Faraway Downs is a history drama miniseries created by Baz Luhrmann. The Hulu miniseries revolves around an English aristocrat Lady Sarah Ashley, who travels halfway across the world to confront her wayward husband and also to sell a million-acre cattle ranch in the Australian Outback called ‘Faraway Downs.’ But when her husband dies a ruthless Australian cattle baron, King Carney tries to take the ranch illegally, to protect her property she joins hands with a cattle drover. Faraway Downs stars Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Brandon Walters, and Bryan Brown in the lead roles. So, if you loved the Hulu series here are some similar shows you could watch next.
The Son Credit – AMC
Synopsis: The sweeping family saga The Son follows Eli McCullough (Pierce Brosnan) as he builds a Texas oil dynasty.
Frontier (Netflix) Credit – Netflix
Synopsis: The series is an action-packed adventure drama following the chaotic and violent struggle...
The Son Credit – AMC
Synopsis: The sweeping family saga The Son follows Eli McCullough (Pierce Brosnan) as he builds a Texas oil dynasty.
Frontier (Netflix) Credit – Netflix
Synopsis: The series is an action-packed adventure drama following the chaotic and violent struggle...
- 11/27/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
The Buccaneers is a period drama series created by Katherine Jakeways. The Apple TV+ series is based on an unfinished novel of the same name by Edith Warton, the series revolves around a group of young American women in 1870s London as both American and British cultures clash because of the wildly different approach to their traditions. The Buccaneers stars Kristine Frøseth, Alisha Boe, Matthew Broome, Josh Dylan, Barney Fishwick, and Aubri Ibrag. So, if you loved the Apple TV+ series here are some similar shows you could watch next.
The Buccaneers (BritBox & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – BBC One
Synopsis: A lavish, star-studded adaptation of Edith Wharton’s final book. In London for the season, four beautiful Americans charm the impoverished English aristocracy with their vivacity and wealth. But it all turns to ashes.
Gentleman Jack (Max & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – HBO
Synopsis: Set in the changing world of 1832 England...
The Buccaneers (BritBox & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – BBC One
Synopsis: A lavish, star-studded adaptation of Edith Wharton’s final book. In London for the season, four beautiful Americans charm the impoverished English aristocracy with their vivacity and wealth. But it all turns to ashes.
Gentleman Jack (Max & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – HBO
Synopsis: Set in the changing world of 1832 England...
- 11/13/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Warning: contains spoilers for Endeavour series 1-8.
Love them as we do, a great episode of Endeavour isn’t only down to the central pillars of Morse, Thursday, DeBryn, Bright and Strange. It also takes memorable turns from the host of actors playing one-time characters who leave their own indelible mark on the detective drama. After ruthlessly whittling down the possible choices to a mere handful (there are so many to choose from that the true villains deserve a list all to themselves), here are some of Endeavour’s most memorable guest stars. Tell us who tops your list below.
Sheila Hancock as Dowsable Chattox in ‘Harvest’
To mark the thirtieth anniversary of John Thaw’s first television appearance as Inspector Morse, Endeavour paid wonderful tribute by inviting Thaw’s widow Dame Sheila Hancock into the cast of ‘Harvest’ (which of course also featured one of several appearances by Abigail Thaw...
Love them as we do, a great episode of Endeavour isn’t only down to the central pillars of Morse, Thursday, DeBryn, Bright and Strange. It also takes memorable turns from the host of actors playing one-time characters who leave their own indelible mark on the detective drama. After ruthlessly whittling down the possible choices to a mere handful (there are so many to choose from that the true villains deserve a list all to themselves), here are some of Endeavour’s most memorable guest stars. Tell us who tops your list below.
Sheila Hancock as Dowsable Chattox in ‘Harvest’
To mark the thirtieth anniversary of John Thaw’s first television appearance as Inspector Morse, Endeavour paid wonderful tribute by inviting Thaw’s widow Dame Sheila Hancock into the cast of ‘Harvest’ (which of course also featured one of several appearances by Abigail Thaw...
- 11/11/2021
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Netflix’s Bridgerton has swept viewers off their feet with its lush blend of romance tropes—fake relationship, forbidden love, “we could be together if only we could stop misunderstanding each other”—anchored by the soapy, searing gossip of one Lady Whistledown. Those eight episodes went down like tea sandwiches, doubtless leaving viewers hungry for more Regency romance and timeless drama. Thankfully, you can sate your appetites with these nine TV series. A mix of adaptations and original series, they reimagine famous figures as compelling heroines and transplant viewers into immersive towns and households, with new scandals and love stories to get obsessed with.
Dickinson (AppleTV+)
Alena Smith’s brilliant, queer dramedy series audaciously reimagines the historically reclusive poet as a Millennial soul stuck in 19th-century societal constraints. It’s delightfully anachronistic, with artful contemporary music choices—like one sequence set to Lizzo’s “Boys”—and gleefully meta cameos like...
