Ep 4. Episode 4

Harlots season 3 episode 4, titled "Episode 4," follows the continued struggles of the Wells family as they juggle their business as a brothel and relationships with one another.

As the episode begins, Charlotte Wells (Jessica Brown Findlay) continues to struggle in her position as the new madam, trying to keep the women in line and the business profitable. She clashes with her mother, Margaret (Samantha Morton), who desires control over the brothel once again, leading to tension and heated arguments between the two women.

Meanwhile, Lucy Wells (Eloise Smyth) finds herself torn between two potential lovers: diplomat Sir George Howard (Hugh Skinner) and Greek street pimp Isaac Pincher (Alfie Allen). She attempts to make a choice between the two men while also struggling with her own personal demons.

Emily Lacey (Holli Dempsey), who was once a prostitute at the brothel, returns to London and seeks refuge with Lydia Quigley (Lesley Manville), a former rival of the Wells family. Lydia sees a new opportunity to undermine the Wells family and potentially regain control over the brothel.

As tensions rise between the Wells family and Lydia, they reunite with old ally Nancy Birch (Kate Fleetwood) and seek to protect their business from outside forces. The episode also explores themes of betrayal, jealousy, and the power dynamics between men and women in 18th century London.

Overall, "Episode 4" provides a gripping continuation of the ongoing drama and challenges faced by the Wells family as they navigate their lives as brothel owners and women in a patriarchal society.