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As Episode 1 of "Dear Edward" (2023 release; 10 episodes of about 50 min each) opens, we are introduced to siblings Jordan and Eddie, roaming New York's Central Park on their bikes. Big changes are in the air: their family is about to move to Los Angeles. In a parallel story line, we are introduced to Congresswoman Washington, whose staff includes her granddaughter Adriana. They are getting ready for a flight to LAX. At this point we are 10 minutes into the opening episode.
Couple of comments: this mini-series is based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Ann Napolitano. I have not read the novel so I can't comment how closely this TV adaptation sticks to the book. Equally important, this adaptation is spearheaded by Jason Katims, best known for bringing us the critically acclaimed "Friday Night Football" TV adaptation. I have seen the initial 3 episodes of "Dear Edward", and bottom line is that I am now emotionally invested in the story line in a way that I did not expect. Kudos to young Colin O'Brien, who is masterful in the title role of the 12 yo boy who must deal with being the sole survivor of an airplane crash. Taylor Schilling plays the role Eddie/Edward's aunt, herself struggling with various life-altering doubts. There are LOTS of parallel story lines and characters, so it will take you a while to settle in, or at least it did for me, but I was surprised how it all works so well.
The initial three episodes of "Dear Edward" premiered this weekend on Apple TV. The remaining 7 episodes will be released on a weekly basis on Fridays. If you are in the mood for a heavy duty, emotionally-laden family drama, I'd readily suggest you check this out, and draw your own conclusion.
Couple of comments: this mini-series is based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Ann Napolitano. I have not read the novel so I can't comment how closely this TV adaptation sticks to the book. Equally important, this adaptation is spearheaded by Jason Katims, best known for bringing us the critically acclaimed "Friday Night Football" TV adaptation. I have seen the initial 3 episodes of "Dear Edward", and bottom line is that I am now emotionally invested in the story line in a way that I did not expect. Kudos to young Colin O'Brien, who is masterful in the title role of the 12 yo boy who must deal with being the sole survivor of an airplane crash. Taylor Schilling plays the role Eddie/Edward's aunt, herself struggling with various life-altering doubts. There are LOTS of parallel story lines and characters, so it will take you a while to settle in, or at least it did for me, but I was surprised how it all works so well.
The initial three episodes of "Dear Edward" premiered this weekend on Apple TV. The remaining 7 episodes will be released on a weekly basis on Fridays. If you are in the mood for a heavy duty, emotionally-laden family drama, I'd readily suggest you check this out, and draw your own conclusion.
- paul-allaer
- 4 feb 2023
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This has some excellent writing and acting, I mean the actors are really outstanding in this. It's pace is a little slow, but that is really ok because it's a drama and fitting. The only distraction and issue I have personally, and maybe it's just me, is how it is constantly and endlessly drowning in music. The kind of music that is so sappy, so depressing, and it's overpowering in so many scenes where if they took it away we would have so much more power in the moment without feeling like we are being pushed to emote, So that is my only complaint, is the soundtrack. The music producer needs to just pull back about 60%. Again, phenomenal acting. What a great cast.
- NicholasMCG
- 7 feb 2023
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After watching the 3st episodes, I can tell you that this show, so far,is pretty good.
I like what they did, without going into too much details to avoid any spoilers, they pretty much wanted us (the viewers) to be interested/focused on the plot. But then, brought really interesting characters and then skillfully shifted the focus of the show to another in a really chirurgical way. Beautifully done.
As i'm sure you've read the synopsis, it starts by you being focused on the whole crash/incident and then will have you focus on the aftermath and especially onto these characters.
And I think they did this transition really well.
I can't put my fingers on what exactly I was expecting going into this show, but it wasn't this, and i've suprinsingly really been enjoying those 3 episodes.
So if you're looking the reviews to decide on whether you should give this show a shot or not, the answer is yes.
And if you don't like it, it's fine.
I like what they did, without going into too much details to avoid any spoilers, they pretty much wanted us (the viewers) to be interested/focused on the plot. But then, brought really interesting characters and then skillfully shifted the focus of the show to another in a really chirurgical way. Beautifully done.
As i'm sure you've read the synopsis, it starts by you being focused on the whole crash/incident and then will have you focus on the aftermath and especially onto these characters.
And I think they did this transition really well.
I can't put my fingers on what exactly I was expecting going into this show, but it wasn't this, and i've suprinsingly really been enjoying those 3 episodes.