Dickinson (AppleTV+)
Alena Smith’s brilliant, queer dramedy series audaciously reimagines the historically reclusive poet as a Millennial soul stuck in 19th-century societal constraints. It’s delightfully anachronistic, with artful contemporary music choices—like one sequence set to Lizzo’s “Boys”—and gleefully meta cameos like...
- 1/8/2021
- by Kayti Burt
- Den of Geek
Like all the best TV opening titles, Harlots’ comical, brazen credits sequence announces its personality in miniature. A collage-style animation set to modern music, it shows cut-out characters from William Hogarth’s 18th-century painting series A Harlot’s Progress clustered around a giant, luridly colored female nude. They tuck into her crevices, canoodle on her mountainous behind, nestle between her buttocks, and peep out over the top of two plump hillock breasts. In the shadow between her thighs, female prisoners toil (just another day at the mine), and finally, she’s on her back, legs spread wide as the show’s title appears dead centre: Harlots. Come on in.
It’s a bold start that announces Harlots’ defiantly effervescent approach to a period and industry – sex work in the 18th century – that could in other hands be wall-to-wall syphilis and woe. It uses Hogarth’s instructive moralism for its own ends,...
It’s a bold start that announces Harlots’ defiantly effervescent approach to a period and industry – sex work in the 18th century – that could in other hands be wall-to-wall syphilis and woe. It uses Hogarth’s instructive moralism for its own ends,...
- 8/5/2020
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
In an odd yet welcome turn of events, BBC Two has bought the rights to Harlots, Moira Buffini and Alison Newman’s excellent period drama set in the world of the 18th century London sex trade. But, you ask, didn’t Harlots come out years ago? On ITV? And wasn’t it just cancelled?
Yes, yes and yes to that. Harlots originally aired in the UK on now-defunct digital channel ITV Encore. It was a Us-uk co-production between ITV Studios and streaming service Hulu in the Us. When ITV Encore closed, StarzPlay UK bought the show’s streaming rights and aired seasons two and three via its Amazon Prime channel.
Last month, Hulu cancelled Harlots after three eight-episode seasons, and this month, BBC Two has bought them all. It plans to air seasons one and two back to back later this year, with season three following in 2021. Finally then, after...
Yes, yes and yes to that. Harlots originally aired in the UK on now-defunct digital channel ITV Encore. It was a Us-uk co-production between ITV Studios and streaming service Hulu in the Us. When ITV Encore closed, StarzPlay UK bought the show’s streaming rights and aired seasons two and three via its Amazon Prime channel.
Last month, Hulu cancelled Harlots after three eight-episode seasons, and this month, BBC Two has bought them all. It plans to air seasons one and two back to back later this year, with season three following in 2021. Finally then, after...
- 7/3/2020
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
“Mock if you will,” Christian Evangelist Florence Scanwell (Dorothy Atkinson) chided the bordello workers in Hulu‘s progressive period series Harlots. “There is honor in righteous poverty.” The creative team will be finding new places of employment. Harlots has been cancelled at the streaming service, according to THR, nine months after its third season came to a close.
Based on true stories of real women, Harlots was neither clichéd nor glamorous. It depicted sex work as legitimate. The sex wasn’t gratuitous, it was perfunctory, and there is no judgment of it. The series was written, directed and produced entirely by women. Co-creators Moira Buffini (Jane Eyre) and Alison Newman were Executive Producers alongside Alison Owen, Debra Hayward and Alison Carpenter. Season 3 was written by Buffini, Jane English, Vivienne Harvey and Jessica Ruston, and directed by Robin Sheppard, Chloe Thomas and Debs Paterson, with Pat Tookey-Dickson producing.
Harlots was set in 1763 London.
Based on true stories of real women, Harlots was neither clichéd nor glamorous. It depicted sex work as legitimate. The sex wasn’t gratuitous, it was perfunctory, and there is no judgment of it. The series was written, directed and produced entirely by women. Co-creators Moira Buffini (Jane Eyre) and Alison Newman were Executive Producers alongside Alison Owen, Debra Hayward and Alison Carpenter. Season 3 was written by Buffini, Jane English, Vivienne Harvey and Jessica Ruston, and directed by Robin Sheppard, Chloe Thomas and Debs Paterson, with Pat Tookey-Dickson producing.
Harlots was set in 1763 London.
- 6/10/2020
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Hulu has canceled both “Harlots” and “Reprisal,” an individual with knowledge of the decision told TheWrap.
“Harlots,” set in 18th century Georgian London, is done after three seasons while the thriller “Reprisal” lasted only one season.
“Harlots” starred Samantha Morton, Lesley Manville and Jessica Brown Findlay. Liv Tyler had a recurring role as well. Per hUlu, “Harlots” offered “a new take” on the city’s most valuable commercial activity — sex — based on the stories of real women. Morton and Manville played dueling brothel owners.
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“Harlots” was written by Moira Buffini and the creative team included Alison Newman, Alison Owen, Debra Hayward and Alison Carpenter. It finished its now-last season last August. The Hollywood Reporter was first to report on “Harlots.”
