The drama received an incredible 89% Rotten Tomatoes score with viewers labelling it ‘absolutely fantastic’.
And now, Vera legend Brenda Blethyn’s ‘captivating’ drama has reportedly been renewed for a second season after the show’s ‘unexpected but brilliant’ ending.
Channel 4’s A Woman of Substance is a television adaptation of the best-selling novel frequently ranked amongst the “best-selling books of all time”.
Featuring Brenda, 80, and Outlander’s Jessica Reynolds, the duo portray the older and younger incarnations of the determined Emma Harte.
The eight-episode Channel 4 drama chronicles how Emma, an impoverished Yorkshire housemaid in the 1900s, pursues vengeance following betrayal and subsequently builds a worldwide business empire.
View 3 ImagesChannel 4’s A Woman of Substance is a television adaptation of the best-selling novel(Image: Channel 4)
After the show’s ‘unexpected but brilliant’ ending, viewers were quick to demand a series two and now it looks as though their demands have come true.
TV Zone has claimed that filming for series two is set to begin in November and air on the broadcaster in 2027. However, Channel 4 is yet to confirm the news. Channel 4 has been contacted for comment.
A Woman of Substance received rave reviews upon its release, getting an impressive 89% Rotten Tomatoes score.
One person said: “This show was absolutely fantastic! I couldn’t stop watching it, so I managed to catch all eight episodes this Sunday. While I doubt there will be a second season, I genuinely hope there will be!
View 3 ImagesA Woman of Substance stars Jessica Reynolds and Brenda Blethyn(Image: GETTY)
“The casting is impeccable, and the storyline is captivating. It’s a unique blend of Dynasty, Downton Abbey, and Game of Thrones. The family dynamics are truly intriguing and ruthless!”, adding: “I’m so glad I spent eight hours of my life watching this show, and I hope there will be more to come.”
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Another viewer wrote: “Absolutely loved it! As a fan of the books, this series stayed so true to the actual book as it could and it has definitely delivered!”
A different show watcher said: “Finally a straight forward enjoyable story. Please make series two! Great acting and storyline. A good distraction from the world right now. I want to know what happens next do not leave us waiting too long. Who is the father of the other children and what will happen with Paula? I need to know lol … I might need to get the book.”
While another viewer added: “I really enjoyed this series. Especially as there isn’t much on tv at the moment. I haven’t read any of Barbara Bradford Taylor books. This series was well acted, and I thoroughly enjoyed the acting. The ending was so unexpected but brilliant. Would be good to have a series 2 to see what the older Emma Hart did next after such a shock ending Need more of her books to be on the tv.”