Episode 5

Six More Episodes: This Period Workplace Drama Gets Tough On Crime And Institutionalized Corruption
When the BBC period drama "The Hour" premiered on American TV last year, critics were quick to draw comparisons to AMC's "Mad Men." While both shows might appeal to the same adult demographic, however, I never really gave much credence to this categorization. In fact, the two shows have little in common aside from being period piece dramas bolstered by an easy social atmosphere of drinking and smoking. While there is plenty of workplace intrigue inherent in both shows, Season One of "The Hour" also mixed in a fair share of government espionage. It introduced us to the birth of a TV newsmagazine show called The Hour (how appropriate) as it struggled to find its footing. With the six new episodes of Season Two, The Hour is battling to remain relevant in an increasingly competitive TV market (a timely subject that never seems to go out of style). Principle story threads include a nefarious local business man, a honey pot scandal, police corruption, racial unrest, as well as unexpected...

Excellent drama
If only BBC would bring this back for a third (or more) season! The last episode of the "Sequel" season ended on a tense cliffhanger. Superbly cast and well-paced. It left me longing for more.

Love This Series
We had heard good things about this series, so we decided to have a look, and we were hooked from the very first episode! Somehow we missed the first episode of Season 2 and so we were so happy to know that we could stream it on Amazon. Everything about this show is done in a manner that is rich and dramatic. The acting is wonderful as is the overall feel of the era. They have done a superb job of creating excellent entertainment and we are great fans.

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