“Reprisal” is a hyper-noir revenge tale following a relentless femme fatale who,...
“Harlots,” set in 18th century Georgian London, is done after three seasons while the thriller “Reprisal” lasted only one season.
“Harlots” starred Samantha Morton, Lesley Manville and Jessica Brown Findlay. Liv Tyler had a recurring role as well. Per hUlu, “Harlots” offered “a new take” on the city’s most valuable commercial activity — sex — based on the stories of real women. Morton and Manville played dueling brothel owners.
Also Read: Bradley Whitford on What Changes Covid-19 Could Force on 'Handmaid's Tale' - and TV in General
“Harlots” was written by Moira Buffini and the creative team included Alison Newman, Alison Owen, Debra Hayward and Alison Carpenter. It finished its now-last season last August. The Hollywood Reporter was first to report on “Harlots.”
“Reprisal” is a hyper-noir revenge tale following a relentless femme fatale who,...
- 6/10/2020
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
It’s the end of the road for dramas Harlots and Reprisal at Hulu, Deadline has confirmed. The streamer has canceled period drama Harlots after three seasons, and femme fatale thriller Reprisal also will not return for a second season.
Set against the backdrop of 18th century Georgian London, Harlots, from Monumental Pictures, offered a new take on the city’s most valuable commercial activity – sex. Starring Samantha Morton, Leslie Manville and Jessica Brown Findlay and based on the stories of real women, the series follows Margaret Wells (Morton) and her daughters, as she struggles to reconcile her roles as mother and brothel owner. When her business comes under attack from Lydia Quigley (Manville), a rival madam with a ruthless streak, Margaret will fight back, even if it means putting her family at risk. Brown Findlay starred as Charlotte, Margaret’s eldest daughter and the city’s most coveted courtesan...
Set against the backdrop of 18th century Georgian London, Harlots, from Monumental Pictures, offered a new take on the city’s most valuable commercial activity – sex. Starring Samantha Morton, Leslie Manville and Jessica Brown Findlay and based on the stories of real women, the series follows Margaret Wells (Morton) and her daughters, as she struggles to reconcile her roles as mother and brothel owner. When her business comes under attack from Lydia Quigley (Manville), a rival madam with a ruthless streak, Margaret will fight back, even if it means putting her family at risk. Brown Findlay starred as Charlotte, Margaret’s eldest daughter and the city’s most coveted courtesan...
- 6/10/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Both “Harlots” and “Reprisal” have been canceled at Hulu, Variety has confirmed.
“Harlots” wrapped its third and final season on the streamer last August, while “Reprisal” aired its one and only season in December.
“Harlots” took place in 18th century London and follows the Wells family as they try to run a successful brothel despite strong competition from their rival, Lydia Quigley. The series starred Samantha Morton, Lesley Manville, Jessica Brown-Findlay, and Eloise Smyth. Liv Tyler also appeared beginning in Season 2. The series hailed from the creative team of Moira Buffini, Alison Newman, Alison Owen, Debra Hayward and Alison Carpenter. Monumental Pictures produced.
“Reprisal” was described as a hyper-kinetic revenge tale following a relentless femme fatale (Abigail Spencer) who, after being left for dead, leads a vengeful campaign against a bombastic gang of gear heads.
It starred Spencer, Rodrigo Santoro, Mena Massoud, Rhys Wakefield, and Madison Davenport. Josh Corbin, Warren Littlefield,...
“Harlots” wrapped its third and final season on the streamer last August, while “Reprisal” aired its one and only season in December.
“Harlots” took place in 18th century London and follows the Wells family as they try to run a successful brothel despite strong competition from their rival, Lydia Quigley. The series starred Samantha Morton, Lesley Manville, Jessica Brown-Findlay, and Eloise Smyth. Liv Tyler also appeared beginning in Season 2. The series hailed from the creative team of Moira Buffini, Alison Newman, Alison Owen, Debra Hayward and Alison Carpenter. Monumental Pictures produced.
“Reprisal” was described as a hyper-kinetic revenge tale following a relentless femme fatale (Abigail Spencer) who, after being left for dead, leads a vengeful campaign against a bombastic gang of gear heads.
It starred Spencer, Rodrigo Santoro, Mena Massoud, Rhys Wakefield, and Madison Davenport. Josh Corbin, Warren Littlefield,...
- 6/10/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
New members include filmmakers Lynne Ramsay, Haifaa al-Mansour, Fox Searchlight’s Kate Gardiner and Screen Scotland’s Isabel Davis.
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) has revealed its 2019 intake of new members drawn from the film, TV and games industry.
Among the record 558 new members are filmmakers and writers Haifaa al-Mansour (Wadjda), Laszlo Nemes (Son Of Saul), Lynne Ramsay (You Were Never Really Here), Lee Unkrich (Coco) and former Screen Star of Tomorrow Rose Glass (Saint Maud).
