# Dickinson (2019)

> A teenage Emily Dickinson defies 19th century expectations in pursuit of becoming the world's greatest poet.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/tv/76242

## Facts

- Seasons: 3
- Episodes: 30
- Episode runtime: 29 min
- Status: Ended
- Genres: comedy, drama
- Created by: Alena Smith
- Network: Apple TV
- Cast: Hailee Steinfeld, Toby Huss, Adrian Enscoe, Anna Baryshnikov, Ella Hunt, Amanda Warren, Chinaza Uche, Jane Krakowski
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8518136/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Tone: witty, irreverent, sincere, breezy, bittersweet

## What critics say

Audience reception is positive, with viewers praising the sharp, anachronistic take on Emily Dickinson's life and Hailee Steinfeld's lead performance.

## Synopsis

Dickinson (2019-2021) is a American period comedy-drama series created by Alena Smith for Apple TV. Hailee Steinfeld plays a fictional, irreverent Emily Dickinson, a young poet determined to become the world's greatest poet despite her strict father Edward Dickinson (Toby Huss) and her family's expectations. Alongside her brother Austin (Adrian Enscoe) and sister Vinnie (Anna Baryshnikov), she navigates courtship, friendship and a passionate bond with Sue Gilbert (Ella Hunt) in a cramped Amherst household. Each episode of this three-season run is a half-hour blend of wry modern slang, anachronistic music and comic set pieces, with the constraints of the era providing both laughs and sharp undercurrents. The engine is Emily's stubborn drive to get her poems heard, pitted against a world that wants her quiet and married. Set in mid nineteenth century Massachusetts, the show is airy and heartfelt, with a frank, rebellious energy. Fans of Bridgerton, The Great and Little Women will find resonance in its mix of romance, wit and defiance. The series is a warm, witty and emotionally sincere portrait of an artist finding her voice.

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