Premiering on the cw this week, “joan” tells the story of joan hannington, one of britain’s most notorious diamond thieves in the 1980s. Joan chandos baez was born in staten island, new york, on january 9, 1941, to albert baez, a physicist from puebla, mexico, and joan bridge baez, from edinburgh, scotland. She was the …

Sophie turner delivers a terrific performance as the title character, you really do see joan develop from a woman escaping an abusive partner, to a sophisticated jewel thief. 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 …