DickinsonTV-show · 2019
Okay, so Dickinson is NOT your grandma's period drama. This show takes everything you thought you knew about Emily Dickinson and flips it on its head with a modern soundtrack and a major dose of feminine rage. Watch Emily fight against literally everyone to live her truth and write her heart out. Plus, Adrian Enscoe as Austin is giving major 'brooding poet's brother' vibes, just saying.
Dickinson reimagines the life of iconic poet Emily Dickinson as a rebellious young woman navigating the restrictive 19th-century world. Starring Hailee Steinfeld as Emily, the series follows her determined quest to become a celebrated writer, often clashing with her traditional family, including her father Edward and brother Austin. It's a coming-of-age story that blends historical drama with a distinctly modern, often comedic, sensibility. The show explores themes of ambition, gender roles, and artistic expression through Emily's unique perspective.
In the third season, Emily Dickinson's most productive time as an artist falls amid the raging American Civil War and an equally fierce battle that divides her own family. As Emily tries to heal the divides around her, she wonders if art can help keep hope alive, and whether the future can be better than the past.