So if you're looking the reviews to decide on whether you should give this show a shot or not, the answer is yes.
And if you don't like it, it's fine.
- faridbernamonti
- 3 feb 2023
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It started out pretty good but it quickly went downhill from there.
Some of the individual stories are more interesting (the congresswoman) or campy enough to enjoy (the rich woman). The rest are just meh, or plain awful, specially the leading kid. Sorry, but he's just insuferable.
What's the point with the whole "he's receiving letters" from all the promos and from that super corny opening credits? It's not part of the plot at all.
I dont know what's the story they want to tell, without an overall goal? Just characters living their life's for multiple seasons? That's not very entertaining, TBH. This could've been a movie instead.
Some of the individual stories are more interesting (the congresswoman) or campy enough to enjoy (the rich woman). The rest are just meh, or plain awful, specially the leading kid. Sorry, but he's just insuferable.
What's the point with the whole "he's receiving letters" from all the promos and from that super corny opening credits? It's not part of the plot at all.
I dont know what's the story they want to tell, without an overall goal? Just characters living their life's for multiple seasons? That's not very entertaining, TBH. This could've been a movie instead.
- MisterFloppy
- 10 mar 2023
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This show is spectacular! I don't understand how anybody could not like this show. In my opinion this may be the best television series on TV right now. I am watching all the good stuff out right now and this easily hits my top 3. The acting is superb, the writing is fantastic, the storyline is on point, and it will warm your heart in every way. I wish we had more shows like this out right now. This is a show you could watch with the family but there is a small amount of bad language here and there and a couple romantic scenes, but no nudity. I think it sends a good message to teenagers and kids. It's a must watch for all!
- reggiemiller-59077
- 24 feb 2023
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Wow! I have no idea where this show is going but the 1st two episodes "HIT HARD" on the emotional sadness scale. It could just be that something about it this show resonated with just me, I don't even know. There is so much depth, expression, hurt that the show does such a great job of bringing it to the viewer, at least this viewer. I hope Dear Edward will soon have an upward track on the GUT-WRENCHING EMOTIONAL SADNESS path because of right now, after Ep.2,, I don't think I can watch anymore episodes that are this "heavy hearted" as it's been too emotionally draining.
Very powerful and emotional show.
Music just fits perfectly with all of the powerful scenes!
Very powerful and emotional show.
Music just fits perfectly with all of the powerful scenes!
- qpgyjcgqws
- 3 feb 2023
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This series really started off strong in the first few episodes. Some amazing performances all round, I won't deny that. You do get pulled into the individual stories at first. But then it plateaus and becomes a bit meh, there seems to be no rise and fall with in the story lines, the soundtrack etc. No real tension and release, just meh. I feel at times it becomes hard to find empathy for a majority of the characters and what they are going through because they make some very selfish decisions. So now I've lost interest at episode 5. I'm wondering if this would have been better served as a 2 hour film rather than a series?
- erincarter256
- 17 feb 2023
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I bumped into this series by chance and I really didn't know what to expect. It starts slowly as if for many people the tragedy of the plane crash had frozen them in time. But it's just a facade a multilayered one but a facade. A group is formed for the grieves and beneath the surface of every single character, there's an entire world to discover. One one hand a tragedy has ripped people apart and on the other the tragedy has brought together a variety of people that would not have met otherwise. Then we have our miracle boy, the only survival of the plane crash who has to find the strength to carry on with life despite having lost his parents and his hero older brother with whom he was inseparable. Yet, he is not alone: nobody is! This series is a reminder for us all not to take anything for granted because every moment can be your last or someone else's. We get lost in our human drama and suddenly a wake up call happens and we regret not having said or done certain things. We don't know why we are here but every moment counts and every person needs a hug. It's an extremely profound drama which touches a lot of no no buttons. Watch it with an open heart because that's where this series belongs.
- luxinfinity
- 23 feb 2023
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- florenceidika
- 4 feb 2023
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Everything about it is designed to tug at my heart. The performances are wonderful. But, I find it slow and tedious with implausible moments and scenes. But, worst of all are the constant pop songs for every scene. It just feels like a giant club beating me into CONNECTING & FEELING. Let ME find the moment, don't point a giant emotional song at it like: "Here is the part where you should feel melancholy."
I like Jason Katims, I love Connie Britton but, this is a miss for me. I'm sad because I was looking forward to it and because Katims is talented but I just feel this is so constantly poignant that it dulls you after a while.
