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Anya Taylor-Joy's 'Lucky' Series Premieres on Apple TV+

The crime thriller, based on Marissa Stapley's novel, follows a young woman drawn back into a life of crime.

Technology & AI • 3 months ago
Anya Taylor-Joy's 'Lucky' Series Premieres on Apple TV+

Apple TV+ has released the new limited series "Lucky," starring Anya Taylor-Joy. The crime thriller, written by Jonathan Tropper and Cassie Pappas, is based on Marissa Stapley's bestselling 2021 novel of the same name. The series premiered on July 15 with its first two episodes.

"Lucky" centers on Luciana "Lucky" Armstrong, portrayed by Taylor-Joy, a young woman who has distanced herself from a life of crime she was raised in. However, she is forced to confront her past and embrace her criminal side one last time to escape it. The cast also features Annette Bening, Timothy Olyphant, Drew Starkey, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor.

The series consists of seven episodes. New episodes are released Wednesdays on Apple TV+, with episodes often becoming available at 9:00 p.m. ET on Tuesdays.

The release schedule is as follows:

  • Episode 1, “No Shortcuts”: July 15
  • Episode 2, “Make ‘Em Dance”: July 15
  • Episode 3, “Read the Room”: July 22
  • Episode 4, “Too Close to See It”: July 29
  • Episode 5, “Are We Bad People?”: August 5
  • Episode 6, “Wherever You Go, There You Are”: August 12
  • Episode 7, “All Good Things”: August 19

"Lucky" is an Apple TV+ original series and is available for streaming to subscribers of the platform. Apple TV+ offers a seven-day free trial for new subscribers and has a monthly subscription fee of $12.99. The service can also be accessed through Amazon Prime Video with a separate subscription.


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