Dickinson 2019
“Hope is worth every fight.”
What is Dickinson?
Dickinson is a television series that presents a coming-of-age story centered on the life of Emily Dickinson. The narrative explores the experiences of the title character as she navigates her roles as a daughter and a poet.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2019
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 30
- First aired
- Nov 1, 2019
- Last aired
- Dec 23, 2021
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Apple TV
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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How long to binge?
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Overview
Dickinson is a television series that presents a coming-of-age story centered on the life of Emily Dickinson. The narrative explores the experiences of the title character as she navigates her roles as a daughter and a poet. Throughout the series, Emily Dickinson is depicted as a rebel who is determined to achieve her goal of becoming the world's greatest poet. The show examines her personal journey and her aspirations within the context of her life and identity. By focusing on her internal drive and her commitment to her craft, the program portrays the challenges and ambitions that define her historical figure. The series provides a perspective on the development of her poetic voice and her efforts to establish a legacy. As a character study, the show emphasizes her resolve and her unconventional approach to the societal expectations placed upon her. Through this lens, the audience follows her pursuit of literary greatness while balancing the complexities of her family life and her status as a poet.
Should you watch it?
“A rebellious young Emily Dickinson strives to become the world's greatest poet in this coming-of-age story.”
- focuses on a historical figure
- explores themes of ambition
- fictionalized historical narrative
Watch it if you enjoy modern takes on historical coming-of-age stories.
The series depicts the life of a young poet with a rebellious spirit.
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Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Because I could not stop Mytharc Nov 1, 2019
- E2 I have never seen ‘Volcanoes’ Core Nov 1, 2019
- E3 Wild nights Core Nov 1, 2019
- E4 Alone, I cannot be Core Nov 1, 2019
- E5 I am afraid to own a Body Core Nov 1, 2019
- E6 A brief, but patient illness Core Nov 1, 2019
- E7 We lose - because we win Core Nov 1, 2019
- E8 There’s a certain Slant of light Core Nov 1, 2019
- E9 ‘Faith’ is a fine invention Mytharc Nov 1, 2019
- E10 I felt a Funeral, in my Brain Mytharc Nov 1, 2019
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Before I got my eye put out Mytharc Jan 8, 2021
- E2 Fame is a fickle food Core Jan 8, 2021
- E3 The only Ghost I ever saw Core Jan 8, 2021
- E4 The Daisy follows soft the Sun Core Jan 15, 2021
- E5 Forbidden Fruit a flavor has Core Jan 22, 2021
- E6 Split the lark Core Jan 29, 2021
- E7 Forever - is composed of Nows Core Feb 5, 2021
- E8 I'm Nobody! Who are you? Core Feb 12, 2021
- E9 I Like a Look of Agony Mytharc Feb 19, 2021
- E10 You cannot put a Fire out Mytharc Feb 26, 2021
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 “Hope” is the thing with feathers Mytharc Nov 4, 2021
- E2 It feels a shame to be Alive - Core Nov 4, 2021
- E3 The Soul has Bandaged moments Core Nov 4, 2021
- E4 This is my letter to the World Core Nov 11, 2021
- E5 Sang from the Heart, Sire Core Nov 18, 2021
- E6 A little Madness in the Spring Core Nov 24, 2021
- E7 The Future never spoke Core Dec 2, 2021
- E8 My Life had stood – a Loaded Gun - Core Dec 9, 2021
- E9 Grief is a Mouse Mytharc Dec 16, 2021
- E10 This was a Poet - Mytharc Dec 23, 2021
Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character?
The series follows the life of the poet Emily Dickinson.
What is the premise?
The story focuses on Emily's determination to become the world's greatest poet.
What genre is the show?
It is a coming-of-age story centered on a historical figure.
How is Emily portrayed?
She is depicted as a daughter and a total rebel.
Is it based on a real person?
Yes, the series is based on the life of poet Emily Dickinson.