Searxng/Gentleman Jack HBO tv Celebrity Discover the untold story of Anne Lister, the "first modern lesbian," in HBO's acclaimed period drama Gentleman Jack, a groundbreaking series about love and ... April 5, 2026 AceShowbiz - When viewers think of a period drama, the usual expectation is a romantic tale set in a picturesque version of England, often centered on traditional gender roles or class struggles. However, in 2019, HBO debuted Gentleman Jack, a series that sheds light on an overlooked aspect of history: the life of women loving women in the 19th century.