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Season 1 – Joan

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Joan Hannington, a fiery and uncompromising woman in her 20s, is a devoted mother to her 6-year-old daughter, Kelly, but is trapped in a disastrous marriage with a violent criminal named Gary. When Gary goes on the run, Joan seizes the opportunity to create a new life for herself and her daughter. Adopting new identities and making new acquaintances along the way, Joan becomes a masterful jewel thief. She embarks on a thrilling, high-stakes journey that challenges her every limit, driven by her desire to create a secure home.
Joan — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Sophie Turner shines like a diamond in Joan, a stylish crime drama that pays dividends with its 1980s period detail and feminist edge.

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Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) 10/11/2024
It’s a canny mix of criminal aspiration, period glamour, and maternal resilience, so that risk and reward become dangerously intertwined in Turner’s compelling performance. Go to Full Review Camilla Long The Times (UK) 10/09/2024
I found the programme glassy, clichéd and slow. Go to Full Review Kylie Northover The Age (Australia) 10/03/2024
4/5
The 1980s London setting is great fun; both the production and costume design are superb, as is the ’80s hit-laden soundtrack. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 12/21/2024
Joan is an example of a show that rides on the lead performance, where Sophie Turner effectively shows Joan Hannington’s transformation from struggling working-class mother to one of Britain’s most notorious jewel thieves. Go to Full Review Alison Rowat The Herald (Scotland) 10/11/2024
Played by Sophie Turner, Joan was portrayed in a mostly positive way, her troubled past largely hinted at... At other times the script had all the depth and subtlety of a pop video. Go to Full Review Anne Brodie What She Said 10/11/2024
4/4
Turner appears to relish this juicy role that offers a variety of personas to play while she must remain Joan at the core. Clever, fun, and thrilling, an exceptional woman who does things her way, damn the dissenters. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Maria M. @mariamchugo Jan 13 It was a decent show. A bit boring at times but interesting. See more RITA B @RB2024 Sep 28 I had never heard of this series. I was noodling around, trying to find something to watch and thought I would give it a try. I am so glad I did! This series kept me engaged and on the edge of my seat! I couldn't wait to get to another episode! Please give it a try. See more Avindu G @RT86379654 04/20/2025 Mothers a wonderful kind that goes against thousand odds for love. The synopsis suggest of a lady bandit's misadventures but this drama how merciless the calculations of welfare institutions can get. How unforgiving the wealth gap could be. It's a heartbreaking story about love that explores the human emotions that gets factored out in judgements. Excellent performance by Sophie Turner through all phases of Joan's character. Great visuals and backdrops to fit flawlessly with the timeline. Great music and audio effects. Joan is a roller coaster rode of emotions that concludes with a hard realistic end. See more Cindy M @CindyCindy 01/02/2025 Well acted and hard to believe this is based on a true story-wildly implausible but believable and likeable characters make this a fun watch! See more Jen E @RT62871037 12/16/2024 A very good performance from Sophie T See more Debbra W @RT63239193 11/16/2024 Sophie Turner shined, I feel it dealt with the different facets of escapism, desperation, trauma and oppression well. It is a cut above a lot of tv out there! See more Read all reviews
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Anna Symon

Creator

Sophie Turner

Joan Hannington

Frank Dillane

Boisie

Kirsty J. Curtis

Nancy

Gershwyn Eustache Jnr

Albie

Laura Aikman

Val

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 29, 2024 When her husband brings danger to their door, Joan takes drastic action to keep her six-year-old daughter safe. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 30, 2024 Joan falls for Boisie, who recognizes her innate talent; Joan enjoys the spoils of crime in glamorous Spain, but faces scrutiny over her role as a mother. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 6, 2024 Joan rises to new heights: the theft of a valuable painting and an audacious ring switch; Boisie falls for Joan; Kelly slips further away than ever. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 7, 2024 Joan and Boisie buy an engagement ring; the police search for the missing Stubbs painting at Boisie's store. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 13, 2024 Determined to escape the wrath of the IRA and a lengthy sentence, Joan masterminds an audacious inside man heist. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 14, 2024 Joan and Boisie create a plan for a new, major heist; Boisie discovers the suitcase Joan has packed for Kelly. Details

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Season Info

Director
Richard Laxton
Creator
Anna Symon
Executive Producer
Ruth Kenley-Letts, Jenny van der Lande, Neil Blair, Richard Laxton, Richard Webb
Screenwriter
Anna Symon, Matt Jones
Network
The CW
Rating
TV-14 (L|D|S)
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Sep 29, 2024