Dickinson season 1 Because I Could Not Stop - Metacritic

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TV-14
Apple TV+
Nov 1, 2019
36 m

TV-14
Apple TV+
Nov 1, 2019
36 m

Summary The coming-of-age comedy set in the 1850s from Alena Smith about poet Emily Dickinson (Hailee Steinfeld) includes modern music and takes artistic license on aspects of her life.

Directed By: David Gordon Green

Written By: Alena Smith

TV-14
Apple TV+
Nov 1, 2019
36 m

TV-14
Apple TV+
Nov 1, 2019
36 m

S1 • Episode 1

Because I Could Not Stop

Air Date: Nov 1, 2019

User Score Generally Unfavorable Based on 11 User Ratings

3.6

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Summary The coming-of-age comedy set in the 1850s from Alena Smith about poet Emily Dickinson (Hailee Steinfeld) includes modern music and takes artistic license on aspects of her life.

Created By: Alena Smith

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Episode 1 • Nov 1, 2019 • 36 m

Because I Could Not Stop

Emily's attempt to publish a poem sparks backlash.

Episode 2 • Nov 1, 2019 • 29 m

I Have Never Seen 'Volcanoes'

Women are forbidden at Amherst, so Emily and Sue get creative to attend a lecture.

Episode 3 • Nov 1, 2019 • 28 m

Emily and Austin throw a party, and their mutual love for Sue causes tension.

Episode 4 • Nov 1, 2019 • 29 m

Alone, I Cannot Be

Emily seeks help from an author when her favorite tree is threatened.

Episode 5 • Nov 1, 2019 • 30 m

I Am Afraid to Own a Body

Emily confronts tough issues as a meeting of the local Shakespeare club.

Episode 6 • Nov 1, 2019 • 30 m

A Brief But Patient Illness

Emily takes a "sick day" to write and finds a connection with her father's law clerk.

Episode 7 • Nov 1, 2019 • 29 m

We Lose - Because We Win

On her father's election day, Emily defiantly attempts to publish another poem.

Episode 8 • Nov 1, 2019 • 34 m

There's a Certain Slant of Light

On Christmas, Emily tries to be the "good little woman".

Episode 9 • Nov 1, 2019 • 34 m

'Faith' Is a Fine Invention

During a solar eclipse, Emily confronts the Shadow of Death in her home.

Episode 10 • Nov 1, 2019 • 32 m

I Felt a Funeral, in My Brain

Emily's relationships are challenged as she moves into a new chapter of life.

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Generally Unfavorable Based on 11 User Ratings

27% Positive
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18% Mixed
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55% Negative
6 Ratings

User Reviews

User Score

Generally Unfavorable Based on 11 User Ratings

27% Positive
3 Ratings

18% Mixed
2 Ratings

55% Negative
6 Ratings

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