Gentleman Jack

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Season 1
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: May 19, 2019
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
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Critic Reviews

  1. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Hank Stuever
    Apr 22, 2019
    90
    It’s one of the most engaging dramas to come along so far this year.
  2. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Dorothy Rabinowitz
    Apr 19, 2019
    90
    [A] smashing tale alive with heart and wit.
  3. Paste Magazine
    Reviewed by: Amy Glynn
    Apr 22, 2019
    88
    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.
  5. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Sadie Gennis
    Apr 16, 2019
    85
    There is an unexpected playfulness to the series, due not only to Lister's sardonic wit but Wainwright's own cheekiness and willing to experiment.
  6. The Independent
    Reviewed by: Ed Cumming
    Jan 3, 2020
    80
    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.
  7. The Guardian
    Reviewed by: Lucy Mangan
    Dec 4, 2019
    80
    While it is fun, and has moments of heart, it also has moments that seem to flirt with period drama parody.
  8. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    May 1, 2019
    80
    “Gentleman Jack” is British period drama, and it’s also a lot of fun.
  9. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Apr 25, 2019
    80
    Terrifically entertaining period drama. [29 Apr - 12 May 2019, p.11]
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  10. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: James Poniewozik
    Apr 21, 2019
    80
    A rollicking eight-episode series ... Jones’s performance is a marvel, exuding vitality, charisma and sexual confidence. But she also brings Anne an empathy, humanity and glimpses of vulnerability.
  11. Collider
    Reviewed by: Allison Keene
    Apr 18, 2019
    80
    The actors ... are really left to infuse the interactions with their own energy and inflections, leading to really outstanding and engrossing results.
  12. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    Apr 16, 2019
    80
    [A] jaunty, funny, smart and touching story.
  13. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Ben Travers
    Apr 23, 2019
    75
    The storytelling style can be frustrating in its narrow imagination. Still, there’s Jones--a true original with a vivid arrival.
  14. The New Yorker
    Reviewed by: Emily Nussbaum
    Apr 26, 2019
    70
    An imperfect but enjoyable production, driven mainly by the satisfying brass of its heroine, played by Suranne Jones.
  15. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Kathryn VanArendonk
    Apr 22, 2019
    70
    On the whole ... the deliberately clashing elements of Gentleman Jack are the things that make it work.
  16. Slate
    Reviewed by: Inkoo Kang
    Apr 19, 2019
    70
    Between Wainwright’s crisp, fair-minded scripts and star Suranne Jones’ flawless performance, it’s tempting to believe that Anne Lister was the most fascinating person of the 19th century.

Awards & Rankings

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#54 Best TV Season of 2019
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#28 Most Shared TV Season of 2019

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User Score
7.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 33
  3. Negative: 6 out of 33
  1. BM85
    Apr 9, 2020
    9
    Best period romantic drama-comedy that I've ever seen on TV. It's set in the 1800s and it's' based on the secret diaries of a intelligent,Best period romantic drama-comedy that I've ever seen on TV. It's set in the 1800s and it's' based on the secret diaries of a intelligent, strong, romantic woman that really existed and loved science and travelling, Anne Lister.… Full Review »
  2. jefflynch967
    May 25, 2019
    10
    I write TV and non-fiction book reviews for living. Gentleman Jack is the best TV show I have ever seen.
  3. Faithjb
    May 7, 2019
    10
    This show is throughly entertaining, I reccomend it to everyone that I can. As well as having full marks for being thrilling to watch with aThis show is throughly entertaining, I reccomend it to everyone that I can. As well as having full marks for being thrilling to watch with a wonderful cast, it also provides much needed visibility, telling the story of a realistic and positive lesbian relationship. This show will be life changing and I hope very much that if gets a second season and more.… Full Review »
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