Harlots

2017

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EP7 Episode 7 Aug 21, 2019

7.7| 0h30m| TV-MA| en| More Info
Released: 27 March 2017 Ended
Producted By: Monumental Pictures
Country: United States of America
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Official Website: https://www.hulu.com/harlots
Synopsis

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

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amydallas22 This show transports you into another world that many shows don't explore. The relationships between the men and women give an interesting perspective into this time period. In some cases, like Lord Fallon and Mary, you want to not like the relationship, but keep watching it grow and want more. Keep it up!
trademarcdesigns Quick history lesson - in the 18th century, the age of consent for sexual relations was 12. And sex with a girl between the ages of 10 and 12, though illegal, was only a misdemeanor. To be truly accurate, these brothels would be stocked almost exclusively with children....of both sexes. The lovely Jessica Brown Findlay, despite all her charms, would, at nearly 30, be considered well over the hill. And the children who worked these brothels and street corners were beaten, abused, maimed, starved, killed - in short, there was nothing glamorous or appealing about this life. It is true that some women chose prostitution and prospered in it, but they were decidedly in the minority - the vast majority were exploited children who traded the only commodity they had for their survival. I have nothing against viewing the past through rose-colored glasses for the sake of entertainment, and as a sanitized, fanciful television drama set in an another era, this show is very entertaining. It's one of my favorite guilty pleasures. But please, let's not pretend this even comes close to a true depiction of the wretched lives of the poor creatures who really were forced into harlotry in the 18th century.
Jules Voigt I gave this show a ten out of ten. I rarely do this, and here is why. Brace yourselves.I love period dramas. I love women leading those period dramas. I have a thing for great female characters, shows made by women, and bright colors. When I first started this show, I did so by accident and while I am a fan of Jessica Brown Findlay, I was not aware that she was in it. So, I kept watching and the show starts with a loud fanfare. Familiar to the big bang, it explodes, you see yourself catapulted into a colorful, loud, and beautiful void until everything settles down. Then you have arrived at London in the 18th century and you never ever want to leave. Now, of course I don't want to live there, considering all the negative aspects. The actors of the show are brilliant; from Samantha Morton to Jessica Brown Findlay. You feel yourself convinced that they actually are who they portray, their dialogues are amazing, their acting is on point. All these characters, no matter how good or bad, you will learn to love, or love to hate.Findlay and Morton however are by far outstanding. The costume design is one of its kind and all the dresses made me want to cry because they were as beautiful as the music and the cinematography. About the writing of the series itself: just a few minor points that could be better in season 2, and perhaps some more light on the gay male character of this show would be pleasing, but that is just me. Everything in this show, no matter how "controversial" it might be, is well done and properly executed. Perhaps this is because women wrote this, as you can see the quality it maintains. If you look for a show that is thrilling, entertaining, and an absolute "period bop", you have arrived at the right stop. Get out, get in, and let these women convince you with their great acting in wonderful fashion.I'd say we need at least 5 seasons. Thank you in advance.
stk74 'Harlots' is well written, well acted and well researched. It would have the perfect 18th century feel if it wasn't for the score, which has a punk feel to it. It seems that the producers chose to do a Sophia Coppola. Her 'Marie Antoinette' could have had its charms...but the score made it unbearable. In 'Harlots', the score doesn't feature so imposingly so the show still keeps a period feel when the music doesn't play. Whenever it features, the mood is broken. It's a real shame as the show is otherwise excellent. Don't tell me that I do not get the 'making a connection to our times' thing. This connection is inevitable, seeing as the show is a product of our times. It is however set in 18th century and music does set the mood. Intentionally selecting an inappropriate score strikes me as a form of snob-ism.