James Harwood

Lord James 'Jimmy' Harwood is an upper-class Englishman and the leader of the Raven Society. He is one of the main characters of Pennyworth.

History[]

Throughout Pennyworth Series[]

Leader of the Raven Society[]

In Pilot, Lord Harwood is introduced as the leader of the Raven Society, an underground, elite group who wish to overthrow the UK government and establish a fascist state. Harwood tasks Bet Sykes with the responsibility of capturing Thomas Wayne, who undercovers their plans.

After their efforts to silence Wayne fall apart — thanks to Alfred Pennyworth because they abducted Esme Winikus — Harwood is arrested by the government and held hostage. He is further tortured in Martha Kane (Episode), to reveal the leader of the Raven Society. He first refuses to reveal the information, however is forced to reveal after being sent to "the barbers". For his crimes and involvement in the society, the ends of Harwood's feet and most of his nose are amputated.

Punishment[]

Harwood's punishment for his involvement in the Raven Society extend beyond the physical abuse he endures. He is stripped of his leadership of the Society, a position which Frances Gaunt fills, and is thrown onto the street of London, where he begs for a short period of time before being rescued by Bet Sykes in Shirley Bassey. His rehabilitation is not short, however and he suffers with an inability to remember who he is and/or the situation around him. With the help of Bet and Peggy Sykes, Mr Spicer and Mrs Spicer however, his memory returns and he once again wishes to fulfil his goal of overthrowing the government.

Second Plan[]

Harwood hatches a second plan to regain control of the Raven Society and overthrow the government. He is welcomed back as leader of the Society when Gaunt — ecstatic to see him return — announces her resignation as leader and names Harwood as her successor.

Coming forward to the public in Sandie Shaw, Harwood rallied the other members with an inspiring speech.

Returning home to his wife, Clarissa and the servants all lines up outside in the proper manor. Arriving with the Sykes sister. She look fabulous, positively blooming, Lady Harwood looked nervous. She explained that it was sudden, he had been given up for dead. Sykes sister watched with him on the telly with him, explaining why Undine Thwaite's No names were still a threat. Only there was a mule among his servants. Spying for Scotland yard and the queen's government. So he killed them. Leaving the man and his wife hanging dead at home for Scotland yard to find when they came looking for him.

Back in power, Harwood begins to ramp up his efforts to oust the Prime Minister and the Queen. When the Prime Minister announces a general election in which the Society and No Name League are eligible to run — and with the threat of Undine's leadership hanging — Harwood offers the No Name League a truce and a proposition that they should work together to win seats in the election. Choosing a spot for history to remember, the Crossroads of Ancient Ley Lines, he brought the Sykes sister with but only Peggy joined him. They waited for Thomas Wayne and Martha Kane who represented the No Name League. This plan is short lived and thwarted by Alfred Pennyworth on behalf of the Crown. Being almost shot dead. Fearing that he may never win, he contacts the Duke and the Duchess of Windermere and brings them back to the UK, promising that they shall sit on the throne shortly. He orders Bet and Peggy kidnap the Queen, essentially blackmailing her into his demands or risk losing her throne. His plans are further thwarted by Alfred when he, Dave Boy and Bazza save the Queen and Harwood is locked up for his actions against the crown, in the Tower of London.

Raven Union[]

Lord Harwood escapes captivity in the Tower of London. Once again began the armed struggle. Taking over much of the nation, people came out in cheerful thousand to celebrate the parade for Lord Harwood in The Heavy Crown.

Raven Union headquarters, Lord James Harwood and Frances Gaunt welcome Colonel Salt back, who updates them on the latest Project Stormcloud tests. Frances thinks the chemical weapons experiment is wrong, and Harwood promises to put a stop to it.

Going against the counsel of his closest advisors, Harwood gets the message from Miss Dixon that Bet Sykes is trying to reach him. She got into trouble, and accepts to help Bet out, one last time. He instructs Colonel Salt to send a squad of men to find Bet and bring her back. Not knowing anything of the events that happen against his orders.

Lord Harwood's health worsens, Salt took advantage of it more. Filling his head with questions and doubts. Turning on Frances, and being fooled into giving Salt all kinds of new ranks. Till he was removed from power after being tricked into beating to death Lieutenant Greaves with out Miss Dixon nor General Nelson Thursday being able to stop him or knowing why.

Put under house arrest at his estate. The Sykes sister did come to help. He got to see Bet Sykes one last time. They could not save him. Lord Harwood made one last play to save his place in history and not let Salt use his name any longer. He sacrifices himself to give Bet and her sister time to escape. Not wanting to be taken in alive by Colonel Salt and the army. He chooses suicide by army and dies from multiple gunshot wounds.

After death[]

His services being held at the family crypt in The Hangman's Noose was used as a trick to get the weapon inside of London. Being smuggled in with-in the casket.

Personality[]

Lord Harwood is described as an upper-class Englishman who is cultured, brilliant and mad, but sure of himself nonetheless.^[1]

Appearances[]

Season 1

Season 2

Trivia[]

He has a prosthetic nose and leg.
The character has a number of commonalities with Oswald Moseley, Britain's most successful Fascist leader of the 20th century.

Gallery[]

Promotional images[]

Season 1[]

Season 2[]

Screenshots[]

References[]

↑ Character Profile on Epix website.

[1] Character Profile on Epix website.

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