Anyone up for a trip to Prince Edward Island? Anne of Green Gables is one of my favorite books of all time since I was a kid. When I heard that Netflix had a series based on the books, I was beyond excited to see what this could turn out to be. Season 1 of Anne with an E follows the book pretty closely, with a few twists thrown in. It starts off with a mistake that ends up changing the lives in Avonlea forever. Close siblings Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert have decided to adopt a boy to help them out on their farm at Green Gables. Instead of finding a boy at the train station, an imaginative redheaded girl named Anne is brought to them. Despite a rocky start and Anne's never-ending call to making trouble, the three become a family, and Anne makes a mark on everyone she meets. I know I said I was excited to watch it, but I couldn't help being hesitant before hitting play on the first episode. I loved this book so much because I could identify myself a lot with Anne, but what if this changed everything? Despite this fear, I still dove headfirst into the series. In a lot of ways, it was silly to be afraid because the first season really captured the essence of the book entirely. From the breath-taking rural scenery of Prince Edward Island to the small, quirky community of Avonlea, it checked all the boxes from its source material. I fell in love with the classic all over again with each new episode. Amybeth McNulty literally shined at her title role as Anne Shirley-Cuthbert and stole every scene she was in. She was curious, imaginative and eager for an adventure... which, of course, leads to her getting in trouble in every episode so far. McNulty displayed the bright spirit well as this series took darker, unexpected turns compared to previous adaptations of the famous novel. Despite the trouble she always seemed to find herself in, Anne sees her small victories with charm and grace. I couldn't help but cheer her on as she navigates through her new world. This is definitely not the typical Anne of Green Gables adaptation because it doesn't shy away from the tough topics of bullying, racism, and other subjects. I can't wait to delve into the next season to see what else it has to offer.
A petition for my own Gilbert Blythe, please and thank you!
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