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Harlots

Name: Harlots
Genre: Drama
Released: 2017-03-27
Cast: Alfie Allen, Bronwyn James, Ben Lambert, Holli Dempsey, Rosalind Eleazar

2017 | 3 seasons | 47 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, episodes of about 47 minutes, about 19 hours in all.
What might put you off: Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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

CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic
AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a small audience so far
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 232K people sought it out in the past year

The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.

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