Anne with an E

A coming-of-age story about an outsider who, against all odds and numerous challenges, fights for love and acceptance and for her place in the world. The series centers on a young orphaned girl in the late 1890s, who, after an abusive childhood spent in orphanages and the homes of strangers, is mistakenly sent to live with an elderly woman and her aging brother. Over time, 13-year-old Anne will transform their lives and eventually the small town in which they live with her unique spirit, fierce intellect and brilliant imagination.

Anne with an E (2017-2019) is a Canadian period drama series created by Moira Walley-Beckett for CBC Television, adapted from the classic novel Anne of Green Gables. Amybeth McNulty plays Anne Shirley, a spirited orphan whose imagination and stubborn intellect collide with the rules of a small farming community. After a childhood of abuse in orphanages and strangers' homes, she is mistakenly sent to live with the elderly siblings Marilla Cuthbert (Geraldine James) and Matthew Cuthbert (R.H. Thomson) on their farm near Avonlea. Her engine is the desire to belong, and each episode builds around schoolroom rivalries, friendships with Diana Barry (Dalila Bela), a longing for acceptance and the slow, stubborn work of winning over neighbors who judge her. Gilbert Blythe (Lucas Jade Zumann) adds a rivalry that softens over time. Across three seasons of roughly ten episodes each, the show moves through a continuing story rather than isolated cases. Set in the late 1890s on Prince Edward Island, it has a warm, wistful, emotionally sincere register, with moments of harsh cruelty handled honestly. Fans of Anne of Green Gables, Little House on the Prairie and Heartland will find resonance in its heartfelt period atmosphere.

Critics and audiences broadly admire the heartfelt adaptation of Anne of Green Gables, its strong central performance and its emotionally grounded treatment of an orphan's struggle to belong.

• Anne of Green Gables (1985)shared heartfelt coming of age tone and orphan heroine in a period small town setting
• Little House on the Prairieshared period drama form with a spirited young heroine and found family warmth
• Heartlandshared gentle period setting and emotionally sincere coming of age arc
• Oliver Twistshared orphan protagonist facing prejudice in a close-knit community

Created by

Moira Walley-Beckett

Release Date

2017-03-19

Episode runtime

47 min

Rating

8.6 / 10 (5011)

What is Anne with an E about?

An orphaned girl with a fierce imagination is mistakenly sent to live with an elderly brother and sister on a Prince Edward Island farm and slowly reshapes their lives and their town.

What is Anne with an E like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Anne with an E as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Anne with an E violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Anne with an E as mild.

What did critics think of Anne with an E?

Critics and audiences broadly admire the heartfelt adaptation of Anne of Green Gables, its strong central performance and its emotionally grounded treatment of an orphan's struggle to belong.

Which shows are like Anne with an E?

Shows with a similar feel include Anne of Green Gables (1985), Little House on the Prairie, Heartland, and Oliver Twist.

How long is Anne with an E?

Anne with an E: 3 seasons, 27 episodes.

Is Anne with an E still running?

No, Anne with an E was canceled.

Where can I watch Anne with an E?

In United States, Anne with an E streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.