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Season 3 – 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 3

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Critics Consensus

Delightfully uncomfortable, Harlots continues to push boundaries, but never at the expense of its deliciously campy fun.

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Genevieve Valentine AV Club 11/19/2019
B
The show teems with actors having the time of their lives roaring out one another's full names, city streets with a triple-cross around every corner, a gleefully anachronistic score, and poisonously vibrant costumes. Go to Full Review Chitra Ramaswamy Guardian 07/12/2019
4/5
Not unlike this review, the tone of Harlots continues to be ... disconcerting. Go to Full Review Robyn Bahr The Hollywood Reporter 07/10/2019
A thrilling, brainy bodice-ripper that combines the epic wordplay of Shakespeare, the ruthless political survivalism of Machiavelli and the gutting sentimentality of Mario Puzo. Go to Full Review Laura De Lisle The Arts Desk 11/05/2020
4/5
Harlots never pretends that its characters' lives are easy -- they're still at the mercy of a legal system that wasn't designed for them. It just shows that people like them existed, which is all they need to do to be worthy of portrayal. Go to Full Review Alison Rowat The Herald (Scotland) 08/13/2020
Love a duck, Harlots was a rum do. Set among prostitutes in Georgian London, it was not sure if it was Arthur or Martha, a comedy or a drama, but it certainly grabbed the attention with both hands. Go to Full Review Lacy Baugher Culturess 11/19/2019
[T]here's still been something truly gutsy and fearless at the heart of season 3, and that's the reason this show is so incredibly compelling and watchable. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Andrei D 02/05/2025 Gets somewhat dumb and moves too fast through too many ideas See more Himura K @Himura 12/04/2024 The only boring season. It had a good final but rest was meh, plot was mish mash. I wouldnt finish if I wasnt invested already. See more 07/10/2021 The writing in season 3 was bad and I totally get why it was axed. Losing charlotte defo would have cut the views. its such a shame because season 1 had great magic. writers and casting needed to do better. See more 04/02/2021 I'm just bored of it See more 09/11/2020 Absolutely marvellous See more Cait G 09/04/2020 Harlots finishes strong and, like a good lover, leaves you wanting more. It's the often difficult to stomach subject matter that sticks with you. The show is so obviously and powerfully driven by women writers/directors/producers/actors and continues to push the envelope this season. Although I missed Samantha Morton most of the season, it was righteous to see Lesley Manville's Lydia Quigley finally redeem herself. See more Read all reviews
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Moira Buffini

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Alison Newman

Creator

Samantha Morton

Margaret Wells

Lesley Manville

Lydia Quigley

Jessica Brown Findlay

Charlotte

Liv Tyler

Lady Isabella Fitzwilliam

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 10, 2019 Episode 1 When Greek Street is attacked by new pimps in town, Charlotte Wells fights back with disastrous consequences; she must protect her girls from the men who want to take over her business; Lucy goes into business with two recent arrivals to the scene. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 17, 2019 Episode 2 With Charlotte's brothel damaged by fire and all of her savings up in smoke, she is determined to retaliate -- but the Wells women need to be clever; the Pinchers are violent men; Lucy offers to help her sister in a way that benefits her business. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 24, 2019 Episode 3 People are gearing up for an illicit boxing party at Lady Fitz's house; with Lydia out of Bedlam, Blayne back in England and the Pinchers determined to seal a lucrative deal, there's tension in the air; an old friend's arrival stokes rivalries. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 31, 2019 Episode 4 The whole town is left reeling from the previous nights disastrous events; as more details emerge, suspicion starts to spread through Soho. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 7, 2019 Episode 5 As Margaret turns her mind to revenge, her family wonders just how far she will go to get justice for those she loves, but with the clock ticking North and Lucy must protect her from the law. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 14, 2019 Episode 6 After the violent events of the previous day, Margaret tries to ensure her family's safety and also protect Jonas' interests; as threats escalate, Lucy and Elizabeth attempt to keep Golden Square within their grasp. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 21, 2019 Episode 7 When Elizabeth's past finally catches up with her, Lucy may end up paying the price; Hal's anger with the Wells family grows. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 28, 2019 Episode 8 As Blayne tightens his grip on power, Lydia is faced with a terrible choice; with the Wells-Pincher feud coming to a head and Nancy in Hal's sights, he may go to great lengths for revenge. Details

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Season Info

Director
Robin Sheppard
Creator
Moira Buffini, Alison Newman
Executive Producer
Moira Buffini, Alison Newman, Alison Owen, Debra Hayward, Alison Carpenter
Screenwriter
Moira Buffini, Jane English, Jessica Ruston
Network
ITV
Rating
TV-MA (L|S)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 10, 2019