New executives on the list include Kate Gardiner (head of Fox Searchlight UK); Jason Maza (Unstoppable), Emma Hewitt (BBC Films...
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) has revealed its 2019 intake of new members drawn from the film, TV and games industry.
Among the record 558 new members are filmmakers and writers Haifaa al-Mansour (Wadjda), Laszlo Nemes (Son Of Saul), Lynne Ramsay (You Were Never Really Here), Lee Unkrich (Coco) and former Screen Star of Tomorrow Rose Glass (Saint Maud).
New executives on the list include Kate Gardiner (head of Fox Searchlight UK); Jason Maza (Unstoppable), Emma Hewitt (BBC Films...
- 12/4/2019
- by 1101184¦Orlando Parfitt¦38¦
- ScreenDaily
[Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers from “Harlots” Season 3, Episode 5 and the final season of “Game of Thrones.”]
Alfie Allen is ready to talk about dying on TV, but it’s not necessarily for the show he’s best known for. “It seems that a tragic death is something that is the hot topic with me nowadays,” the actor said in an interview with IndieWire.
After going out in a blaze of Night King-defying glory on the final season of “Game of Thrones,” Allen joined the cast of Hulu’s Georgian-era brothel drama “Harlots” – but not for long. Five episodes after his pimp character Isaac Pincher is introduced, he perishes after meeting the wrong end of a prostitute’s pistol.
His ending is another shock just two episodes after the loss of main character Charlotte Wells (Jessica Brown Findlay), who was Isaac’s secret lover and accidentally fell to her death trying to stop a fight between...
Alfie Allen is ready to talk about dying on TV, but it’s not necessarily for the show he’s best known for. “It seems that a tragic death is something that is the hot topic with me nowadays,” the actor said in an interview with IndieWire.
After going out in a blaze of Night King-defying glory on the final season of “Game of Thrones,” Allen joined the cast of Hulu’s Georgian-era brothel drama “Harlots” – but not for long. Five episodes after his pimp character Isaac Pincher is introduced, he perishes after meeting the wrong end of a prostitute’s pistol.
His ending is another shock just two episodes after the loss of main character Charlotte Wells (Jessica Brown Findlay), who was Isaac’s secret lover and accidentally fell to her death trying to stop a fight between...
- 8/7/2019
- by Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
[Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for the Season 3, Episode 3 of “Harlots.”]
The Wells family has endured many hardships on “Harlots,” but now that matriarch Margaret Wells (Samantha Morton) has escaped the hangman’s noose, the outlook seemed far less grim. Unfortunately, on Wednesday’s episode, the Wells fortunes take a turn for the worse when eldest daughter Charlotte (Jessica Brown Findlay) dies in a tragic accident.
While promoting a gala affair/boxing match with her partner Lady Fitz (Liv Tyler), Charlotte sneaks off for a tryst with local pimp and tavern owner Isaac Pincher (Alfie Allen). Upset for losing out on a business deal, his brother Hal (Ash Hunter) tracks them down to the stairwell and starts pummeling Isaac. Charlotte tries to stop the fight, but gets accidentally pitched over the balcony railing to her death below.
IndieWire spoke with Brown Findlay about the sudden and shocking twist:
“Within seconds she goes from being full of life to on the edge of death,...
The Wells family has endured many hardships on “Harlots,” but now that matriarch Margaret Wells (Samantha Morton) has escaped the hangman’s noose, the outlook seemed far less grim. Unfortunately, on Wednesday’s episode, the Wells fortunes take a turn for the worse when eldest daughter Charlotte (Jessica Brown Findlay) dies in a tragic accident.
While promoting a gala affair/boxing match with her partner Lady Fitz (Liv Tyler), Charlotte sneaks off for a tryst with local pimp and tavern owner Isaac Pincher (Alfie Allen). Upset for losing out on a business deal, his brother Hal (Ash Hunter) tracks them down to the stairwell and starts pummeling Isaac. Charlotte tries to stop the fight, but gets accidentally pitched over the balcony railing to her death below.
IndieWire spoke with Brown Findlay about the sudden and shocking twist:
“Within seconds she goes from being full of life to on the edge of death,...
- 7/24/2019
- by Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
‘Harlots’ is a period drama television series is about Margaret Wells running a brothel in 18th century England while also trying to raise her daughters. The series was created by Alison Newman and Moira Buffini, and it is loosely based on the book ‘The Covent Garden Ladies’ by Hallie Rubenhold. It is a British-American production that originally aired on ITV Encore in the United Kingdom and on Hulu in the United States in March 2017. The third season of the series premiered in the United States on July 10, 2019. The majority of the roles in this series are played
Meet The Cast of Harlots Season 3...
Meet The Cast of Harlots Season 3...
- 7/17/2019
- by Liz Flynn
- TVovermind.com
Louisa Mellor Jul 11, 2019
With season 3 out now, Harlots is an excellent period drama with a top-notch cast. Here's why...
This article comes from Den of Geek UK.
