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By Polly Conway
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Renegade Nell
What's the Story?
Young woman Nelly Jackson (Louisa Harland), or RENEGADE NELL, disappeared in the early 1700s. Long thought to be dead, Nell returns unharmed to her village and family in 1705. She's been off adventuring, and on her travels, gained a mystical power. This power comes in the form of a benevolent fairy, Billy Blind (played by Nick Mohammed, Ted Lasso), whose sole purpose is to protect her from harm. When her father is murdered by the local magistrate's son, the evil Thomas Blancheford, Nell finds herself and her little sisters on the run—and more adventures lie in store.
Is It Any Good?
Beloved for her role in Derry Girls, Louisa Harland is a natural Nell, feisty but subtle in her performance as our daring hero. The Renegade Nell supporting cast is also stacked with formidable British actors, like Poldark's Pip Torrens and Joely Richardson. With Gentleman Jack's Sally Wainwright at the helm, it has a lot of promise for a series' worth of girl-power escapades.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the fantasy and magical elements of Renegade Nell. Would Nell be as powerful without Billy? Why, or why not?
How does Nell feel about her family? How does family inform her choices?
Would this series feel the same if it was set in modern times? Why, or why not?
TV Details
- Premiere date : March 29, 2024
- Cast : Louisa Harland , Joely Richardson , Nick Mohammed
- Network : Disney+
- Genre : Drama
- TV rating :
- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : July 6, 2024
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