyline.
'I spent 20 minutes trying to fix my audio settings before realising it wasn't my fault,' wrote one annoyed viewer on Twitter.
HBO Yet to Issue Official Statement
As of publication time, HBO Max has not released an official statement addressing the issue or explaining how the error occurred. The platform has also not indicated when an English-language version of the episode will be made available.
This isn't the first time HBO Max has faced technical difficulties. The streaming service has previously been criticised for poor subtitle synchronisation and occasional streaming quality issues.
What This Means for Subscribers
For now, fans of 'The Gilded Age' are left waiting for a resolution. The series, created by Downton Abbey mastermind Julian Fellowes, has developed a dedicated following since its premiere in 2022.
Industry experts suggest this incident highlights the growing pains of streaming platforms as they attempt to manage increasingly complex content libraries across multiple language versions.