I like Jason Katims, I love Connie Britton but, this is a miss for me. I'm sad because I was looking forward to it and because Katims is talented but I just feel this is so constantly poignant that it dulls you after a while.
- generic230-1
- 6 mar 2023
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- terrylarosa
- 2 feb 2023
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I'm not sure why I feel such a connection with this show but after seeing the trailing only I was in love. I finished some of it and the acting is superb it is my favorite Apple show until they release call me. Edward is a well developed character and the show overall shows how trama can affect kids life and how it shapes kids and it does so perfectly. The ideas developed in the first 30 minutes of the first episode make you sad because you have an idea about what will happen The relationship between Eddie and his brother makes me want to cry because it is realistic and it leads to a perfect story. If you want to enjoy caring crying and the feeling of remorse this is a must watch.
The show starts at a peak and although it does not maintain its momentum, the episodes that follow are still worth getting credit. Once you get attached to the life of the orphaned boy at the start of the show, feeling how he feels and knowing why he is not like any other ordinary kid, I swear you won't want to miss any part of the show. It is also impressive about how the same boy picks up friends and its unlike any other kid would act after undergoing the same trauma. The support cast also deserves much credit after all for making the show such a great one to look forward to watch. These are inclusive of characters whom their relatives, husbands and loved ones become diseased following the aftermath at the start of the show. All of the cast contribute to the tonnes of emotion in the show. Overall, it is a wonderful show.
- anthonymaina-92785
- 15 mar 2023
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- kathleenwhalen-49818
- 20 mag 2023
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Dear Edward digs its heels into your emotions and doesn't let go. From the creative genius of Jason Katmins of Friday Night Lights (And My So Called Life) fame based on the novel of the same name it is a tightly interwoven journey of grieving and self discovery. The acting is outstanding. Connie Britton is a triumph in possibly her greatest role ever. I found myself choked up in nearly every episode. Colin O'Brian the amazing Edward of the title is an actor to watch. The rest of the cast add texture and brevity like one big deep, rich nourishing pot of soup that will warm your hands and your tortured soul.
- buckwinthrop-16041
- 11 mar 2023
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Could be so much more but it is a real snooze fest. Acting is really good but there are too many characters and too many plot lines. I wish they focused on just a few instead of so many - most aren't even that interesting.
The biggest mystery is why I keep expecting it to get better. Soundtrack is good. Not sure what else to say but except maybe just read the book instead. I really wanted it to be better but sadly it is not that great.
It means well but does not land and I think again not worth the time. Might have been better as a movie focusing on just a few characters and story lines. Shrinking is great though - watch that one!
The biggest mystery is why I keep expecting it to get better. Soundtrack is good. Not sure what else to say but except maybe just read the book instead. I really wanted it to be better but sadly it is not that great.
It means well but does not land and I think again not worth the time. Might have been better as a movie focusing on just a few characters and story lines. Shrinking is great though - watch that one!
- phillipdungan
- 23 feb 2023
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In a time where we all have seem to forget how to deeply feel, connect and empathize, Dear Edward provided me a platform to reengage with all my emotions. I crave more and hope for a Season 2. Depressing? No. At times heartbreaking? Yes. But this series is about raw situations that most of us can relate to. Life isn't clean, packaged perfectly, and certainly not always joyful. The story of Edward and others as they deal with personal tragedy and learn to navigate life beyond is refreshingly real. If you want to feel and reconnect to familiar life pains in an effort to personally grow, I highly recommend you watch Dear Edward.
An endearing series. Has prompted me to now read the book. The story wrapped up but certainly could be extended for a second season with any luck.
Most episodes have a mix of emotions, enough to get you feeling sad and happy.
Most of the characters had depth and their complexities unfolded as the series went on. The actors owned their characters and did fantastic jobs at portrayed them throughout the series.
While not having read the book, I imagine the story onscreen is closely aligned to that of the book.
Well worth watching. A fair amount of swearing which means it is not advisable for under 13.
Most episodes have a mix of emotions, enough to get you feeling sad and happy.
Most of the characters had depth and their complexities unfolded as the series went on. The actors owned their characters and did fantastic jobs at portrayed them throughout the series.
While not having read the book, I imagine the story onscreen is closely aligned to that of the book.
Well worth watching. A fair amount of swearing which means it is not advisable for under 13.
- craigkerwin-27730
- 24 mar 2023
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- madoosa-5223
- 15 lug 2023
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