As the episode begins, Charlotte Wells (Jessica Brown Findlay) and the others attempt to come to terms with Margaret’s death. Justice Hunt (Sebastian Armesto) speaks with Amelia (Jordon Stevens). He tells that he is no longer a servant and cannot marry her. Amelia believes it has more to do with the revelation that Florence (Dorothy Atkinson) was a prostitute in the past. William (Danny Sapani) and Nancy (Kate Fleetwood) go to Justice Hunt. They inquire about Margaret’s body. He tells them a lie. Lucy (Eloise Smyth) becomes suspicious of Lord Fallon.

She finds a coat with a bloody sleeve. Lord Fallon (Ben Lambert) speaks with the Marquess of Blayne (Julian Rhind-Tutt). The Marquess tells him to get rid of Amelia swiftly. The Marquess goes to Lydia (Leslie Manville). We see that Cherry (Francesca Mills) has become Lydia’s mini-me. The Marquess isn’t impressed. He wants Lydia to track down Sophia. Meanwhile, Sophia (Hannah Dodd) and Isabella (Liv Tyler) spend time talking about the past. Charlotte and William comfort one another. William decides that he is going to get Margaret’s body and bury it.

Lucy goes to Hunt’s place. She speaks with Amelia about Lord Fallon. Violet Cross (Rosalind Eleazar) tells Lucy about Margaret’s demise. Lucy cannot stomach it. Harriet (Pippa Bennett-Warner) decides to help William. They travel to the surgeon’s hall together. Emily Lacey (Holli Dempsey) tells Abigail (Isis Hainsworth) that she is going to help her escape. Lord Fallon prepares to strike. When Florence leaves, he sneaks inside. He tries to smother Amelia with a pillow. Violet attacks him from behind and stops the attack. Lucy speaks with Justice Hunt at the pub.

She tries to confess to the murder. He tells her to stay quiet. After all, Margaret confessed to protect Lucy’s secret. Isabella wants Charlotte to help her get her inheritance. Charlotte says she needs to protect Lucy first. Lydia and her men storm Emily’s brothel. They attack Nell (Sheila Atim) and Noah (Eric Kofi-Abrefa). Lord Fallon has been tied up. Florence tortures him a bit. Lucy arrives. She lets her keeper know exactly how she feels. Charlotte gets involved. She convinces Lord Fallon to tell her about the others. He gives up the names of Lord Lidington (Jack Staddon) and the Marquess.

Lydia realizes she has made a mistake. Noah didn’t take Sophia. She turns her attention to William. Meanwhile, William and Harriet are unable to track down Margaret’s body. Justice Hunt tells Violet that he would make her his eyes and ears. However, he is no longer a servant. She tells him that he gives up too easy. Nancy and Lucy move Lord Fallon. Lydia storms the Wells brothel and takes Sophia. She manages to turn Sophia against her mother too. Cherry and Emily decide to work together to help Abigail escape. Lord Fallon is tied up again.

Isabella tells Charlotte about her problem. Charlotte tells her that her brother is involved as well. Isabella decides to return home. She is adamant that she will defend herself. Sophia is happy to see her uncle’s home. Lydia tells the Marquess to leave Charlotte alone for now. She wants to watch her suffer. William doesn’t find Margaret’s body. Lucy comforts Jacob (Jordan A. Nash). Isabella confronts her brother. She tells him that he has been outed. She convinces him to let Sophia go and sign over a house to her. She tells the Marquess where to find Fallon. Cherry and Emily steal the keys. Charles (Douggie McMeekin) argues with Noah and Nell. He learns that Emily isn’t pregnant. He also learns about the escape attempt.

Charles catches them by the door. He doesn’t stop Abigail. However, he tells Emily and the others that he wants them out of his house. The Marquess helps Fallon escape. Cherry tells Charles that his mother scares her. Nancy and Charlotte learn that Fallon has escaped. Lydia tells Anne (Ellie Heydon) that they’re on the up and up. Lydia finds out that Abigail escaped. Charles learns that his mother did indeed kidnap Abigail. Charlotte and Nancy arrive. Lydia sends Anne to the Marquess. She tells her to give him the code word Spartan. Charles agrees with Charlotte, Nancy and the others. They lock Lydia in a room by herself.

They also convince Charles to put her in Bedlam. The Marquess forces Lord Fallon to sign a confession and kill himself. Fallon follows through with it. At the pub, William attacks Hunt. Josiah tells him that Margaret isn’t dead. She is headed for Virginia. Emily tries to find another way to make money. The guys at the pub aren’t interested in her silk. Anne goes to the Marquess. He doesn’t care about Lydia. Instead, Anne and the Marquess go to bed together. Amelia speaks with Violet. Hunt rushes in. Violet leaves at Hunt begins to apologize for his earlier behavior. Harriet and the others pack up and prepare to leave.

William tells the others that Margaret is alive. They agree to keep it a secret. Charlotte says that Margaret is lost to them. After all, returning would be a death sentence. William is convinced she’ll find a trick to find them. Lydia is shown in the asylum. She tries to convince the nurse that she is fine. The woman ignores her. Florence preaches to the women. Lydia can’t stand it. She screams out loud. Next, we see that the Wells brothel is doing remarkably well. Charlotte joins William by the door.

 

Harlots Review

I enjoyed the finale of Harlots. However, I thought it left a little too much unsolved. The Marquess was untouched. Justice Hunt was left in limbo. Lydia was put in Bedlam but she’ll probably be out soon enough. Margaret is out there somewhere. I just wish the finale would have wrapped more things up. Thankfully, I am just now finishing this season and the next one is already out.

I am glad I don’t have to wait too long for answers. The finale was pretty good overall. It scores a 7.5 out of 10. Catch up with previous recaps of Harlots right now!