Because I Could Not Stop
- Episode aired Nov 1, 2019
- TV-14
- 36m
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Emily's attempt to publish a poem sparks backlash.Emily's attempt to publish a poem sparks backlash.Emily's attempt to publish a poem sparks backlash.
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Meet Emily Dickinson or at least Hailee's version
Dickinson is one of my all-time favorite TV shows. It has such a unique feel, and the cast and story are amazing. Above all, Hailee Steinfeld gives an amazing performance as Emily Dickinson, arguably one of the best of her career. And it is crazy to think it all started here. In this episode, we are introduced to Emily Dickinson and her family. Now, it should be noted that this show is more like historical fiction than an attempt to be a historical drama. Some supernatural elements are also thrown in that help advance the story and its themes. So don't watch it. I hope to get a 100% true representation of the real Emily Dickinson. After all, the characters talk like they live in 2019, even though they are dressed for the 1860s. Instead, I would argue that this show is an attempt to capture who Emily was and the culture of the time she lived in. This idea is made clear in the opening as it shows Emily as someone who has a passion for writing poetry even if her life doesn't always suit her aspirations. Here, we are introduced to Hailee's Emily Dickinson. She is smart and witty and only cares about her poetry despite her mother's attempt to get her married. We are also introduced to Emily's sister, Lavinia. She is unlike Emily as she is a pretty girl who is only interested in boys and girly things. We also meet Emily's father, her brother Austin and his fiance, and Emily's best friend, Sue Gilbert. The casting is great, and all the Characters work well with each other. Especially Emily and Sue have amazing chemistry. My only real criticism would be that Sue could have been introduced better. For someone who is so important not only to this episode but the show as a whole, I feel like Sue could've been introduced with some respect and not as the bud of a joke. However, that is only a minor criticism. I love this show and this episode. Hailee was simply the perfect choice to play Emily. She acts like a writer so much and is someone you can relate to and root for while also being super funny. Haille is also simply stunning in both the white dress she wears around the house and the red dress she wears to see death. But more than her looks, she plays Emily as a smart, intelligent, and funny young woman who knows what she wants from life but is unsure how to get it. All in all, it's a great show that everyone should watch alone for Emily's performance. "Because I could not stop for Death- He kindly stopped for me- The Carriage held but just Ourselves- And Immortality."- Emily Dickinson.
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- Apr 20, 2024
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