Harlots (series) (2017)
Release Year: 2017
Nation: United Kingdom, United States
Alternative Title: Kurtizánok kora, Langenud naised, Les filles de joie, Rozpustnice, Syndarnas hus
Director: China Moo-Young, Chloe Thomas, Coky Giedroyc, Debs Paterson, Jill Robertson
Writer: Alison Newman, Cat Jones, Debbie O'Malley, Emer Kenny, Hallie Rubenhold
Production & Genre
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: prostitution, period drama, 18th century, costume drama
Story
Harlots follows Margaret Wells, a woman who manages a successful brothel in 18th century London. Margaret struggles to balance her roles as a businesswoman and a mother to her daughters. When a rival madam, known for her ruthlessness, begins threatening Margaret's business, Margaret must defend herself and her family, even if it means risking their lives.
Summary
Set in the bustling, crime-ridden streets of Georgian London, Harlots is a period drama that explores the lives of women working in the sex industry. The series focuses on Margaret Wells, a madam who runs one of the most successful brothels in town, and her daughters, Charlotte and Lucy, who must navigate the treacherous world their mother has created for them.
