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Lucky review – Anya Taylor-Joy’s daft thriller is classic summer viewing
The Guardian’s review describes Apple TV’s *Lucky* as a fast, silly and entertaining thriller led by Anya Taylor-Joy as a conwoman on the run across the United States. Based on Marissa Stapley’s novel, the series follows Lucky after her boyfriend disappears with the proceeds of a major heist, leaving her hunted by both the FBI and a crime boss. The reviewer argues that the show is full of implausible action and coincidences, but says that same exaggerated quality makes it enjoyable, easy summer viewing.
The story spans seven 48-minute episodes and begins in Las Vegas, where Lucky wakes to find her partner Cary gone along with their stolen cash. Key supporting characters include her imprisoned father John, played by Timothy Olyphant, FBI agent Rand, played by Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and mob leader Priscilla, played by Annette Bening. The review highlights repeated chase sequences, narrow escapes and comic absurdity, praising some performances while suggesting the central drama and character questions are not especially compelling.
In short
- A flashy crime thriller review calls *Lucky* silly but entertaining.
- Anya Taylor-Joy plays a fugitive conwoman after a failed heist.
- The series is praised more for fun than plausibility.
Explained simply
Lucky is based on a novel by Marissa Stapley and follows a conwoman who becomes entangled in a major heist. When her boyfriend Cary vanishes with the stolen money, she is left trying to stay ahead of the authorities and the criminal world.
The story brings Lucky into conflict with FBI agent Rand and mob leader Priscilla, while her imprisoned father, John, is part of her family background. Anya Taylor-Joy plays Lucky in a seven-episode series set across the United States, beginning in Las Vegas.
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