Hulu has renewed the period drama “Harlots” for a third season.


The series takes place in 18th century London and follows the Wells family as they try to run a successful brothel despite strong competition from their rival, Lydia Quigley. The third season will consist of 8 episodes, just as the first two have.


The renewal comes despite the fact that series lead Samantha Morton, who plays madam Margaret Wells, has been cast as the villain Alpha in the upcoming season of “The Walking Dead.” It is unknown in what capacity Morton will appear in the third season, but she is expected to return.