Episode 1
Because I could not stop
34m6.7 / 10
Emily's attempt to publish a poem sparks backlash.
Episode credits
Directed by David Gordon GreenWritten by Alena SmithGuest stars Chinaza Uche, Warren Katz, Samuel Farnsworth, Wiz Khalifa
TV series
Dickinson
2019TV-143 seasons8.5 / 10
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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
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 2
I have never seen ‘Volcanoes’
27m8.3 / 10
Women are forbidden at Amherst, so Emily and Sue get creative to attend a lecture.
Episode credits
Directed by David Gordon GreenWritten by Rachel Axler, Alena SmithGuest stars Amanda Warren, Samuel Farnsworth, Darlene Hunt, Jeremy Lawrence, James Dwyer
Episode 3
Wild nights
26m6.5 / 10
Emily and Austin throw a party, and their mutual love for Sue causes tension.
Episode credits
Directed by Lynn SheltonWritten by Alena Smith, Ali WallerGuest stars Chinaza Uche, Gus Halper, Jason Mantzoukas, Gus Birney, Samuel Farnsworth, Kevin Yee, Sophie Zucker, Allegra Heart
Episode 4
Alone, I cannot be
28m8.3 / 10
Emily seeks help from an author when her favorite tree is threatened.
Episode credits
Directed by Lynn SheltonWritten by Alena SmithGuest stars Chinaza Uche, John Mulaney, Gus Birney, Samuel Farnsworth, Kevin Yee, Sophie Zucker, Robert Picardo, Allegra Heart
Episode 5
I am afraid to own a Body
28m7.3 / 10
Emily confronts tough issues at a meeting of the local Shakespeare Club.
Episode credits
Directed by Silas HowardWritten by Ken Greller, Alena SmithGuest stars Chinaza Uche, Gus Halper, Gus Birney, Samuel Farnsworth, Kevin Yee, Sophie Zucker, Allegra Heart, Darlene Hunt
Episode 6
A brief, but patient illness
29m7.6 / 10
Emily takes a “sick day” to write and finds a connection with her father's law clerk.
Episode credits
Directed by Silas HowardWritten by Rachel AxlerGuest stars Chinaza Uche, Matt Lauria, Jason Mantzoukas, Darlene Hunt, Michael Braun, Peter Maloney
Episode 7
We lose - because we win
27m8.1 / 10
On her father's election day, Emily defiantly attempts to publish another poem.
Episode credits
Directed by Stacie PassonWritten by Alena Smith, Robbie MacdonaldGuest stars Chinaza Uche, Matt Lauria, Gus Birney, Sophie Zucker, Robert Picardo, Allegra Heart, Darlene Hunt
Episode 8
There’s a certain Slant of light
32m7.7 / 10
On Christmas, Emily tries to be the “good little woman.” Zosia Mamet guest stars.
Episode credits
Directed by Stacie PassonWritten by Hayes DavenportGuest stars Gus Halper, Matt Lauria, Jessica Hecht, Gus Birney, Zosia Mamet, Robert Picardo, John Leonard Thompson, Dee Hoty
Episode 9
‘Faith’ is a fine invention
32m7.4 / 10
During a solar eclipse, Emily confronts the Shadow of Death in her home.
Episode credits
Directed by Patrick R. NorrisWritten by Darlene HuntGuest stars Amanda Warren, Chinaza Uche, Gus Halper, Matt Lauria, Warren Katz, Gus Birney, Samuel Farnsworth, Kevin Yee
Episode 10
I felt a Funeral, in my Brain
30m7.4 / 10finale
Emily’s relationships are challenged as she moves into a new chapter of life.
Episode credits
Directed by Patrick R. NorrisWritten by Alena Smith, Ali WallerGuest stars Amanda Warren, Chinaza Uche, Gus Halper, Matt Lauria, Jason Mantzoukas, Warren Katz, John Mulaney, Jessica Hecht
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
More about Dickinson
Cast
Hailee SteinfeldEmily Dickinson
Toby HussEdward Dickinson
Adrian EnscoeAustin Dickinson
Anna BaryshnikovLavinia 'Vinnie' Dickinson
Ella HuntSue Gilbert
Amanda WarrenBetty
Chinaza UcheHenry
Jane KrakowskiMrs. DickinsonCredits
- Created by
- Alena Smith
- Written by
- Alena Smith, Robbie Macdonald, Ken Greller, Rachel Axler, Ayo Edebiri, Ali Waller, Sophie Zucker, R. Eric Thomas, Darlene Hunt, Yael Green, Hayes Davenport, Ziwe, Francis Weiss Rabkin
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 30
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Apple TV
wiipUnited States
Anonymous ContentUnited States
Sugar23United States- Tuning Fork ProductionsUnited States
Themes
19th centuryemily dickinsonfictional biographyforebodingfrightenedfuriousintrospectivelesbian relationship
