Sophie Turner Shines in Glamorous Heist Thrill Ride

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What Is ‘Joan’ About?

Joan starts off with the titular protagonist in her early twenties, devoted to raising her six-year-old daughter Kelly (Mia Millichamp-Long) in a home that is much more loving and nurturing than the one she had growing up. Yet, her husband Gary’s (Nick Blood) continuous car thefts and schemes pose a threat to both her life and Kelly’s. To ensure her child’s safety, Joan takes her to social services so that Kelly can be taken care of by another family while she looks for both a job and a place for them to live. Heartbroken about being separated from her daughter and with no concrete plans for what to do next, Joan ends up staying with her sister (Kristy J. Curtis) in London and working at her hair salon.

However, her feisty personality and her lack of commitment quickly lead to her losing that job. That is when Joan is introduced to the bling, as she cons her way into being a sales representative at a jewelry shop. Being so close to shiny rings and necklaces adorned with gold, sapphire, and custom-cut diamonds, while also being short of cash and afraid of losing her daughter’s custody, Turner’s character decides to steal gems by swallowing them dry. From that moment on, with the help of her partner-in-crime Boisie (Frank Dillane), Joan takes her thievery act to new heights by faking accents, wearing wigs and fur coats, and sharpening her deceptiveness skills every time she walks into a luxury store.

Sophie Turner Humanizes a Real-Life Jewel Thief in ‘Joan’

In spite of this, the adaptation of Hannington’s memoir (titled I Am What I Am: The True Story of Britain’s Most Notorious Jewel Thief) has a flaw that is hard to dismiss. Although Turner’s portrayal and the character’s stunning wardrobe bring depth to Joan, the script barely scratches the surface when it comes to its supporting characters. Boisie (Frank Dillane), an antiques dealer who meets the protagonist fresh off her first diamond robbery, convinces the audience why he would be a fitting love interest. However, his motivations to continue stealing oil paintings and elegant teacup sets aren’t laid-out in the same way that Joan’s are. Similarly, his friend and “business” partner Albie (Gershwyn Eustache Jr.) partakes in the main couple’s plans to shoplift, but his intentions are always hanging in the air with no clarity.

On the whole, Joan gives viewers the opportunity to get acquainted with a different side of the well-known burglar, but feels stale at times due to its lack of development for supporting characters. Instead of peppering the drama with flashbacks or even engaging subplots whenever the protagonist isn’t on-screen, the series written by Anna Symon (The Essex Serpent) doesn’t stand out in comparison to other dynamic heist dramas like Lupin or Money Heist. Yet, the production does function as a testament of Turner’s ability to take on meaty lead roles, and the character’s stunning wardrobe will surely make you wish you could steal it.

Joan airs on The CW on October 2 at 9 PM ET.

**Conclusion:**
Joan, the six-episode series, humanizes a real-life jewel thief through Sophie Turner’s portrayal, but feels stale at times due to its lack of development for supporting characters.

**FAQs:**

1. Who is the lead character in the series Joan?
* The lead character is Joan Hannington, a real-life jewel thief played by Sophie Turner.
2. What is the story of the series Joan about?
* The series follows Joan as she raises her six-year-old daughter, gets separated from her, and starts a life of crime as a jewel thief.
3. Why does Joan steal gems?
* Joan steals gems because she is short of cash and afraid of losing her daughter’s custody.
4. What is the problem with the script of the series Joan?
* The script barely scratches the surface when it comes to its supporting characters, leaving their motivations unclear.
5. How can I watch the series Joan?
* The series airs on The CW on October 2 at 9 PM ET.