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"Hope is worth every fight."
Emily Dickinson. Poet. Daughter. Total rebel. In this coming-of-age story, Emily’s determined to become the world's greatest poet.
Created By
Alena Smith
Network
Apple TV
Episodes
30
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Overview
Dickinson has 3 seasons with 30 episodes spanning 2019-2021.
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Rating
With a 8.5/10 rating from 968 votes, Dickinson is considered highly rated.
Year context
Dickinson first aired 7 years ago in 2019.
CAST (8)
SEASONS (3 seasons, 30 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Because I could not stop
Emily's attempt to publish a poem sparks backlash.
02
I have never seen ‘Volcanoes’
Women are forbidden at Amherst, so Emily and Sue get creative to attend a lecture.
03
Wild nights
Emily and Austin throw a party, and their mutual love for Sue causes tension.
04
Alone, I cannot be
Emily seeks help from an author when her favorite tree is threatened.
05
I am afraid to own a Body
Emily confronts tough issues at a meeting of the local Shakespeare Club.
06
A brief, but patient illness
Emily takes a “sick day” to write and finds a connection with her father's law clerk.
07
We lose - because we win
On her father's election day, Emily defiantly attempts to publish another poem.
08
There’s a certain Slant of light
On Christmas, Emily tries to be the “good little woman.” Zosia Mamet guest stars.
09
‘Faith’ is a fine invention
During a solar eclipse, Emily confronts the Shadow of Death in her home.
10
I felt a Funeral, in my Brain
Emily’s relationships are challenged as she moves into a new chapter of life.
SEASON 2
01
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.
02
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.
03
The only Ghost I ever saw
Torn about whether to allow Sam to publish her work, Emily hosts a séance in search of guidance.
04
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.
05
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.
06
Split the lark
Things don't go as planned when Emily tries to express her gratitude to Sam during a night at the opera.
07
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.
08
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.
09
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…
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.
SEASON 3
01
“Hope” is the thing with feathers
Amid the Civil War's mounting casualties, the Dickinsons grieve one of their own—and Emily struggles to keep the peace in her family.
02
It feels a shame to be Alive -
Frazar Stearns leaves to meet his fate on the battlefield just as the Dickinson family welcomes a new life.
03
The Soul has Bandaged moments
Determined to heal the nation, Emily and Lavinia host a sewing circle to support the troops with help from Amherst's finest seamstress, Betty.
04
This is my letter to the World
Emily tries to connect with the pain of war by writing to a Union Army colonel and visiting a war hospital. Henry takes a new…
05
Sang from the Heart, Sire
Emily tries to celebrate her father’s birthday with an old-fashioned family singalong, but it devolves into another battle in the Dickinsons’ own civil war.
06
A little Madness in the Spring
The Dickinsons take a fun family outing to an asylum. Henry helps the soldiers with a uniform inspection.
07
The Future never spoke
After a clash with Sue, Emily wishes she could escape from this troubled time altogether. Austin struggles with a man's responsibility in wartime.
08
My Life had stood – a Loaded Gun -
On the day of a soldier's memorial, Emily's efforts to keep her family's hope alive reach a breaking point and she descends into a personal…
09
Grief is a Mouse
Emily takes steps to ensure that her family won't repeat their past mistakes. The Amherst gang gathers for a fond farewell.
10
This was a Poet -
Emily asks Betty to help her design a new dress. The Dickinson family is surprised by an unexpected guest.
SERIES INFO
3
Seasons
30
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Alena Smith
NETWORKS (1)
Apple TV
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Dickinson about?
Emily Dickinson. Poet. Daughter. Total rebel. In this coming-of-age story, Emily’s determined to become the world's greatest poet.
Where can I watch Dickinson?
Dickinson is available on Apple TV+, TVING. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Dickinson have?
Dickinson has 3 seasons with 30 episodes total.
Who created Dickinson?
Dickinson was created by Alena Smith.
Who stars in Dickinson?
The cast of Dickinson includes Hailee Steinfeld, Toby Huss, Adrian Enscoe, Anna Baryshnikov, Ella Hunt.
What is the rating of Dickinson?
Dickinson has a rating of 8.5 out of 10 based on 968 votes on TMDB.
Is Dickinson still running?
Dickinson has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Drama
