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Gentleman Jack

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Generally favorable reviews based on 18 Critic Reviews

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Universal acclaim based on 21 Ratings

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Gentleman Jack

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HBO | Release Date: May 19, 2019

Summary: Anne Lister (Suranne Jones) returns to England seeking to restore her ancestral home, Shibden Hall by reopening the coal mines and marrying a wealthy heiress named Ann Walker (Sophie Rundle) in Sally Wainwright's series based on the real life diaries of Anne Lister.

Creator: Sally Wainwright

Genre(s): Drama

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Recent Episodes

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S1:E8. Are You Still Talking?
Air Date: June 10, 2019
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S1:E8. Are You Still Talking?
Air Date: July 7, 2019
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S1:E7. Why've You Brought That?
Air Date: June 3, 2019

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Metascore

77

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Critic Reviews

90

Washington Post

Hank Stuever

Apr 22, 2019

Season 1 Review: It’s one of the most engaging dramas to come along so far this year. Read full review

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Paste Magazine

Amy Glynn

Apr 22, 2019

Season 1 Review: Not everything about the series works ... But certainly watch Gentleman Jack. Watch it for an interesting depiction of 19th-century Yorkshire society ... Watch it for Jones’ forceful, vivacious, smart-as-hell portrayal. Read full review

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Allison Keene

Apr 18, 2019

Season 1 Review: The actors ... are really left to infuse the interactions with their own energy and inflections, leading to really outstanding and engrossing results. Read full review

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The Independent Ed Cumming

Jan 3, 2020

Season 1 Review: This is its own programme, a confident, smart period drama with fabulous sets and costumes, especially Anne’s top hats and black suits, and a large warm heart. Read full review

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IndieWire Ben Travers

Apr 23, 2019

Season 1 Review: The storytelling style can be frustrating in its narrow imagination. Still, there’s Jones--a true original with a vivid arrival. Read full review

70

New York Magazine (Vulture)

Kathryn VanArendonk

Apr 22, 2019

Season 1 Review: On the whole ... the deliberately clashing elements of Gentleman Jack are the things that make it work. Read full review

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The Atlantic

Sophie Gilbert

Apr 24, 2019

Season 1 Review: Gentleman Jack girds itself with a more positive, palatable attitude. The pity is that Anne Lister, a truly audacious, difficult, and groundbreaking woman, ends up with a biographical portrait that’s anything but. Read full review

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User Reviews

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Amyannamarie

May 1, 2019

Incredibly great show! A+++ 10 stars! Witty and unique! Gentleman Jack is must see TV!

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Asklepia

Jun 16, 2019

Brilliant! Moving, funny, transgressive! Suranne Jones is magnificent as Ann Lister, she and Sophie Rundle as Anne Walker bring a depth and vibrancy to their characters that is a rare treat. Sally Wainwright has delivered a masterpeice. I am blown away by the script, acting, and story.

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GazzaGee

Jun 10, 2019

Wonderful acting that depicts the period so well. Our family all agree, it's the best series on TV right now

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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Dan_B

Jan 4, 2021

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Miniserie británica basada en los diarios cifrados de Anne Lister, terrateniente (bastante) abiertamente lesbiana en la primera mitad del siglo XIX en Yorkshire, protagonizada por la maravillosa Suranne Jones. Drama de época, retrato social, brillante reconstrucción de(Español / English)

Miniserie británica basada en los diarios cifrados de Anne Lister, terrateniente (bastante) abiertamente lesbiana en la primera mitad del siglo XIX en Yorkshire, protagonizada por la maravillosa Suranne Jones.

Drama de época, retrato social, brillante reconstrucción de época, no rehuye el melodrama ni las contradicciones de clase de su heroína, apoyado en el brillante protagonismo de Suranne Jones y el gran elenco que la secunda.

Es de HBO y la BBC.
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Lesbian but landowner

British miniseries based on the encrypted diaries of Anne Lister, a (rather) openly lesbian landowner in the first half of the 19th century in Yorkshire, starring the wonderful Suranne Jones.

Period drama, social portrait, brilliant period reconstruction, does not shy away from melodrama or class contradictions of her heroine, supported by the brilliant role of Suranne Jones and the great cast that supports her.

It's from HBO and the BBC.… Expand

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Raymondo777

Jul 8, 2019

Excellent Sunday evening light entertainment .Initially rather cartoonish in terms of several character's behaviours and dialogue, imho , but the series steadily filled out and particularly over the last three episodes .
A second series seems certain given the many clues and pointers .Excellent Sunday evening light entertainment .Initially rather cartoonish in terms of several character's behaviours and dialogue, imho , but the series steadily filled out and particularly over the last three episodes .
A second series seems certain given the many clues and pointers .
There are several candidates primed for strong future 'villain' star roles and this Halifax 'History ' looks set to play for some time .
As with so many BBC Drama flag ships the production values and acting standard was near faultless .
Mrs Akers/ Jones deserves every plaudit .… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: May 19, 2019
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  S1:E8. Are You Still Talking?
  Air Date: June 10, 2019
- tbd
  S1:E8. Are You Still Talking?
  Air Date: July 7, 2019
- tbd
  S1:E7. Why've You Brought That?
  Air Date: June 3, 2019
- tbd
  S1:E7. Why've You Brought That?
  Air Date: June 30, 2019
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  S1:E5. Let's Have Another Look at Your Perfect Past
  Air Date: June 16, 2019
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  S1:E4. Most Women Are Dull and Stupid
  Air Date: June 9, 2019
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  S1:E3. Oh Is That What You Call It?
  Air Date: June 2, 2019
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  S1:E2. I Just Went There to Study Anatomy
  Air Date: May 26, 2019
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  S1:E1. I Was Just Passing
  Air Date: May 19, 2019