[2][3] Set in a fantasy version of 18th-century England, Nell Jackson (Harland) becomes a highwaywoman—and the most feared person in the country—after being framed for murder.

With the help of a magical sprite called Billy Blind, Nell realizes that her destiny is bigger than she ever imagined.

[5] In August 2022, Louisa Harland, Nick Mohammed, Joely Richardson, and Adrian Lester were announced[by whom?]

The website's consensus reads: "Renegade Nell has a hero worth rooting for in Louisa Harland, and even if it curiously blurs the line between family-friendly and edgy, it makes a spunky first impression.

"[16] On Metacritic, the series holds a weighted average score of 70 out of 100, based on 13 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".