Plot Synopsis

Set against the vibrant backdrop of the 1980s -- an era known for its bold fashion trends, iconic music and cultural shifts -- JOAN is a six-episode crime drama that centers on notorious jewel thief Joan Hannington. 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. When Gary goes on the run, Joan seizes the opportunity to create a new life for herself and her daughter. 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. Based on Joan Hannington's book, "I Am What I Am: The True Story of Britain's Most Notorious Jewel Thief," JOAN made its U.S. debut on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 9pm ET/PT on The CW.