Like all the best TV opening titles, Harlots’ comical, brazen credits sequence announces its personality in miniature. A collage-style animation set to modern music, it shows cut-out characters from William Hogarth’s 18th-century painting series A Harlot’s Progress clustered around a giant, luridly colored female nude. They tuck into her crevices, canoodle on her mountainous behind, nestle between her buttocks, and peep out over the top of two plump hillock breasts. In the shadow between her thighs, female prisoners toil (just another day at the mine), and finally, she’s on her back, legs spread wide as the show’s title appears dead center: Harlots. Come on in.
It’s a bold start that announces Harlots’ defiantly effervescent approach to a period...
With season 3 out now, Harlots is an excellent period drama with a top-notch cast. Here's why...
This article comes from Den of Geek UK.
Like all the best TV opening titles, Harlots’ comical, brazen credits sequence announces its personality in miniature. A collage-style animation set to modern music, it shows cut-out characters from William Hogarth’s 18th-century painting series A Harlot’s Progress clustered around a giant, luridly colored female nude. They tuck into her crevices, canoodle on her mountainous behind, nestle between her buttocks, and peep out over the top of two plump hillock breasts. In the shadow between her thighs, female prisoners toil (just another day at the mine), and finally, she’s on her back, legs spread wide as the show’s title appears dead center: Harlots. Come on in.
It’s a bold start that announces Harlots’ defiantly effervescent approach to a period...
- 7/11/2019
- Den of Geek
‘Harlots’ Review: ‘Game of Thrones’ Star Alfie Allen Turns Pimp for a Raucous and Cutthroat Season 3
It’s a new day for the titular “Harlots” when the drama about warring brothels in 18th-century Georgian London returns to Hulu for its third season. The rivalry that had been fueling the first two seasons, however, has been eliminated. Margaret Wells (Samantha Morton) of Greek Street fled to America to escape a death sentence, while her chief competition, Lydia Quigley (Lesley Manville) of Golden Square, has been sent to the madhouse.
A year later, Margaret’s grown daughters Charlotte (Jessica Brown-Findlay) and Lucy (Eloise Smyth) have established their own careers out from the shadow of their mother. It’s an exciting time for viewers who’ve stuck with the series. But before this refreshing, relaxed energy can fully take hold, the series ramps up the tension again with the introduction of new blood and the return of old enemies.
Created by Alison Newman and Moira Buffini, the series presents...
A year later, Margaret’s grown daughters Charlotte (Jessica Brown-Findlay) and Lucy (Eloise Smyth) have established their own careers out from the shadow of their mother. It’s an exciting time for viewers who’ve stuck with the series. But before this refreshing, relaxed energy can fully take hold, the series ramps up the tension again with the introduction of new blood and the return of old enemies.
Created by Alison Newman and Moira Buffini, the series presents...
- 7/10/2019
- by Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
Streaming service Starzplay has picked up the UK rights to Syfy’s comic book adaptation Deadly Class. The Lionsgate-backed digital platform will launch the series as a boxset on July 19.
This comes after the Sony Pictures Television and Ucp-produced series, which is exec produced by Avengers pair the Russo brothers, was cancelled by the NBCU-backed cable network after one season.
Set in a dark, heightened world against the backdrop of late 80s counter culture, Deadly Class follows the story of Marcus (Benjamin Wadsworth), a teen living on the streets who is recruited into Kings Dominion, an elite private academy where the world’s top crime families send their next generations. Maintaining his moral code while surviving a ruthless curriculum, vicious social cliques and his own adolescent uncertainties soon proves to be vital. Benedict Wong, Lana Condor, María Gabriela de Faría, Luke Tennie, Liam James, and Michel Duval also star.
This comes after the Sony Pictures Television and Ucp-produced series, which is exec produced by Avengers pair the Russo brothers, was cancelled by the NBCU-backed cable network after one season.
Set in a dark, heightened world against the backdrop of late 80s counter culture, Deadly Class follows the story of Marcus (Benjamin Wadsworth), a teen living on the streets who is recruited into Kings Dominion, an elite private academy where the world’s top crime families send their next generations. Maintaining his moral code while surviving a ruthless curriculum, vicious social cliques and his own adolescent uncertainties soon proves to be vital. Benedict Wong, Lana Condor, María Gabriela de Faría, Luke Tennie, Liam James, and Michel Duval also star.
- 6/19/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
As if things already weren’t rough enough for the women of 18th century Soho, now they have a pair of ambitious pimp brothers to contend with. Hulu said today that Alfie Allen and Ash Hunter have joined the cast of its drama series Harlots. The streamer also set a July 10 premiere date for Season 3. New episodes will bow on ensuing Wednesdays.
Set in Georgian London, Harlots continues to follow the fortunes of the Wells family. Margaret (Samantha Morton) has been sent to America in chains and Lydia Quigley (Lesley Manville) is vanquished and in Bedlam. It seems that the Wells girls can finally free themselves of their mother’s feud, helped by allies such as Lady Fitz (Liv Tyler). But Charlotte Wells (Jessica Brown-Findlay) soon learns that running a lucrative brothel brings enemies as well as friends, including new pimp in town Isaac Pincher (Alfie Allen). Meanwhile Lydia still finds a way to bite,...
