Dickinson (2019)

Emily Dickinson. Poet. Daughter. Total rebel. In this coming-of-age story, Emily’s determined to become the world’s greatest poet.

Last episode

This was a Poet -
Dec 23, 2021

Seasons

Jan 08, 2021

1. Before I got my eye put out

Emily’s insular poetic world is rocked when Sue introduces her to Sam Bowles, a newspaper editor with a strong interest in publishing women.

Jan 08, 2021

2. Fame is a fickle food

Her participation in an Amherst baking contest gives Emily a taste of fame and celebrity, but she questions the benefits

Jan 08, 2021

3. The only Ghost I ever saw

Torn about whether to allow Sam to publish her work, Emily hosts a séance in search of guidance.

Jan 15, 2021

4. The Daisy follows soft the Sun

After some time without news from Sam, Emily begins to suffer from writer’s block. To rediscover her inspiration, she ventures into the landscape.

Jan 22, 2021

5. Forbidden Fruit a flavor has

When she learns that Sam plans to publish her poem, Emily embraces being his latest discovery while attending one of Sue’s salons.

Jan 29, 2021

6. Split the lark

Things don't go as planned when Emily tries to express her gratitude to Sam during a night at the opera.

Feb 05, 2021

7. Forever - is composed of Nows

Thinking she’s blown her shot at publication, Emily spirals into depression. Her mother attempts to help her with a trip to the water cure.

Feb 12, 2021

8. I'm Nobody! Who are you?

When her poem is finally published in Sam's newspaper, Emily is shocked to discover that she has become invisible to the world.

Feb 19, 2021

9. I Like a Look of Agony

To distract himself from the pain of life, Austin throws a tea party for his old college friends—but the day is disrupted by a major political event.

Feb 26, 2021

10. You cannot put a Fire out

While the whole town attends the christening of Jane’s baby, Emily fights to get her poems back from Sam.