Drama

Hotel Portofino

Set in the breathtakingly beautiful resort town of Portofino, this series is about personal awakening at a time of global upheaval in the traumatic aftermath of World War I.

First Impressions

54m 16s

Rose and her mother arrive at the hotel to evaluate a prospective marriage with Lucian, the war veteran son of the hotel's proprietors. Lucian's mother, Bella, finds herself vulnerable to extortion from a local politician.

Episodes

  • First Impressions: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    First Impressions

    S1 E1 - 54m 16s

    Rose and her mother arrive at the hotel to evaluate a prospective marriage with Lucian, the war veteran son of the hotel's proprietors. Lucian's mother, Bella, finds herself vulnerable to extortion from a local politician.

  • Lessons: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Lessons

    S1 E2 - 53m 37s

    Cecil arranges for a family heirloom to be sent from England for authentication. Bella is horrified when he also invites her blackmailer, Signor Danioni, for tea. Lucian gives Rose a painting lesson on the beach with an unfortunate outcome.

  • Invitations: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Invitations

    S1 E3 - 53m 40s

    Lucian and his friend, Nish, run into trouble with Danioni's Blackshirts. Constance is encouraged to make more of her appearance by the hotel's most worldly guest, Claudine Pascal, while Bella throws a tea party for the locals.

  • Uncoverings: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Uncoverings

    S1 E4 - 53m 24s

    Nish has an epiphany as he and Lucian escape arrest at Danioni's behest. Constance catches Lucian's eye on a boat trip but sees more than she bargained for in return. Bella stands up to Danioni, who hands over a compromising letter to her husband.

  • Discoveries: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Discoveries

    S1 E5 - 53m 49s

    The police search for the missing heirloom, and suspicion falls on an absent guest and the bellhop, Billy, who has also hidden political pamphlets at Nish's behest. The search culminates in a confrontation between Cecil and Jack.

  • Denouements: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Denouements

    S1 E6 - 53m 59s

    The mystery of the missing heirloom is resolved as Cecil makes a surprising discovery about Danioni. Lucian acknowledges his true feelings until a secret from Constance's past is unveiled, forcing him to decide on his prospective engagement to Rose.

Extras + Features

  • Extended Trailer: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Extended Trailer

    S1 - 1m 59s

    Set in the breathtakingly beautiful resort town of Portofino, this series is about personal awakening at a time of global upheaval in the traumatic aftermath of World War I.

  • A Fresh Start: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Fresh Start

    S1 E1 - 3m 22s

    The flair of the Hotel Portofino and the charm of the era are on full display as everyone shares a dinner. Lucian and Anish sneak off to have an evening swim. Meanwhile, Bella and Alice discuss the potential of Lucian's new arranged match. Alice is indignant, as Lucian does not seem interested in any serious romance and their father has not lifted a finger to find her a new husband.

  • Episode 2 Preview | Lessons: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 2 Preview | Lessons

    S1 E2 - 30s

    Cecil arranges for a family heirloom to be sent from England for authentication. Bella is horrified when he also invites her blackmailer, Signor Danioni, for tea. Lucian gives Rose a painting lesson on the beach with an unfortunate outcome.

  • A Champion Guest: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Champion Guest

    S1 E2 - 2m 4s

    Another exciting guest arrives at the hotel, a highly regarded tennis player and his wife. He's not the only fresh face to roll through that afternoon, as Cecil brings along a new friend that Bella seems uncomfortable with. Meanwhile, Lucian gathers a quirky crew together for a beach day, though he is unable to win over Lady Latchmere. Rose is just as lucky, still unable to please her mother.

  • A Dignified Invitation: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Dignified Invitation

    S1 E3 - 2m 43s

    It's post time! Alice's mood brightens when she is invited to supper with an important dignitary. Bella takes care to thank Count Albani, who seems to have been responsible for negotiating the social invite. Lady Latchmere is less certain about his generosity, suspecting that Albani is interested in romance – though she is more concerned for herself than Bella or Alice.

  • Episode 3 Preview | Invitations: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 3 Preview | Invitations

    S1 E3 - 30s

    Lucian and his friend, Nish, run into trouble with Danioni's Blackshirts. Constance is encouraged to make more of her appearance by the hotel's most worldly guest, Claudine Pascal, while Bella throws a tea party for the locals.

  • Episode 4 Preview | Uncoverings: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 4 Preview | Uncoverings

    S1 E4 - 30s

    Nish has an epiphany as he and Lucian escape arrest at Danioni's behest. Constance catches Lucian's eye on a boat trip but sees more than she bargained for in return. Bella stands up to Danioni, who hands over a compromising letter to her husband.

  • Love or Money?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Love or Money?

    S1 E4 - 2m 17s

    Lucien hides Rose in the hotel bathroom from her overbearing mother. Meanwhile, Bella converses with Julia about their children's marital compatibility. Julia, suppressing her years of indignance toward Bella and Cecils’ marriage, verbally questions whether "love ever trumps money."

  • Episode 5 Preview | Discoveries: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 5 Preview | Discoveries

    S1 E5 - 30s

    The police search for the missing heirloom, and suspicion falls on an absent guest and the bellhop, Billy, who has also hidden political pamphlets at Nish's behest. The search culminates in a confrontation between Cecil and Jack.

  • English Tutor: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    English Tutor

    S1 E5 - 1m 54s

    Mistaking Roberto's affection towards Constance as adoration for her, Alice speaks to Count Albani about offering her services to teach Roberto English. Alice soon begins to regret her decision when she observes Roberto complimenting Constance when she serves him a plate of cookies.

  • Episode 6 Preview | Denouements: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 6 Preview | Denouements

    S1 E6 - 30s

    The mystery of the missing heirloom is resolved as Cecil makes a surprising discovery about Danioni. Lucian acknowledges his true feelings until a secret from Constance's past is unveiled, forcing him to decide on his prospective engagement to Rose.

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