The Hardacres

A super nice rags-to-riches period drama which has a high 'feel good' factor. The characters were quite well developed, well cast, and the acting was good. I would like to have seen a slower pace and a 'grittier feel' to give it some sense of reality and to get to know the characters on a deeper level. The perfect complexions and white pearly teeth did make it look a bit fake but the costumes were really good and the set was wonderful. Great entertainment which, with a bit of attention to some of the detail, could be a really great period drama. There's so many aspects of the story to be developed and expanded on. I'll certainly be watching for series 2.

I don't normally do reviews but I wanted to on this. I think this is the best that channel 5 have put on. Yes the first episode was rushed and could have been shown over 3 episodes but stick with it. I have Sky and Disney plus,Netflix and I'm enjoying this a lot more that what I pay for. I really hope they will do a season 2 after this finishes. I love period dramas and it's not Downton abbey but they haven't the budget obviously because it's channel 5. I think a lot of people will enjoy this,if they get over the first episode. Claire Cooper is brilliant in this and Julie Graham. Everyone needs to remember what channel it's on and it's not bad.

Its a rags to riches Downton Abbey.

The new money story was indeed a widespread process resulting from the industrial revolution, the birth of capitalism and fast stock market winners.

Although lower working class elevations to such dizzying heights was rare indeed because they lacked initial capital to seed such fortune.

Nevertheless good acting, good comedic moments and plenty of upstairs downstairs skulduggery to satisfy anyone who likes English period drama.

There's a lot of silliness and behaviour that would never occur and sometimes the father's refusal to move up from his humble background starts to grate a bit as do the daughters persistent petulance with everything.

Then there's the housekeeper who seems to believe she's invincible.

The varied accents are inconsistent for such a tight nit family but lead to some great quotes such as

Her Ladyship: "What accent is that, I can't quite place it?" The mother-in-law "Its Yorkshire ma'am, it's where you're bloody living"

I loved this series, it was entertaining, well acted and very well made.

The characters were believable and you find yourself routing for justice.

All actors played their parts well and it is hard to pick out anyone in particular.

The story is of a working class family in 1890s Yorkshire, they work in a fish dock but make their fortune and move to a vast country estate.

Acceptance is what Mary Hardacre wants but she is rebuffed by the established gentry and even one of her servants.

Sam Hardacre is more down to earth and wants to use his wealth to help his former work colleagues.

Well worth a watch and I recommend this to any who like period dramas.

Watch it if you want to enjoy six episodes of light drama mixed with a lot of comedy that might not appeal to everyone, but it's a charming show I can actually recommend to anyone looking for a short, six-episode series to enjoy at any time. However, don't watch it expecting to compare it with other shows that represent this historical period, as it's likely not suited for such comparisons.

The first episode moved quickly with its events, which may not seem entirely logical in reality, but again, I'll say don't look for logic or comparisons-just watch it to enjoy. It's pure fun in this series, and honestly, I loved it. Maybe the ending wasn't ideal; I would have at least liked to see the wedding. But so far, we're not sure if they'll stop at one season. I think it might get another season because, in reality, it didn't get bad ratings, which I can understand. I watched it, and honestly, it's a good choice for a quick watch.