Set in Georgian London, Harlots continues to follow the fortunes of the Wells family. Margaret (Samantha Morton) has been sent to America in chains and Lydia Quigley (Lesley Manville) is vanquished and in Bedlam. It seems that the Wells girls can finally free themselves of their mother’s feud, helped by allies such as Lady Fitz (Liv Tyler). But Charlotte Wells (Jessica Brown-Findlay) soon learns that running a lucrative brothel brings enemies as well as friends, including new pimp in town Isaac Pincher (Alfie Allen). Meanwhile Lydia still finds a way to bite,...
- 3/7/2019
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Alex Sawyer (Get Shorty) has been cast in the upcoming third season of period drama series Harlots on Hulu. Set against the backdrop of 18th century Georgian London, Harlots continues to follow the fortunes of the Wells family. The series hails from the creative team of Moira Buffini, Alison Newman, Alison Owen, Debra Hayward and Alison Carpenter. Sawyer will play Jack Lively, the star of North’s boxing-tour. He was a dolly-boy (a child-servant) in a rich man’s house until he was thirteen, acting as a playmate for a white family’s children. Ever since, Jack’s gone from job to job, that is until North (Danny Sapani) spotted his fighting potential. Jack has a deep understanding of society-types, and of how they treat people like him as an outsider. He is highly educated and politically motivated, more likely to respond to racism with an erudite come-back than to resort to his prize-winning fists.
- 3/5/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Starz’s Svod service Starzplay is the new U.K. home of brothel drama “Harlots.”
The streaming service, which is available via Amazon’s channels platform and the Virgin Media cable service in the U.K., will add the eight-episode first season of the drama on Jan. 18 before then adding the second eight-installment season on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14.
In the U.S., the period drama is on Hulu, which has greenlit a third season. It originally aired on the ITV Encore pay-tv channel in the U.K., but when that service closed, it did not transfer to the main ITV network, meaning it had no U.K. home until Starz stepped up.
The drama follows life in and around a brothel in 18th-century London. Samantha Morton plays matriarch Margaret Wells and Lesley Manville is her archrival, Lydia Quigley.
The show was created by Moira Buffini (“Tamara Drewe”) and Alison Newman...
The streaming service, which is available via Amazon’s channels platform and the Virgin Media cable service in the U.K., will add the eight-episode first season of the drama on Jan. 18 before then adding the second eight-installment season on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14.
In the U.S., the period drama is on Hulu, which has greenlit a third season. It originally aired on the ITV Encore pay-tv channel in the U.K., but when that service closed, it did not transfer to the main ITV network, meaning it had no U.K. home until Starz stepped up.
The drama follows life in and around a brothel in 18th-century London. Samantha Morton plays matriarch Margaret Wells and Lesley Manville is her archrival, Lydia Quigley.
The show was created by Moira Buffini (“Tamara Drewe”) and Alison Newman...
- 1/7/2019
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
Harlots is heading back to the UK. The period drama, which was originally commissioned by ITV Encore, is moving to Starzplay after the British commercial broadcaster opted not to pick up the second season.
The streaming service, which is available via Amazon Prime Video Channels and Virgin Media, will launch the Monumental Films-produced drama on Thursday 14 February – Valentine’s Day with all eight episodes dropping. Season one joins the subscription service on 18 January.
Harlots was originally a co-production between ITV’s pay-tv network Encore and Hulu but only the U.S. digital platform picked the show up for a second season, which launched on 11 July. It has subsequently been renewed for a third season.
The second season dives deeper into the feuds, betrayals, and carnal connections amongst the characters with Liv Tyler joining as a new series regular.
Inspired by the stories of real women, Harlots is a family drama...
The streaming service, which is available via Amazon Prime Video Channels and Virgin Media, will launch the Monumental Films-produced drama on Thursday 14 February – Valentine’s Day with all eight episodes dropping. Season one joins the subscription service on 18 January.
Harlots was originally a co-production between ITV’s pay-tv network Encore and Hulu but only the U.S. digital platform picked the show up for a second season, which launched on 11 July. It has subsequently been renewed for a third season.
The second season dives deeper into the feuds, betrayals, and carnal connections amongst the characters with Liv Tyler joining as a new series regular.
Inspired by the stories of real women, Harlots is a family drama...
- 1/7/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Kayti Burt Sep 24, 2018
Good news, Harlots fans! Hulu has renewed the period drama for a third season of eight episodes.
Harlots is one of the most underrated feminist dramas on TV, which is why it's such great news that Hulu has renewed the period sex worker series for a third season. Harlots Season 3 is happening, people, and that's only good news for fans of TV with complicated women characters and relationships because Harlots? Yeah, it has those things in droves.
