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Season 2 – 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 2

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Critics Consensus

Harlots maintains its lavish grit and holds an 18th-century mirror up to our contemporary world of troubling gender-based suffering.

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Carol Midgley The Times (UK) 01/05/2021
4/5
Dempsey's comic delivery is whip-smart. Go to Full Review Suzi Feay Financial Times 02/13/2019
4/5
If the plot doesn't seem entirely worthy of this cast of fabulous females (a tip of the tricorne hat to the razor-eyed Kate Fleetwood as Nancy, part dandy highwayman, part dominatrix), the writing (by Moira Buffini) frequently sparkles. Go to Full Review Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald 10/24/2018
It's a cutthroat business, the brothel caper in 18th-century London - and literally so as this busy period drama returns for an immediately engrossing second season. Go to Full Review Alison Rowat The Herald (Scotland) 09/28/2020
The story became bleaker and more satisfying, and the performances from the largely female cast, led by Samantha Morton and Lesley Manville as rival madams, came into their own. Go to Full Review Li Lai Mediaversity Reviews 07/30/2019
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British history is much more diverse than TV would have us think. Thankfully, the writers of Harlots seem happy to rectify this. Go to Full Review Kate Sánchez But Why Tho? A Geek Community 05/22/2019
This show is unmatched in the build-up it creates and how it showcases the women interconnected and empowered and yet, marginalized and abused by the men around them. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Andrei D 01/27/2025 Starts off pretty dumb and still has too many storylines but almost becomes good in the final few episodes See more 07/10/2021 I still found interesting but it wasn't as good as season 1 , the american girls voice was irritating not sure if its her real voice and the story was becoming predictable and boring but charlotte wells kept it interesting See more 04/02/2021 Yes I hate it a lot bro See more jonathan c 09/09/2020 When cooperating with British television companies, networks should stick to the BBC who do this sort of thing much better. ITV only make low-grade programmes aimed at women and the second series of this dismal 18th-century soap opera is a perfect example. See more Cait G 09/04/2020 This show continues to be incredible. It's nonstop, raucous, vibrant, glam energy showcases stories about the most objectified, vulnerable women refusing to relinquish their inner power to a system hellbent on squashing them beneath it's boot heel. These women aren't perfect but they inspire. Samantha Morton is amazing. See more 04/25/2020 Why why WHY did we not get to see Lydia Quigley suffer more???? That's what we've been salivating for! 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 Jul 11, 2018 Episode 1 When an unyielding new justice makes a surprise arrest, Margaret and Nancy must race to find witnesses to give evidence against Lydia Quigley in an attempt to get her to pay for her crimes. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 11, 2018 Episode 2 While Charlotte struggles with horribly divided loyalties, the community gathers to share its grief; tempers flare and the women rally against the injustice of the judiciary, with devastating consequences for Nancy. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 18, 2018 Episode 3 Margaret must focus on business, but a visit to the Pleasure Gardens leads to an unexpected confrontation; Charlotte tries to secure a powerful ally and gain Margaret's approval, while Lucy falls under Fallon's spell. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 25, 2018 Episode 4 With the doors to Golden Square barred by the authorities, Lydia must try every trick in the book to get back on top; Margaret and Nancy try to secure the witnesses they need before she gains powerful protectors. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 1, 2018 Episode 5 Lydia draws Charlotte deeper into her web, but Charlotte may compromise herself in the hope of catching Lydia red-handed; Lucy finds herself playing a dangerous game with Fallon, which could have disastrous consequences. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 8, 2018 Episode 6 Trapped inside Golden Square, Charlotte's future looks bleak -- unless she can convince Lydia of her loyalty; Lucy makes a terrible mistake; Margaret must risk everything to save both of her daughters. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 15, 2018 Episode 7 Margaret's family reels after discovering how dire her situation is; Margaret awaits her fate while Charlotte desperately implores allies and enemies for help, but Lydia is contriving a way to end their feud for good. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 22, 2018 Episode 8 The women galvanize themselves into taking action against Fallon, leaving Lucy in a difficult position; justice may come knocking for Lydia for what she has done. Details

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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 (L|S)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 11, 2018