September 29th 2024.
Sophie Turner has been receiving an overwhelming amount of praise for her incredible portrayal of Joan Hannington in the new ITV drama, simply titled "Joan." Viewers have been raving about the show's nostalgic feel and gripping plot since its premiere this weekend.
The highly anticipated series, starring the talented Game of Thrones actress, is based on the true story of Joan Hannington. In her memoir, "I Am What I Am," Joan declares herself as "Britain's most notorious jewel thief." At just 28 years old, Sophie takes on the lead role in this thriller that has captured audiences' attention and set the stage for six nights of intense drama.
In the first episode, viewers were introduced to Joan's story and the challenges she faced as a single mother in her twenties. Forced into foster care after fleeing from a disastrous marriage to a violent criminal, Joan seizes the opportunity to start a new life for herself and her six-year-old daughter. She takes on new identities and lands a job at a high-end jeweler, where she learns everything she needs to know to become a master thief.
Joan's drive to provide a safe and stable home for her daughter leads her to take risks and make dangerous choices. Viewers were immediately drawn in by Sophie's captivating performance, with many praising her for perfectly embodying the real-life Joan.
But it wasn't just Sophie's acting that had people talking. The show's aesthetic, set in 1980s London, received warm praise as well. Viewers took to social media to express their love for the nostalgic atmosphere and how the creators perfectly captured the essence of the '80s. Sophie underwent a transformation for the role, sporting a blonde bob, bold makeup, and stylish outfits that fit seamlessly into the show's setting.
The first episode also introduced viewers to some of the shady characters in Joan's life, as she pulled off her first minor theft and delved deeper into a dark world of crime. The show's soundtrack, featuring iconic '80s hits like "Making Your Mind Up" and "Tainted Love," added to the overall nostalgic vibe and even prompted some viewers to reminisce about their own experiences in the '80s.
As the first episode came to a close, it was clear that viewers were already hooked. Many expressed their excitement for the rest of the series and predicted plenty of binge-watching in the coming week.
The show's creator, Sophie, looks completely different from her usual self as she embodies the diamond thief on screen. In real life, Joan is now 68 years old and retired from her life of crime 40 years ago. She is believed to live on the south coast of England with her two dogs. Before the show's release, she met with Sophie and even posed for photos, despite not knowing who she was before.
Despite her past as "the Godmother" of diamond robbers, Joan fully supports Sophie's portrayal of her and believes that no one could have played her better. Sophie, on the other hand, has called playing Joan the "thrill of her career" and is amazed by the complexities of the woman she portrays.
As the show continues tomorrow on ITV1 and is available to watch on ITVX, audiences can't wait to see what twists and turns Joan's story will take next. And for those who can't get enough, there's always the option to binge-watch the entire series. Who knows, maybe you'll even be transported back in time to the '80s while watching. Truly a must-watch for fans of gripping dramas and nostalgic vibes.
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