Harlots Season 3 Cast
Hulu just released the news that it has greenlit a third season of Harlots. The third season will consist of eight episodes. The only potential hiccup? Series star Samantha Morton, who plays brothel matriarch Margaret Wells, has been cast as a series regular in The Walking Dead Season 9. According to THR, Morton will return for Harlots Season 3 in "some capacity," though it's unclear at this point if...
Good news, Harlots fans! Hulu has renewed the period drama for a third season of eight episodes.
Harlots is one of the most underrated feminist dramas on TV, which is why it's such great news that Hulu has renewed the period sex worker series for a third season. Harlots Season 3 is happening, people, and that's only good news for fans of TV with complicated women characters and relationships because Harlots? Yeah, it has those things in droves.
Harlots Season 3 Cast
Hulu just released the news that it has greenlit a third season of Harlots. The third season will consist of eight episodes. The only potential hiccup? Series star Samantha Morton, who plays brothel matriarch Margaret Wells, has been cast as a series regular in The Walking Dead Season 9. According to THR, Morton will return for Harlots Season 3 in "some capacity," though it's unclear at this point if...
- 9/24/2018
- Den of Geek
Harlots is coming back for a third go-round. Hulu has renewed the provocative period drama series for an eight-episode third season.
Set against the backdrop of 18th century Georgian London, Harlots continues to follow the fortunes of the Wells family. Margaret (Samantha Morton) has been sent to America in chains; Lydia Quigley (Lesley Manville) is vanquished and in Bedlam. It seems that the Wells girls can free themselves of their mother’s feud, but running a lucrative brothel brings new enemies. Meanwhile Lydia, in her darkest hour, still finds a way to bite. Inspired by the stories of real women, Harlots is a powerful family drama as explored from the female perspective. It hails from the creative team of Moira Buffini, Alison Newman, Alison Owen, Debra Hayward and Alison Carpenter.
Coky Giedroyc is lead director and Grainne Marmion produces.
Set against the backdrop of 18th century Georgian London, Harlots continues to follow the fortunes of the Wells family. Margaret (Samantha Morton) has been sent to America in chains; Lydia Quigley (Lesley Manville) is vanquished and in Bedlam. It seems that the Wells girls can free themselves of their mother’s feud, but running a lucrative brothel brings new enemies. Meanwhile Lydia, in her darkest hour, still finds a way to bite. Inspired by the stories of real women, Harlots is a powerful family drama as explored from the female perspective. It hails from the creative team of Moira Buffini, Alison Newman, Alison Owen, Debra Hayward and Alison Carpenter.
Coky Giedroyc is lead director and Grainne Marmion produces.
- 9/24/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Hulu has renewed the period drama “Harlots” for a third season, Variety has confirmed.
The series takes place in 18th century London and follows the Wells family as they try to run a successful brothel despite strong competition from their rival, Lydia Quigley. The third season will consist of 8 episodes, just as the first two have.
The renewal comes despite the fact that series lead Samantha Morton, who plays madam Margaret Wells, has been cast as the villain Alpha in the upcoming season of “The Walking Dead.” It is unknown in what capacity Morton will appear in the third season, but she is expected to return.
In addition to Morton, the series also stars Lesley Manville, Jessica Brown-Findlay, and Eloise Smyth. Liv Tyler also appeared in Season 2 as a socialite whom Margaret enlists in her feud with Lydia.
The series hails from the creative team of Moira Buffini, Alison Newman,...
The series takes place in 18th century London and follows the Wells family as they try to run a successful brothel despite strong competition from their rival, Lydia Quigley. The third season will consist of 8 episodes, just as the first two have.
The renewal comes despite the fact that series lead Samantha Morton, who plays madam Margaret Wells, has been cast as the villain Alpha in the upcoming season of “The Walking Dead.” It is unknown in what capacity Morton will appear in the third season, but she is expected to return.
In addition to Morton, the series also stars Lesley Manville, Jessica Brown-Findlay, and Eloise Smyth. Liv Tyler also appeared in Season 2 as a socialite whom Margaret enlists in her feud with Lydia.
The series hails from the creative team of Moira Buffini, Alison Newman,...
- 9/24/2018
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Hulu has slotted Wednesday, July 11 for the season 2 premiere of its provocative original drama series Harlots. The new season will kick off with a two-episode debut, with each new episode released weekly after that.
This season Harlots dives deeper into the feuds, betrayals, and carnal connections amongst the characters. As previously announced, Liv Tyler has signed on a new series regular for the sophomore season.
Inspired by the stories of real women, Harlots is described as a powerful family drama as explored from the female perspective. Set against the backdrop of 18th century Georgian London, Harlots follows the Wells family, led by matriarch Margaret (Samantha Morton). When her daughter Charlotte (Jessica Brown Findlay) places herself in the home of arch-rival bawd Lydia Quigley (Lesley Manville), their toxic and deep-set rivalry is taken to a dangerous new level. Meanwhile, alluring and wealthy socialite Lady Fitz (Liv Tyler) is drawn by Charlotte into the plot against Lydia,...
