Added to Prime Video on Sunday, May 5, 2024 The second series of “The Mill” continues to explore the lives of mill workers and owners in the 19th century at Quarry Bank Mill. The narrative dives into the effects of the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834 and introduces new characters like the Howlett family, economic migrants searching for work, and brings back characters such as Esther Price and Daniel Bate, further detailing their struggles and developments in a period marked by intense social and industrial change.
You can watch “The Mill – Series 2” on Prime Video in Canada.
Length: Approximately 47 minutes per episode
Genre: Historical Drama
This Title is: Socially and Historically Insightful
Cast
Kerrie Hayes, Matthew McNulty, Holly Lucas, Sacha Parkinson, Mark Frost
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: TV-14 – Suitable for viewers over 14 years of age due to themes involving social injustice and mild violence.
Trivia
- The show’s narrative is based on actual historical accounts and documents from Quarry Bank Mill.
- It addresses serious social issues such as workers’ rights and child labor during the Industrial Revolution.
- Esther Price, a key character, is portrayed by BAFTA-nominated actress Kerrie Hayes.
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The second season of ‘The Mill’ enriches the dramatic portrayal of historical labor struggles and the personal lives of its characters, balancing intensity with insightful narrative depth. Though it continues to excel in authenticity and historical representation, some may find its pace deliberate and its themes heavy.
