Sophie Turner plays professional jewel thief Joan Hannington, a real-life figure known as "the Godmother" by certain aspects of the British criminal underworld.
Here’s everything to know about Joan Hannington and the true story behind 'Joan'.
Joan Hannington was a real life villain and member of the British criminal elite for over a decade. She was indeed renowned as a diamond thief and did serve time in prison - but that was actually for cheque book fraud, not theft.
Premiering on The CW this week, “Joan” tells the story of Joan Hannington, one of Britain’s most notorious diamond thieves in the 1980s.
Though Joan makes playing dress-up appear glamorous, a deal in Episode 4 depicts the true strain of the job, stripping down all of the romanticism previously built up in Joan’s world.
Another famous bearer was Joan of Arc, a patron saint of France (where she is known as Jeanne d'Arc). She was a 15th-century peasant girl who, after claiming she heard messages from God, was given leadership of the French army.
This is the full cast of ITV’s ‘Joan,’ including Sophie Turner and Frank Dillane, and where you might recognize them from.
All episodes now streaming. Daring jewel thief Joan Hannington juggles her thrilling career with the struggle to regain custody of her daughter from social services.
Find out how and where to watch "Joan" online on Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ today – including 4K and free options.
Based on a true story, Joan Hannington becomes a master jewel thief in a bid to create a secure home for her daughter. Sophie Turner, Frank Dillane, Kirsty J. Curtis, Gershwyn Eustache Jr., Laura Aikman, Mia Millichamp-Long