A Woman of SubstanceTV-show · 2026
A Woman of Substance
Why we love it ❤️
If you live for a period drama where a woman absolutely does not give up, Emma Harte is your new hero. Watch her go from literally nothing to building an entire empire, facing down every obstacle and heartbreak thrown her way. This show serves up serious girl boss energy and a gritty, raw look at what it takes to win in a man's world, all while giving you that sweet, sweet historical drama fix.
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What is A Woman of Substance about?
A Woman of Substance chronicles the incredible life of Emma Harte, who rises from a humble kitchen maid at the turn of the 20th century to become a formidable businesswoman. The series follows her journey as she builds a retail empire, starting with a small shop and expanding into the textile industry. Spanning decades, it showcases her grit and ambition as she navigates personal and professional challenges to become a respected matriarch by the 1980s.
Season 2
In this new series, we rejoin the unstoppable Emma Harte as she emerges from World War I and strides into the glittering, fast changing world of the 1920s. Emma's ambition for the Harte name is unrelenting, as is her determination to make the Fairley family pay. But she has passion to contend with, in the form of the infuriatingly charismatic Paul McGill, and she'll also endure devastating loss and face unexpected betrayals from those she holds most dear. Meanwhile in the 1970s, Emma battles to win back her life's work from Jim Fairley. It's one thing to reach the top, and another to stay there…..
