Everything you need to know about the epic new crime drama Joan

If you’re looking for a new series to sink your teeth into, you’re in luck.
The brand new British crime drama Joan premieres October 1 only on Stan, starring Game of Thrones actress Sophie Turner as the lead.
The brand new series Joan premieres October 1, only on Stan.
Turner plays Joan Harrington, a fiery woman and a devoted mother who is trapped in a disastrous marriage with a violent criminal named Gary.
And if the trailer is anything to go by, it’s going to be one hell of a watch.
Watch the trailer for Joan in the video above.
For now, here’s everything you need to know about the new season: 
The series is a gripping British crime drama that revolves around the life of Joan Hannington, portrayed by Turner.
Joan brings to life an exhilarating yet emotional story set against the vibrant backdrop of the 1980s – an era known for its bold fashion trends, iconic music and cultural shifts.
The series opens with Joan, a fiery and uncompromising woman in her twenties who is deeply scarred and vulnerable. She is a devoted mother to her six-year-old daughter, Kelly, but is trapped in a disastrous marriage with a violent criminal named Gary.
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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 care for her daughter and create a secure home for them both.
Through her sharp intelligence, charm, and talent for impersonation and performance, we follow the twists and turns in Joan’s life, the ups and downs, the heartache and the joy that makes this story so compelling to follow.
With new identities and alliances forged along the way, Joan navigates through a world fraught with danger and deception driven by her unwavering determination to secure a better future for her family.
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Leading the cast is Sophie Turner, who played Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones from 2011 until 2019 for 60 episodes.
Sophie also hit headlines after she separated from her husband Joe Jonas last year, and the pair share two daughters together; Willa and Delphine.
On September 6, the pair confirmed their split in a joint message posted to Instagram.
“After four wonderful years of marriage we have mutually decided to amicably end our marriage,” the message read. “There are many speculative narratives as to why but, truly this is a united decision and we sincerely hope that everyone can respect our wishes for privacy for us and our children.”
It’s the first gig Sophie has done since the split, while Joe continues to tour the world with his band the Jonas Brothers.
Joining Turner are Frank Dillane (The Essex Serpent, Fear the Walking Dead, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince), Kirsty J. Curtis (Match Not Found, Harlots), Gershwyn Eustache Jnr (I May Destroy You, Top Boy) and Laura Aikman (The Split, Gavin & Stacey).
Also joining the series are Nick Blood (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, Safe), Jack Greenlees (Strike, Harlots), Alex Blake (The Crown, Chernobyl), Caroline Faber (Grantchester, Berlin Station) and Dorothy Atkinson (The Gold, Stonehouse).
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Yes. Joan Hannington was born in 1957 in London.
She was known as one of Britain’s most notorious diamond thieves and she was married to Boisie Hannington, an expert in antiques and a member of the criminal elite for 11 years.
In 2004, Hannington published a memoir of her life title, I Am What I Am: The True Story of Britain’s Most Notorious Jewel Thief. Joan, the TV series is based on this memoir.
The six-part series was created by Anna Symon, adapting from Joan Hannington’s 2004 memoir I Am What I Am: The True Story of Britain’s Most Notorious Jewel Thief.
The series is directed by BAFTA award-winning Richard Laxton (Rain Dogs, The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe, Mrs Wilson), Joan brings to life an exhilarating yet emotional story set against the vibrant backdrop of the 1980s – an era known for its bold fashion trends, iconic music and cultural shifts.
The project comes from Snowed-In Productions and co-produced in association with All3Media International, which will handle distribution of the show outside the United Kingdom, and The CW, which will air it in the United States.
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You can stream Joan from October 1, only on Stan.
The brand new series Joan premieres October 1, only on Stan.
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