Anne with an E
Anne with an E
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Anne with an E

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8.7
Yr 2017
Rt 47m
Status Canceled
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Series Brief

Overview

A coming-of-age story about an outsider who, against all odds and numerous challenges, fights for love and acceptance and for her place in the world. The series centers on a young orphaned girl in the late 1890s, who, after an abusive childhood spent in orphanages and the homes of strangers, is mistakenly sent to live with an elderly woman and her aging brother. Over time, 13-year-old Anne will transform their lives and eventually the small town in which they live with her unique spirit, fierce intellect and brilliant imagination.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 65 /100

Critical reception for Anne with an E is sharply polarized. Many reviewers praise the series for its vibrant production quality, strong character performances, and sharp, intelligent dialogue that elevates it above typical teen dramas. Supporters frequently describe the show as an empowering and immersive experience that successfully breathes new life into the setting of Prince Edward Island.

Conversely, traditionalists and fans of the original novels often find the series to be a disappointment. Critics who dislike the adaptation frequently point to its shift toward a darker, grittier tone, arguing that the show introduces bleak themes and unnecessary trauma—such as detailed flashbacks to abusive pasts—that undermine the innocence and soul of L.M. Montgomery’s source material.

“An empowering, witty, uplifting show that will leave you longing for more.”

“Anne with an E claimed to honor Anne Shirley, but gutted the soul of the original.”

“Anne is talkative to a fault and delightfully precocious.”

“Some aspects of it were wonderful and compelling.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

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Why fans love it

This period drama transforms the familiar 19th-century setting into a canvas for intense emotional stakes. Rather than leaning on the typical reserved temperament of the era, the series centers on an imaginative teenager whose abrasive honesty serves as a catalyst for change. By placing an outsider at the heart of a small, traditional community, the narrative examines how unconventional viewpoints reshape the social fabric of a rigid household.

Amybeth McNulty anchors the production with a performance that balances sharp intellect against a history of systemic neglect. The storytelling avoids the sentimental traps common in coming-of-age tales, choosing instead to focus on the grit required to build a found family. It is a portrait of resilience in an unforgiving world, defined by a cheerful insistence on belonging despite constant rejection.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 21
Longest run 27 eps
Show 67 more
Matt Willis as Tradesman 1 episode Torquil Colbo as Sam 1 episode Alden Adair as Shady Man 1 episode Rob Ramsay as Mr. Avery 1 episode Daniel Kash as Pawnbroker 3 episodes Tyler Barish as Newsie 1 episode Andrea Creighton as Maid 1 episode Leanne Miller as Scullery Maid 1 episode Zenna Davis-Jones as Young Woman 1 episode Norman Owen as Man 1 episode Merle Newell as Woman 1 episode David Ingram as Mr. Harmon Andrews 8 episodes Porter Schaefer as Little Boy 1 episode Nicolette Pearse as Vandeuse 1 episode Stephen Jackson as Cobbler 1 episode Shannon McDonough as Cobbler's Wife 1 episode Anna Claire Bartlam as Young Jeannie 1 episode Kira Gelineau as Young Jeannie's Friend 1 episode Brenda Bazinet as Jeannie 1 episode Wayne Best as John Blythe 2 episodes Deborah Grover as Josephine Barry 9 episodes Brian Tree as Minister 12 episodes Darren Eisnor as Young John Blythe 1 episode Dan Lett as Clayton (Shopkeeper) 1 episode Kyle Meagher as Billy's Pal #1 16 episodes David Kirby as Doctor 1 episode Katelyn Wells as Mary Joe 2 episodes Catherine McNally as Mrs. Kincannon 2 episodes Fiona Byrne as Mrs. Gillis 1 episode Jim Annan as Mr. Gillis 1 episode Neil Foster as Bank Manager 1 episode Gabriel Grennan as Young Matthew Cuthbert 2 episodes Ian D. Clark as Stationmaster 2 episodes Jonathan Holmes as Mr. William Barry 20 episodes Cara Ricketts as Mary Lacroix 6 episodes Helen Johns as Mrs. Eliza Barry 23 episodes Sarah Dodd as Matron 2 episodes Daimen Landori-Hoffman as Billy's Pal #2 16 episodes Dan Warry-Smith as Stablemaster 2 episodes Philip Williams as Thomas Lynde 16 episodes Ryan Kiera Armstrong as Minnie May Barry 16 episodes Stephen Tracey as Mr. Phillips 9 episodes Kent Staines as Rollings 6 episodes Cassidy Fox as Young Marilla Cuthbert 2 episodes Michael Crawford as Husband 4 episodes Ella Jonas Farlinger as Prissy Andrews 13 episodes Lia Pappas-Kemps as Jane Andrews 20 episodes Christian Martyn as Billy Andrews 16 episodes Kyla Matthews as Ruby Gillis 21 episodes Miranda McKeon as Josie Pye 18 episodes Glenna Walters as Tillie Boulter 17 episodes Jacob Horsley as Charlie Sloane 18 episodes Jacob Ursomarzo as Moody Spurgeon 20 episodes Dalmar Abuzeid as Sebastian 'Bash' Lacroix 18 episodes Taras Lesiuk as Nate 4 episodes Ted Atherton as Mr. Rose 2 episodes Brandon Oakes as Aluk 6 episodes Aymeric Jett Montaz as Jerry Baynard 22 episodes Janet Porter as Mrs. Andrews 10 episodes Ashleigh Stewart as Winifred Rose 7 episodes Trenna Keating as Mrs. Pye 7 episodes Dana Solomon as Oqwatnuk 6 episodes Kiawentiio as Ka'kwet 5 episodes Araya Mengesha as Elijah Hanford 5 episodes Nicky Lawrence as Jocelyn 5 episodes Lisa Codrington as Constance 5 episodes Christina Pitts Jazzar as Wife 3 episodes
Production Board

Crew

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Set Decoration Buyer
Production Design
Costume Supervisor
Cinematography
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Art Direction
Makeup Department Head
Digital Imaging Technician
First Assistant "A" Camera
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Art Department Coordinator
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Signal Match

Similarity

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

based on novel or book canada friendship unrequited love coming of age orphan period drama 19th century found family period piece heartfelt teenager cheerful
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
March 19, 2017
Status
Canceled
Episode Runtime
47 minutes
Origin
CA
TMDB Votes
4,975