The ITV and CW series Joan follows Hannington's story. The titular character, played by Sophie Turner, leaves her abusive husband, Gary (Nick Blood), and puts her daughter, Kelly (Mia Millichamp-Long), in foster care as she's unable to support her.

Based on Joan Hannington’s memoir, “I Am What I Am: The True Story of Britain’s Most Notorious Jewel Thief,” the show first premiered on ITV in the UK in September. In America, it premieres Oct. 2 on the CW (9 p.m.) and on Dec. 5 on BritBox.

The True Story of Britain's Most Notorious Jewel Thief," and adapted for television by Anna Symon, The CW's "Joan" is a stellar crime series about opportunity, motherhood and the chances we are willing to take to go after the lives we desire.