This season Harlots dives deeper into the feuds, betrayals, and carnal connections amongst the characters. As previously announced, Liv Tyler has signed on a new series regular for the sophomore season.
Inspired by the stories of real women, Harlots is described as a powerful family drama as explored from the female perspective. Set against the backdrop of 18th century Georgian London, Harlots follows the Wells family, led by matriarch Margaret (Samantha Morton). When her daughter Charlotte (Jessica Brown Findlay) places herself in the home of arch-rival bawd Lydia Quigley (Lesley Manville), their toxic and deep-set rivalry is taken to a dangerous new level. Meanwhile, alluring and wealthy socialite Lady Fitz (Liv Tyler) is drawn by Charlotte into the plot against Lydia,...
- 4/23/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Hulu has renewed the period drama “Harlots” for a second season, the streaming platform announced at the Television Critics Association press tour on Thursday. The series, from creators Moira Buffini and Alison Newman, will return to Hulu for Season 2 in 2018, with an unspecified number of episodes. Set in 18th century Georgian London, the series follows the Wells family, led by matriarch Margaret (Samantha Morton), her daughter Charlotte (Jessica Brown Findlay) and Margaret’s arch-rival bawd Lydia Quigley (Lesley Manville). Also Read: Hulu Lands Google Exec Kelly Campbell as Chief Marketing Officer The series stars Manville, Brown Findlay and Morton and hails from executive.
- 7/27/2017
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
With battling brothel madams, anti-vice crusaders, ripping bodices and intimate transactional relations galore (carnal and otherwise), the March 29 debut of Harlots on Hulu delivers a very different look at the world's oldest profession. Led by a fantastic Samantha Morton as madam Margaret Wells, the eight-episode first season of the series co-created by Jane Eyre screenwriter Moira Buffini and Alison Newman is, as I say in my video review above, a smart romp. More Fox's…...
- 3/22/2017
- Deadline TV
Harlots isn't your typical show about prostitutes. Far from it. The new Hulu series starring Downton Abbey's Jessica Brown Findlay–yes, Lady Sybil is a prostitute now¬—hails from a creative team made up entirely of women. The directors, writers and executive producers are all female. Moira Buffini and Alison Newman created the period drama that stars Findlay, Samantha Morton, Lesley Manville and Eloise Smyth. Alison Owen, Debra Hayward and Alison Carpenter also serve as executive producers on the 18th Century-set drama about brothels in London and E! News has your exclusive first look at the show's poster and new trailer, above and below, respectively. Harlots follows Margaret Wells...
- 3/9/2017
- E! Online
Period drama stars Samantha Morton, Lesley Manville and Jessica Brown Findlay.
UK broadcaster ITV and Us streaming service Hulu have announced a straight-to-series order for period drama series Harlots, starring Samantha Morton, Lesley Manville and Jessica Brown Findlay.
The ongoing, eight-part series from Alison Owen and Debra Hayward’s Monumental Pictures will air on ITV Encore in the UK and stream exclusively in the Us on Hulu as part of the Hulu Originals slate.
ITV Studios Global Entertainment negotiated the deal and will distribute the drama internationally.
Harlots takes place in 18th century Georgian London as a brothel owner fights to keep her business from a rival madam.
Playwright and screenwriter Moira Buffini wrote the screenplay from an original idea she conceived with Alison Newman.
Shooting is scheduled for June in London. Coky Giedroyc and China Moo-Young direct with Lawrence Till on board as producer and Owen and Hayward as executive producers alongside Alison Carpenter, Buffini and Newman...
UK broadcaster ITV and Us streaming service Hulu have announced a straight-to-series order for period drama series Harlots, starring Samantha Morton, Lesley Manville and Jessica Brown Findlay.
The ongoing, eight-part series from Alison Owen and Debra Hayward’s Monumental Pictures will air on ITV Encore in the UK and stream exclusively in the Us on Hulu as part of the Hulu Originals slate.
ITV Studios Global Entertainment negotiated the deal and will distribute the drama internationally.
Harlots takes place in 18th century Georgian London as a brothel owner fights to keep her business from a rival madam.
Playwright and screenwriter Moira Buffini wrote the screenplay from an original idea she conceived with Alison Newman.
Shooting is scheduled for June in London. Coky Giedroyc and China Moo-Young direct with Lawrence Till on board as producer and Owen and Hayward as executive producers alongside Alison Carpenter, Buffini and Newman...
- 5/27/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Former Footballers' Wives star Alison Newman is to make a brief appearance in EastEnders, Digital Spy can confirm. The 40-year-old actress - who appeared as brash lesbian Hazel Bailey in the first four seasons of the now-axed glitzy ITV football drama - is to play ballsy cop Di Keeble in a number of episodes of the East-End soap. A Walford source told Digital Spy: "It's no secret that there's a gun (more)...
- 10/13/2008
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
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