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Emily Dickinson. Poet. Daughter. Total rebel. In this coming-of-age story, Emily’s determined to become the world's greatest poet.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Emily Dickinson. Poet. Daughter. Total rebel. In this coming-of-age story, Emily’s determined to become the world's greatest poet.
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Episode 1
Amid the Civil War's mounting casualties, the Dickinsons grieve one of their own—and Emily struggles to keep the peace in her family.
Directed by Silas HowardWritten by Alena SmithGuest stars Teddy Bergman, David Manis, Roland Sands, Gus Birney, Kevin Yee, Sophie Zucker, Robert Picardo, Wiz Khalifa
Episode 2
Frazar Stearns leaves to meet his fate on the battlefield just as the Dickinson family welcomes a new life.
Directed by Silas HowardWritten by Robbie MacdonaldGuest stars Gus Birney, Will Pullen, Justine Rappaport, Samuel Farnsworth, Kevin Yee, Sophie Zucker, Allegra Heart, Darlene Hunt
Episode 3
Determined to heal the nation, Emily and Lavinia host a sewing circle to support the troops with help from Amherst's finest seamstress, Betty.
Directed by Rachael Abigail HolderWritten by Sophie ZuckerGuest stars Dewight Braxton Jr., Justine Rappaport, Ziwe, Samuel Farnsworth, Kevin Yee, Sophie Zucker, Allegra Heart, Erin Gerasimovich
Episode 4
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 job teaching soldiers.
Directed by Rachael Abigail HolderWritten by Ken Greller, R. Eric ThomasGuest stars Billy Eichner, Zosia Mamet, Beth Ditto, James Michael Lambert, Anthony R. Mottola, Mariah Naomi Sanchez, Wale Adebiyi, Emily Kramm
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Keith PowellWritten by Alena Smith, Francis Weiss RabkinGuest stars Emily Dorsch, Nandita Shenoy, Bex Odorisio, Ryah Nixon, David Michael Garry, Jordan Bellow, Kevin Yee, Sophie Zucker
Episode 6
The Dickinsons take a fun family outing to an asylum. Henry helps the soldiers with a uniform inspection.
Directed by Silas HowardWritten by Ayo EdebiriGuest stars Jordan Lage, Marceline Hugot, Annie Hamilton, Morgan Sullivan, Casey Jane Ellison, Sibyl Santiago, Alexio Barboza, Jamel Davall Rodriguez
Episode 7
After a clash with Sue, Emily wishes she could escape from this troubled time altogether. Austin struggles with a man's responsibility in wartime.
Directed by Heather JackWritten by Alena Smith, ZiweGuest stars Ziwe, Chloe Fineman, Jamel Davall Rodriguez, Tuck Sweeney, Samuel Farnsworth, Joey Odom, Gabriel Ebert, Nore Davis
Episode 8
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 inferno.
Directed by Heather JackWritten by Robbie MacdonaldGuest stars Samuel Farnsworth, Kevin Yee, Sophie Zucker, Robert Picardo, Allegra Heart, Will Pullen, Joey Odom, Max Chernin
Episode 9
Emily takes steps to ensure that her family won't repeat their past mistakes. The Amherst gang gathers for a fond farewell.
Directed by Laura TerrusoWritten by Ken GrellerGuest stars Samuel Farnsworth, Kevin Yee, Sophie Zucker, Robert Picardo, Allegra Heart, Max Chernin, Levi Ricks, Gabriel Ebert
Episode 10
Emily asks Betty to help her design a new dress. The Dickinson family is surprised by an unexpected guest.
Directed by Alena SmithWritten by Alena Smith, R. Eric ThomasGuest stars Wiz Khalifa, Darlene Hunt, Erin Gerasimovich, Neville Lee, Gabriel Ebert, Mirella Cardoso, Imani Pearl Williams, Chinara Stroman
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Hailee SteinfeldEmily Dickinson
Toby HussEdward Dickinson
Adrian EnscoeAustin Dickinson
Anna BaryshnikovLavinia 'Vinnie' Dickinson
Ella HuntSue Gilbert
Amanda WarrenBetty
Chinaza UcheHenry
Jane KrakowskiMrs. Dickinson
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