Netflix viewers rave about 'quirky' drama series and watch all seasons in 2 days

Netflix viewers have been raving about a 'quirky and interesting' period drama thathits all the right notes.Crafted by Moira Buffini and Alison Newman, Harlots chronicles brothel proprietor Margaret Wells as she battles to bring up her daughters in 18th century London.

The Hulu original series, now available on Netflix, features Lesley Manville, Kate Fleetwood, and Holli Dempsey - and runs across three seasons. According to its IMDb synopsis: "Margaret Wells struggles to reconcile her roles as brothel owner and mother to her daughters.

"When her business comes under attack from a rival madam with a ruthless streak, Margaret must fight back even if it means losing her family and possibly her life."

TikTok reviewer Claire, known as @claire.stathamholmes online, praised the show, declaring: "It's full of sass, it's full of fun. It's got some quirky and interesting characters in it.

"So far, I am loving it. I've been waiting for this and it has not disappointed, give it a watch."

Following her clip, fellow users flocked to the comments to express their adoration for the programme, with one writing: "Watches three seasons in 48 hours, it's amazing. I love all the costumes."

Another viewer commented: "I watched it when it first came out. I'm watching it again not. I forgot how good it is."

A third fan remarked: "I watched it a few years ago and loved it and I have started it again and more in love with the series."

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One viewer chimed in: "About to start season three. Started it last night, a very good show."

The series has earned a solid 7.7 stars out of 10 on IMDb, with fans raving: "Indulge yourself and watch this series!"

"The rating doesn't do it any justice! I found that I became further enthralled as the show progressed. Brilliant acting, with a fabulous cast. A very well written series indeed."

Another fan gushed: "I just wanted to say that this programme is so much better than I thought it would be.

"I actually care about the characters. I don't usually like full on sex scenes, but because of the subject matter it doesn't seem gratuitous.

"It's actually a very fascinating insight into 18th Century England, and seems that it was a very complicated lifestyle to live in a brothel as well as dangerous. I'm enjoying it. Give it a go."

A final viewer shared: "I don't like shows full of fake pretty Hollywood actors. This series has beautiful women and men, maybe not in the fake Hollywood standards, which gives it so much more realness.

"The characters are complex in their different personalities without going overboard in their acting.

"Though the show is about prostitutes, there isn't an over-abundance of sex. It shows that sex is not the only thing that defines these women.

"The story line is captivating, with intrigue and gossip, but it's not frivolous and hits on serious topics like race, sexuality, religion and motherhood. I hope they continue this series."