Gentleman Jack (2019)
Kernel Score: 88% · 203 ratings
Genres: Drama
First aired: 2019-04-22
Seasons: 2 · 16 episodes
Where to watch Gentleman Jack
- Stream: HBO Max
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, 1832. Anne Lister attempts to revitalize her inherited home, Shibden Hall. Most notably for the time period, a part of her plan is to help the fate of her own family - by taking a wife.
Gentleman Jack parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that Gentleman Jack is a TV-MA period drama about a 19th-century woman who lived openly as herself and pursued a same-sex relationship, based on a true story.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — The TV-MA rated series includes romantic and intimate relationship content between women, consistent with its mature rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Suranne Jones as Anne Lister
- Sophie Rundle as Ann Walker
- Gemma Whelan as Marian Lister
- Gemma Jones as Aunt Anne Lister
- Timothy West as Jeremy Lister
- Rosie Cavaliero as Elizabeth Cordingley
- Joe Armstrong as Samuel Washington
- Amelia Bullmore as Eliza Priestley
- Shaun Dooley as Jeremiah Rawson
- Vincent Franklin as Christopher Rawson
Gentleman Jack FAQ
Is Gentleman Jack good?
Gentleman Jack has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 203 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Gentleman Jack?
In the US you can stream Gentleman Jack on HBO Max and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Gentleman Jack OK for kids?
Gentleman Jack is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that Gentleman Jack is a TV-MA period drama about a 19th-century woman who lived openly as herself and pursued a same-sex relationship, based on a true story.
What shows are like Gentleman Jack?
If you liked Gentleman Jack, try The Crown, The Tudors, The Glory and Legacies.