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Season 1 – The Hardacres

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A working-class family in 1890s Yorkshire move from a grimy fish dock to a vast country estate.
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The Hardacres — Season 1

Critics Reviews

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Carol Midgley The Times (UK) Nov 27, 2024
3/5
It could almost be a Disney story, so black-and-white are the characters, a sort of Cinderella at the fish docks. Go to Full Review
Anita Singh Daily Telegraph (UK) Nov 5, 2024
4/5
I doubt real women who spent their lives gutting fish in all weathers had such clean clothes and radiant complexions. But we’re not here for gritty realism. Enjoy it as an old-fashioned taste of how TV used to be. Go to Full Review
Joel Keller Decider Sep 12, 2025
The Hardacres is an enjoyable period drama that stays light on the drama and goes heavy on establishing how solid the family unit is, whether they live on the docks or on a country estate. Go to Full Review
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rf T @RT24428741 4 days ago I enjoyed the series and both seasons until the last 2 episodes of season 2 where the youngest son comes out as a queer. REALLY?? It had a decent, normal story line with somewhat historical accuracy until they pushed the DEI into it. Please quit imposing this garbage on the 90% of the population who just wants a good, decent story without the liberal alphabet agenda. See more Alain E @AlainE Aug 30, 2026 The premise is totally unrealistic. I stopped watching after the first episode. See more Gregorio T @RT87562179 Aug 30, 2026 I just could not get past the premise that all they had to do to make it out of their poverty was to fry fish. They were the only family to think of that in a fishing town. Okay, they also won the lottery betting on a penny stock, but that was only after they got that money by frying fish. See more Buddy T @RT96310399 Jul 1, 2026 This show is incredibly boring because you can predict every single plot point from the very first minute. It is completely unchallenging. You know right away that Liza will end up with Callum and that Blackwood is a fraud. The show telegraphs Harry’s storyline with his tutor the second they look at each other, purely to tick a modern diversity box. They ruin potentially cool storylines just to focus on cheap, back-to-back soap opera tropes. A total waste of potential. See more Helen V @RT71572195 Jun 2, 2026 I love it. The pantomine baddy snobs and the good old honest fish gutting family made good. No nonsense ' They wont change me grandma ( Ma ) is lots of fun. It's not exactly nuanced but were here for the drama and seeing the Hardacres triumph over their snobby neigh sayers. The costumes and setting post fish gutting are gorgeous. Nice to see some original costume drama rather than remaking the same stories. See more Scott C @poesravenfan Dec 28, 2025 I am a long time Britbox subscriber. I do not know what I would do without my British television shows. The Hardacres is one of the most refreshing period pieces I have had the pleasure of watching. The story line, the casting, and the setting are unsurpassed. Liam McMahon, Claire Cooper, Julie Graham, Cathy Belton, and so many upcoming actors draw us into their characters. You love these characters from the first few minutes. I highly recommend placing this on your watch list. I am desperate for Season 2. You will fall in love with this family. Julie Graham, if you read this, I adore you. See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Oct 7, 2024 In the 1890s, the Hardacre family earn a meager living while working on the docks of Yorkshire; after an accident results in more financial woes, the family matriarch comes up with a plan. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 14, 2024 The family grapples with their new life in Hardacre Hall, but Mary is determined to impress their gentry neighbours. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 21, 2024 Sam is hopeful that his latest venture on the docks will give Joe some much-needed purpose; tensions below stairs lead to a disaster in the kitchen, forcing Mary to think quickly and save the day with a uniquely Hardacre plan. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 28, 2024 Mary and Ma attend their first charitable outing with the society ladies, but it brings them face to face with their challenging past; Joe's head turns at the sight of the beautiful Lady Adella. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 4, 2024 The board threatens Sam with an ultimatum; Mary gets the cold shoulder from the ladies after the soirée; Joe's conscience is put to the test; Ma suspects something is wrong with Liza. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 11, 2024 The Hardacres set things right, but an unexpected bombshell lands. Details
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Season Info

Director
Rachel Carey
Creator
Loren Mclaughlan, Amy Roberts
Executive Producer
Colin Callender, Lesley McKimm, Loren Mclaughlan, Amy Roberts, David A. Stern
Screenwriter
Emma Reeves
Network
Channel 5
Genre
Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Oct 7, 2024
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