The Halcyon

2017
4.8
10 reviews
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Season 1 episodes (8)

1 Episode 1
17-01-02
Season-only
Lord Hamilton returns to the hotel, just as a scandal threatens to engulf it. A mysterious American guest arrives, and Garland must reckon with unwanted visitors. Freddie returns to the hotel, with a surprise for Emma.
2 Episode 2
17-01-09
Season-only
The hotel suffers the aftershocks of change. Lady Hamilton and Garland go to war – but this may be the least of his troubles. Freddie must face up to his responsibilities while Emma and Betsey hit the town.
3 Episode 3
17-01-16
Season-only
Upon the fall of France, guests flood into the hotel, including one who catches Lady Hamilton’s eye. When Max faces hostility from the staff, Emma goes out on a limb to defend him…and immediately regrets it.
4 Episode 4
17-01-23
Season-only
War drawers closer. Joe is offered the opportunity of a lifetime – but finds himself unexpectedly torn. Betsey’s mother comes for a surprise stay, leaving Sonny unsettled. Freddie experiences the realities of the skies for the first time.
5 Episode 5
17-01-30
Season-only
Lady Hamilton’s in the mood for adventure, and The Halcyon hosts a society wedding. Emma must step up to oversee it – but trouble’s brewing in the air. Will it reach Garland and Peggy, over in the East End? And how will staff cope when it reaches the hotel.
6 Episode 6
17-02-06
Season-only
The Halcyon struggles on at The Blitz rages, and our guests experience lockdown: Joe and Emma outside the hotel, and the guests in the basement. Lucian and Lady Hamilton get close, and Toby confronts his confusion. Has anybody seen Sonny and Betsey?
7 Episode 7
17-02-13
Season-only
The Halcyon recovers from tragedy. Adil must deal with a terrible secret. The hotel comes under terrible pressure from the police. As Emma and Joe edge closer together, Freddie returns.
8 Episode 8
17-02-20
Season-only
The Halcyon celebrates its 50 year anniversary. Lucian struggles to keep things in order as pressure mounts. Garland and Lady Hamilton find a cause to unite over, and Emma must finally make a choice.

About this show

The Halcyon is the story of a bustling and glamorous five star hotel at the center of London society and a world at war. Set in 1940, series shows London life through the prism of war and the impact it has on families, politics, relationships and work across every social strata--set to a soundtrack of the music of the era.

Ratings and reviews

4.8
10 reviews
Dimity Fifer
January 14, 2018
Yes would definitely recommend it - it just kept getting better and better and disappointing if there is no Season Two in the wings.
David Cody
May 8, 2017
Best series on television for a long time. Brilliant actor's.
A Google user
May 30, 2018
The Brits have done it again with another wonderful period drama.