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Harlots

Name: Harlots
Genre: Drama
Released: 2017-03-27
Duration: 45 min

2017 – 2019 · 45m per ep · TV-MA · English · United Kingdom

Brothel owner, Margaret Wells, struggles to raise her daughters in London during the 18th century.

7.3(155 reviews)

10.3559% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Mar 27, 2017
Last air date: Aug 28, 2019
Status: Ended
Seasons: 3
Episodes: 24
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Network / platform: ITV Encore
Creator / showrunner: Moira Buffini
Certification: TV-MA
Production companies: Monumental Pictures

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Keywords

based on novel or bookrivalryprostitutionperiod dramahistorical18th centurysocial issuescostume dramaperiod piece

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2017 · 8 episodes

Set in 18th-century London, the series follows rival brothel owners navigating power, survival, and social hypocrisy in a city where sex is commerce and women fight for control in a male-dominated world.

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Cast

Alfie Allen

Isaac Pincher

Bronwyn James

Fanny Lambert

Ben Lambert

Lord Fallon

Holli Dempsey

Emily Lacey

Rosalind Eleazar

Violet Cross

Danny Sapani

William North

Ash Hunter

Hal Pincher

Pippa Bennett-Warner

Harriet Lennox

Angela Griffin

Elizabeth Harvey

Media

Reviews & ratings

7.3

155 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.3/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim7.300000000000001/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel8.3/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee6.3/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7.300000000000001/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful