
Gentleman Jack
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Created by Sally Wainwright
On HBO
A witty, warmly rendered period drama centered on a woman's self-determination and romantic agency in 1830s Yorkshire, balancing historical constraint with contemporary irreverence.
Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, 1832. Anne Lister attempts to revitalize her inherited home, Shibden Hall. Most notably for the time period, a part of her plan is to help the fate of her own family - by taking a wife.
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Does Gentleman Jack leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Gentleman Jack easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is Gentleman Jack violent? Not especially. Less violent than 70% of series.
Is Gentleman Jack scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Gentleman Jack sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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