The Halcyon (2017) -

: Critics on Rotten Tomatoes described it as a stylish drama with "reheated plots" that were saved by an excellent cast [19].

: An American journalist observing the London social scene and political intrigue from within the hotel. Production and Reception The Halcyon (2017)

: The war serves as a backdrop, eventually leading to a dramatic conclusion where the hotel is bombed [16]. : Critics on Rotten Tomatoes described it as

: While the hotel and characters are fictional, the setting is grounded in the real history of London's luxury hotels as war-time refuges [22]. : While the hotel and characters are fictional,

is a British period drama set in 1940 at a bustling five-star hotel in London during World War II. It explores the lives of both the aristocratic guests and the working staff as they navigate the social shifts and personal dramas brought on by the Blitz. Plot Overview

The series follows the wealthy Hamilton family, led by and Lady Hamilton (Olivia Williams), as they run their prestigious hotel, The Halcyon . While the world outside is consumed by war, the hotel remains a sanctuary of jazz, cocktails, and high society—though it is not immune to the conflict.

: An RAF pilot and the reluctant heir to the hotel after his father's death [13].