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Season 1 – Harlots

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In this drama set in 18th century London, Samantha Morton stars as Margaret Wells, a brothel owner and mother to two daughters, Charlotte and Lucy. When Margaret's business is attacked by Lydia Quigley (Lesley Manville), a ruthless rival madam, a war breaks out over the city's most profitable commercial activity -- sex. Margaret is determined to fight back and protect her business, even if it puts everything else at risk, including her family. Creators Moira Buffini and Alison Newman also serve as executive producers.
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Harlots — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Harlots uses its titillating subject matter to draw the viewer into a deeper drama about the intersection of survival, business, and family.

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Cady Lang TIME Magazine 05/20/2024
Come for the strong female-driven storylines and stay for the truly memorable costumes. Go to Full Review Riese Bernard Autostraddle 10/05/2021
Harlots represents the fascinating world that surrounds the work with such stunning clarity. Go to Full Review David Sexton London Evening Standard 07/15/2019
[T]his is a new style of historical drama, comparable perhaps to The Favourite but faster moving - and it's also differently inflected in being a show almost entirely created by women. Go to Full Review Mimi Wong Mediaversity Reviews 09/19/2020
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The single most refreshing aspect of Harlots is its inclusion of Black people in Georgian England. Go to Full Review Angela L. Harmon The NitPic 12/11/2019
Too many characters, too little set-up, and nothing propelling it forward. Go to Full Review Kate Sánchez But Why Tho? A Geek Community 05/22/2019
Harlots is fantastic story-telling and shows viewers a view of sex work through the eyes of women...This is a show about the female experience in a culture and system that is set in favor of the men... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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topra n Jul 9 It's rubbish. The crises come so fast and thick, the constant raised tension leaves you unable to care after a while. Men are cruel to women, women are cruel to women, there doesn't seem to be any logic to anyone's action of behaviour. It's so ham-handedly sensational, the whole thing is like a badly written porn film. You can't snack while watching and it will put you off s*x. See more Andrei D 01/20/2025 The premise is decent but it spirals out into plots that are too outlandish and too fast to be engaging See more Snacky S 12/14/2024 Quite an amusing period drama See more 07/10/2021 Season 1 was the best - Charlotte wells character is the most interesting and she is a fine actor. She really kept me interested. See more 04/02/2021 Oh god not this again See more Cait G 09/02/2020 Harlots was so much more than I was expecting. Yes, there are plenty of Harlots - and the related sex, tits, and ass, but these women are not here to be objectified. You can just *tell* this show is created/written/produced/directed by women. Despite this being a period drama, there are moments that cut through the centuries and could be about women and men today. The acting is all great too. Every character is well-rounded with flaws, strengths, passions, humour, and motives and the action is rapid. See more Read all reviews
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Moira Buffini

Creator

Alison Newman

Creator

Samantha Morton

Margaret Wells

Lesley Manville

Lydia Quigley

Jessica Brown Findlay

Charlotte

Eloise Smyth

Lucy

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 27, 2017 Episode 1 When Margaret is faced with a business rival, she and her daughters must decide what they will sacrifice to keep their brothel afloat. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 3, 2017 Episode 2 Margaret hopes to persuade an old friend to invest in her brothel; a thirst for revenge puts plans in jeopardy. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 10, 2017 Episode 3 Promised to Lord Repton, Lucy must prepare for the experience that awaits her; Lydia's retaliation might cause complications. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 17, 2017 Episode 4 The business could flounder if Margaret and North can't find a way to entice new clients. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 24, 2017 Episode 5 Lord Fallon takes in interest in Lucy; Charlotte makes a dangerous decision; Emily must take risks to escape Lydia. Details Episode 6 Aired May 1, 2017 Episode 6 Margaret is delighted when Howard offers to be Lucy's keeper; Lydia wants revenge. Details Episode 7 Aired May 8, 2017 Episode 7 A death sends the Wells reeling; trapped by Lydia, Emily fears for her life. Details Episode 8 Aired May 15, 2017 Episode 8 Lydia can now put everything in place to take down Margaret Wells once and for all. Details

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Harlots — Season 1

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Season Info

Creator
Moira Buffini, Alison Newman
Executive Producer
Moira Buffini, Alison Newman, Alison Owen, Debra Hayward, Alison Carpenter
Network
ITV
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 27, 2017