Anne with an E
2017
Original language: English
- drama
- family
The story
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.
What it’s like
Golden-hour fields of Prince Edward Island in late summer, lush and saturated, with a frequent sense of wind moving through long grass and orchards. The camera often lingers on wide, green-and-gold landscapes and on the interiors of the Cuthbert farmhouse, lit by lamplight and soft window glow, with painterly compositions that let the period costumes and the house's worn wood settle into the frame. The score is gentle and strings-led, with piano underscoring the quieter scenes. Its vibe is wistful and warm, a cozy period melancholy that suits a rainy Sunday, a comfort rewatch, or a slow evening with a blanket. Pacing is unhurried, episodic, and built around small domestic moments, school days, and friendships forming and fraying. The emotional register is tender and earnest, centered on a spirited thirteen-year-old orphan slowly becoming part of a family and a town that doubted her, with an older brother and sister gradually softening toward her. Intensity is moderate: the early episodes deal with past childhood abuse, neglect, and a few tense, sometimes harsh moments, including bullying and an occasional violent outburst, but nothing graphic, and the mood stays hopeful. It is for viewers who want a heartfelt, character-driven period story about belonging and the courage of an outsider.
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