Anya Taylor-Joy's 'Lucky' Divides Critics Amidst Streaming Success

Anya Taylor-Joy returns to the miniseries format with 'Lucky', a thriller about a professional con artist on the run, which premiered on Apple TV+ to sharply divided reviews. While some outlets hail it as a streaming sensation, others pan it as a misfire.

Critical Divide

Excélsior calls the series "the new sensation of streaming," praising its "impeccable execution" and "cinematographic visual deployment" Source: Excélsior. Infobae highlights the "emotional feminine heart" and Taylor-Joy's performance, noting that "action is born from emotion" Source: Infobae. However, El Confidencial delivers a scathing critique, labeling it "very bad" and citing the opening scene—where Taylor-Joy runs—as a sign of "narrative emptiness" Source: El Confidencial. The outlet argues that the series recycles tired mafia tropes and fails to engage.

Plot and Background

Based on Marissa Stapley's novel, 'Lucky' follows Luciana "Lucky" Armstrong, a con artist who steals $10 million with her boyfriend, only to be abandoned and hunted by the FBI and a criminal syndicate. Taylor-Joy also serves as executive producer through her company Ladykiller, alongside Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine Source: La Vanguardia.

Key Points

• The series features an ensemble cast including Annette Bening, Timothy Olyphant, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Source: Excélsior.