Tonight | Hotel Portofino on SBS: Lucian returns as season two begins – Hotel Portofino opens its doors again tonight. Season two begins with Lucian arriving back at the Hotel without Rose, at 7.30pm on SBS.
The period drama stars Natascha McElhone and Mark Umbers. It follows a British family who establish a hotel for upper-class travellers on the magical Italian Riviera.
The story is set during the Roaring 20s, as the family try to escape the traumatic aftermath of World War I. TV Central previously highlighted the first season on SBS.
Lucian returns
Lucian comes back to the Hotel for a holiday, but Rose is not with him. Being there reminds him of his suppressed feelings for Constance.
He is also forced to admit something to a worried Bella. His marriage is not working.
Trouble in the basement
Meanwhile, Betty is up in arms about the building works in the basement. The works have run into problems and are threatening to go over budget.
An inspection and an unwelcome return
To add to Bella’s woes, the Hotel may be facing an anonymous inspection from an influential travel guide.
She must also deal with an unexpected and unwelcome return from someone closer to home.
The new season runs for three episodes, and both seasons can be streamed free on SBS On Demand.
Hotel Portofino airs Friday 13 November at 7.30pm on SBS and streams free on SBS On Demand.
Read more in TV Central’s earlier Hotel Portofino highlight. Watch on SBS On Demand.