Anya Taylor-Joy garnered attention on Thursday as she departed ABC Studios in New York City, promoting her new Apple TV+ series, "Lucky." The actress, who also served as a co-producer on the project alongside Reese Witherspoon, opted for a sleeveless burnt orange Ferragamo dress from the Maximilian Davis Collection for her appearance. The ensemble featured a sequined metallic panel and a fluid skirt, paired with gold heels and matching jewelry.

The seven-part series, which premiered on Apple TV+ on July 15, follows Taylor-Joy as Luciana 'Lucky' Armstrong, a con artist on the run after a heist goes awry. She is pursued by both the FBI and a crime boss, portrayed by Annette Bening. The series is directed by Jet Wilkinson.

Early critical reception for "Lucky" has been divided. Some reviewers have criticized the show as formulaic, while others have praised Taylor-Joy's performance. The Daily Telegraph awarded the series two out of five stars, with critic Ed Power describing the story as a mash-up of "Pulp Fiction" and '90s Leonard adaptations, and suggesting Taylor-Joy struggles to bring the lead character to life.

Lucky, which premiered on Apple TV+ on July 15, has been met with mixed reviews from critics, with some lambasting it as 'tediously formulaic', while others have said the actress is 'riveting'

Brian Tallerico of RogerEbert.com also gave the series two stars, calling it an "egregious example" of the "Why Isn’t This a Movie" problem in streaming television and noting that the show spins its wheels rather than developing the story at a reasonable pace.

The Guardian offered three stars, labeling it "classic summer viewing" but commented that the script and theme tune did not help the series. In contrast, NME gave "Lucky" four stars, calling it "instantly gripping, filled with twists and lots of fun" and a "breathless affair from the off." Critic Nick Levine commended Taylor-Joy's action chops, honed in "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga," and described her portrayal of Lucky as "riveting."

The Wrap lauded Taylor-Joy's performance as her "career-best" and called the thriller "electrifying," noting that the actress carries the story and balances the character's desperation, exhilaration, and cunning. Variety also praised Taylor-Joy's portrayal, suggesting the series, unlike her role in "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga," allows her to shine and explore the complexities of self-deception.

The Apple TV series follows Anya as con artist Luciana 'Lucky' Armstrong, who is 'forced to go on the run' once a multimillion-dollar heist does not go as planned

The Hollywood Reporter expressed a divided opinion, calling Jonathan Tropper's take on the material "half frivolous lark, half self-important commentary," but acknowledged that Taylor-Joy and the ensemble cast work hard to overcome the underdeveloped narrative.