故事发生在1763年的伦敦，女性地位的低下和经济的落后使得女人们无法选择自己的生活，如果想要活下去，除了嫁一个金龟婿外，就只能成为妓女。玛格丽特（萨曼莎·莫顿 Samantha Morton 饰）和莉迪亚（莱丝利·曼维尔 Lesley Manville 饰）是当地最有名 的两名妓院老鸨，为了招揽生意，玛格丽特甚至拍卖了自己的两个女儿的初夜。玛格列特想将妓院搬到苏豪区，将目标转移到居住在那里的富豪们身上。这一举动威胁到了莉迪亚的利益，为了阻止玛格丽特的计划，莉迪亚暗中将玛格丽特的动向举报给了一位宗教狂热分子。愤怒的玛格丽特想要报复莉迪亚，但是她知道，一旦两人发生了正面的冲突，将会对她的家庭和事业造成不可挽回的破坏。
名姝 (季节 1)
Episode 1 (集 1) 6.9
播出日期: 2017-03-27
运行时间: 47 min
概述: Margaret Wells’s business comes under attack from a rival madam. As they risk losing everything, how much will Margaret and her daughters have to sacrifice to keep the brothel, and the Wells family afloat?
Episode 2 (集 2) 6.6
播出日期: 2017-04-03
运行时间: 47 min
概述: An old friend’s return could be a godsend if Margaret can tempt him to invest in her brothel. But when an opportunity arises which could damage Lydia’s reputation, Margaret’s thirst for revenge puts all her plans at risk.
Episode 3 (集 3) 4.8
播出日期: 2017-04-10
运行时间: 47 min
概述: Lucy is promised to Lord Repton, but is she prepared for the experience that awaits her? Lydia’s retaliation against Margaret might prevent her move to Soho, when the Wells are met with a baying mob outside their new home.
Episode 4 (集 4) 3.8
播出日期: 2017-04-17
运行时间: 47 min
概述: Margaret's debts mount in the face of Lydia's campaigns against her and Florence's religious tirades, while Charlotte helps to introduce Lucy to the highest echelons of society.
Episode 5 (集 5) 2.7
播出日期: 2017-04-24
运行时间: 47 min
概述: Lord Fallon shows interest in Lucy - can she finally snare herself a keeper? Charlotte’s decision to leave Howard puts her in danger. To escape Lydia, Emily has to risk more than one life - will she take that chance?
Episode 6 (集 6) 2.7
播出日期: 2017-05-01
运行时间: 47 min
概述: When Howard offers to be Lucy’s keeper, Margaret is delighted, but Lucy’s reaction will bring all three Wells women into terrible danger. Lydia is out for revenge, but will she track Emily Lacey down?
Episode 7 (集 7) 2.3
播出日期: 2017-05-08
运行时间: 47 min
概述: The Wells are reeling after Howard’s death, and someone is sure to hang for his murder. Can Margaret keep all her girls safe? Emily is trapped by Lydia and fears for her life - will anyone find her before it’s too late?
Episode 8 (集 8) 2.0
播出日期: 2017-05-15
运行时间: 47 min
概述: Emily’s escape pits Lydia and Cunliffe against one another - which of them can earn the Spartans’ trust? Margaret is in trouble, but to preserve her own life might cost another’s death. She’s faced with a terrible choice.
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