Anne of Green Gables (2016)
  • Network: PBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Nov 24, 2016
Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4

Critic Reviews

  1. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Dorothy Rabinowitz
    Nov 18, 2016
    80
    There are no surprises in this story. All is predictable, sorrows pass, happiness triumphs--a formula that works out splendidly in this endearing tale.
  2. Yahoo TV
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Nov 22, 2016
    70
    Overall, the pacing of the new Anne is rather slow, but not so much that it ruins the underlying heartfelt emotions that make just about every variation on Anne of Green Gables irresistible.
  3. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Hanh Nguyen
    Nov 23, 2016
    67
    This adaptation may suffer in comparison to the novel and iconic 1980s miniseries, but it’s still fun family fare for the holidays.
  5. Variety
    Reviewed by: Sonia Saraiya
    Nov 18, 2016
    40
    In the choice between making a good adaptation or a good film, L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables chooses... neither, content with being a dull film and a mediocre adaptation. It’s not poorly done as much as it’s just off, with an interpretation of the story that feels like a blurred copy of the original.