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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
Emily's insular poetic world is rocked when Sue introduces her to Sam Bowles, a newspaper editor with a strong interest in publishing women.
Directed by Christopher StorerWritten by Alena SmithGuest stars Chinaza Uche, James Urbaniak, Finn Jones, Pico Alexander, Ayo Edebiri, Gus Birney, Kevin Yee, Sophie Zucker
Episode 2
Her participation in an Amherst baking contest gives Emily a taste of fame and celebrity, but she questions the benefits.
Directed by Christopher StorerWritten by Rachel AxlerGuest stars Chinaza Uche, Emilio Oliveira, Anna O'Donoghue, Brendan Hayes, Olivia Khoshatefeh, Manuela Sosa, Jessica Hecht, Finn Jones
Episode 3
Torn about whether to allow Sam to publish her work, Emily hosts a séance in search of guidance.
Directed by Rosemary RodriguezWritten by Alena Smith, Sophie ZuckerGuest stars Amanda Warren, Chinaza Uche, Teddy Bergman, Finn Jones, Pico Alexander, Ayo Edebiri, Gus Birney, Kevin Yee
Episode 4
After some time without news from Sam, Emily begins to suffer from writer's block. To rediscover her inspiration, she ventures into the landscape.
Directed by Rosemary RodriguezWritten by Robbie MacdonaldGuest stars Timothy Simons, Finn Jones, Pico Alexander, Ayo Edebiri, Gus Birney, Kevin Yee, Sophie Zucker, Allegra Heart
Episode 5
When she learns that Sam plans to publish her poem, Emily embraces being his latest discovery while attending one of Sue's salons.
Directed by Silas HowardWritten by Ken GrellerGuest stars Chinaza Uche, Teddy Bergman, Jibz Cameron, Ade Otukoya, Finn Jones, Pico Alexander, Ayo Edebiri, Gus Birney
Episode 6
Things don't go as planned when Emily tries to express her gratitude to Sam during a night at the opera.
Directed by Silas HowardWritten by Alena SmithGuest stars Kelli Barrett, Curtis Bannister, Lindsay Nicole Chambers, Ron Crawford, Finn Jones, Pico Alexander
Episode 7
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.
Directed by Stacie PassonWritten by Yael GreenGuest stars Amanda Warren, Chinaza Uche, Jessica Hecht, Jen Ponton, Finn Jones, Gus Birney, Samuel Farnsworth, Levi Ricks
Episode 8
When her poem is finally published in Sam's newspaper, Emily is shocked to discover that she has become invisible to the world.
Directed by Stacie PassonWritten by Alena Smith, Ayo EdebiriGuest stars Chinaza Uche, Nick Kroll, Ade Otukoya, Omar Shaukat, Tim Simon, Braeden Brickner, Tatiana Marie Barber, Anthony Auguste
Episode 9
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 political event.
Directed by Silas HowardWritten by Robbie MacdonaldGuest stars Chinaza Uche, Marié Botha, Brendan Dalton, Finn Jones, Pico Alexander, Will Pullen, Samuel Farnsworth, Kevin Yee
Episode 10
While the whole town attends the christening of Jane's baby, Emily fights to get her poems back from Sam.
Directed by Silas HowardWritten by Alena SmithGuest stars Finn Jones, Pico Alexander, Ayo Edebiri, Gus Birney, Will Pullen, Samuel Farnsworth, Kevin Yee, Sophie Zucker
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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