ITV Joan viewers all say the same thing about Sophie Turner's new drama

ITV viewers were all saying the same thing as they tuned into ITV's hot new drama, Joan, fronted by Sophie Turner.

After an extensive promotional campaign, ITV finally aired the much-anticipated first episode of Joan on Sunday, September 29, unraveling the gritty life of real-life jewel thief Joan Hannington.

Setting the scene in the glitzy 1980s, viewers meet Joan (portrayed by Turner) juggling motherhood to her daughter Kelly, boogieing to Bucks Fizz in the kitchen, and strutting off to work at a local club.

But tensions soar when she returns home to find her husband Gary (Nick Blood) missing. He reappears with daylight, dropping a bombshell about his need to vanish due to dangerous pursuits.

The stakes are raised to heart-stopping heights when Joan stares down the barrel of a gun, held by thugs in her own home. The reality hits hard, and she resolves to ditch Gary, entrusting her daughter to foster care while she scrambles for their next move, reports the Express.

Amongst this high-drama depiction of Joan's escapades, fans couldn't refrain from cheering on the series for its vintage portrayal of the 80s era including wardrobe marvels and chart-topping hits.

Twitter users, or X users as its now dubbed, didn't hold back with their praise, with one enthusiast posting: "This drama is fabulous, loving the story and the 80's vibe."

Another viewer was spot on board, tweeting: "I'm loving the 80's music on this programme tonight.

Capturing the nostalgia, another chimed in: "Joan. Omg it's taking me right back to the 80s my era. I love it. Music. Clothes. Sony Walkman headphones... smokin' in clubs." (sic)

One viewer suggested that ITV should release a "double CD soundtrack" featuring the show's background music. However, not all viewers were pleased with the musical choices for the drama.

Another viewer pointed out: "So far a show set in 1985 has had Making Your Mind Up on the radio and Tainted Love in a club (both 1981). The soundtrack approach seems to be 'any 80s tunes will do'."

The series Joan will air its second episode tomorrow, Monday, September 30, with double episodes released weekly until the finale.

Joan is available to watch on ITV and ITVX.