Plot: 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.
This miniseries was great.
Pros: The storytelling here is so on point. Sophie Turner was so good as Joan. I’m glad the pacing for this series was slow building. I enjoyed the scenes between Joan and Kelly and It catches the feel of the 1980s quite well.
Cons: A few nitpicks was about her time she spend in prison and a rubbish attempt of a arm robbery heist.
Genre: Crime, Drama
Created by Anna Symon
Directed by: Richard Laxton
Based on: I Am What I Am: The True Story of Britain’s Most Notorious Jewel Thief by Joan Hannington
Starring: Sophie Turner & Frank Dillane.
Executive producers: Ruth Kenley-Letts, Jenny Van Der Lande, Neil Blair, Richard Laxton
Producer: Paul Frift
Production companies: All3Media International, Snowed-In Productions
Network: ITV
Casts & Characters:
- Sophie Turner as Joan O’Connell/Hannington
- Frank Dillane as Boise Hannington
- Mia Millichamp-Long as Kelly
- Kirsty J. Curtis as Nancy
- Gershwyn Eustache Jr. as Albie
- Tomi May as King
- Laura Aikman as Val
- Alex Blake as Bernard
- Jack Greenlees as Tom Fordwick, window salesman
I highly recommend watching this miniseries on catch up.
Rating: 9 out of 10 Stars
Ryan Balkwill:
Resident Film reviewer,
Level Best Art Cafe