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Viewers Hail The Hardacres Season 2 as Must-Watch TV
15 May
Summary
- The Hardacres season two returned to Channel 5 with a bang.
- Viewers are comparing the period drama to Downton Abbey.
- Season two explores the Hardacres' adjustment to high society life.
The eagerly anticipated second season of Channel 5's period drama, The Hardacres, premiered on Thursday, immediately drawing in viewers who are reportedly binge-watching all six new episodes. Based on CL Skelton's novels, the series continues its rags-to-riches narrative, set in 1890s Yorkshire. Viewers have praised the new season, with many declaring it "brilliant" and comparing it favorably to other acclaimed period dramas like Downton Abbey and The Gilded Age.
Season two picks up with the Hardacre family adjusting to their newfound status in high society as they enter 1895. The synopsis reveals that Mary champions adult education for dock workers, while Sam attempts to expand the family business, uncertain of his son Joe's readiness to take over. Joe's impulsive actions, however, jeopardize his future.
Meanwhile, Liza seeks comfort after romantic disappointment and finds herself drawn to a stranger, and Harry's educational path is altered by an inspiring tutor. As relationships within the family are tested and strained, the arrival of Lady Imelda Hansen with a "dangerous agenda" forces the Hardacres to unite to protect their fortune and everything they have gained.
