The first reviews for Apple TV’s Lucky have arrived, and they point to an exciting start for Anya Taylor Joy’s new thriller series. The seven episode drama follows Lucky, a talented con artist who believes she has finally escaped her criminal past after pulling off a $10 million heist, but her plans collapse within hours when betrayal forces her into another desperate fight for survival.
The Guardian gave the series an enthusiastic early review and praised both its action and its lead star. The review says, “But plausibility isn’t the point; excitement is. The show delivers cat and mouse thrills, improvised weaponry, explosive set pieces and a Fiona Apple theme song: a brooding, Bond esque banger.” The publication makes it clear that Lucky succeeds by keeping the tension high while constantly throwing its main character into dangerous situations.
Early reviews praise Anya Taylor Joy’s performance
Taylor Joy’s performance stands at the center of the praise, with The Guardian calling her “undeniably cool” as Lucky races across the country while staying one step ahead of both law enforcement and ruthless criminals. The review also describes her “leapfrogging the roofs of lorries, slipping in and out of different personae to evade capture,” painting a picture of a character who survives through quick thinking as much as physical skill.
The review also notes that Lucky is far from a perfect hero because she lies, steals, and manipulates people without hesitation, yet those flaws make her more interesting instead of less compelling. Her complicated relationship with her con artist father, played by Timothy Olyphant, adds another layer to the story as she struggles to escape the life he pushed her into.
Based on this first reaction, Lucky looks set to deliver fast paced action, revenge, explosive set pieces, and a confident lead performance that gives Apple TV another promising original series.
