The Hardacres finale airs this week on Channel 5, and viewers are already making the same demand: a third series. The beloved period drama, adapted from C L Skelton's novel series and created by the team behind All Creatures Great and Small, returned in May and is poised to wrap up with the series two finale this week.
Hardacres Finale Leaves Viewers Wanting More
The series chronicles the fortunes of the Hardacre family, including Mary Hardacre (Claire Cooper) and Sam Hardacre (Liam McMahon). Set in 1980s Yorkshire, the second series has charted Mary and Sam's dramatic journey from poverty to privilege and has proved a resounding hit with audiences.
Series two also welcomed Michele Dotrice to the cast as Lady Imelda Hansen, alongside Niall McNamee as Edward Blackwood and Edward Mitchell as Arthur Lewis. The show has garnered a loyal fanbase, with many taking to social media to express their desire for a third installment.
Viewers React to The Hardacres Finale
One enthusiast asked the broadcaster: "Loving this drama don't want it to end. Love this show. Hope we don't have to wait as long for series 3?" A second viewer agreed: "Really hope there's going to be a third series," while another commented: "Excellent series, hope the third comes out soon."
"I couldn't wait for next week," remarked a fourth viewer, before adding: "I watched the final episode on the 5 app. Hope there is a third series at some point."
Channel 5 Yet to Confirm Third Series
Channel 5 is yet to confirm whether a third series is in the pipeline. That said, the second series was only greenlit by Channel 5 in July 2025, following the first series' debut in October 2024. The second series concludes on Thursday, June 18, on Channel 5.
Finale Plot Details
In the finale, Sam and Mary discover that Ma has gambled the family home on a bet. Ma keeps her cards close to her chest as Imelda makes her motives plain, exposing a sinister streak and the full extent of her treachery, along with her true feelings towards the Hardacres. However, when Imelda moves to seize what she believes is rightfully hers, events take a dramatic and unexpected twist.
The Hardacres airs Thursday, June 18 at 9pm on Channel 5.
