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Dear Edward

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Generally favorable reviews based on 16 Critic Reviews

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Universal acclaim based on 6 Ratings

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Apple TV+ | Release Date: February 2, 2023

Summary: 12-year-old Edward Adler (Colin O'Brien), the only survivor of a plane crash and the family and friends of the other victims make connections with each other after the tragic accident in the Jason Katims drama series based on the novel of the same name by Ann Napolitano.

Creator: Jason Katims

Genre(s): Drama

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S1:E10. Shelter
Air Date: March 23, 2023
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S1:E9. Paper Covers Rock
Air Date: March 16, 2023
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S1:E8. Music
Air Date: March 9, 2023

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Boston Globe

Matthew Gilbert

Feb 1, 2023

Season 1 Review: A rich, earnest new Apple TV+ drama. ... It aims to be an opus on loss, community, and recovery, and, unlike so many shows these days, it’s willing to be 100 percent sincere. Yes, the music swells for effect, and yes, the gloom is telegraphed at times. The show will definitely invite you to cry — but you just might be willing to accede. Read full review

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The Playlist Emma Fraser

Jan 25, 2023

Season 1 Review: “Dear Edward” presents a compelling and charming collection of stories that point to the power of community and connections even after the sky has fallen. Read full review

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Chicago Sun-Times

Richard Roeper

Feb 3, 2023

Season 1 Review: Nearly every episode has at least one moment that will grab you by the heart, usually right near the end. Fortunately, most of the emotionally resonant moments are legitimately earned, thanks to the sometimes poetic writing and the strong performances from a cast including Connie Britton, Taylor Schilling, Anna Uzele and Idris DeBrand. Read full review

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CNN

Brian Lowry

Feb 3, 2023

Season 1 Review: Finding drama and resilience in the seeds of tragedy, Dear Edward is a sensitively done series that never fully recovers from its challenging premise . . . Intended to be uplifting, the Apple TV+ show is too much of a bummer to wholly recommend boarding this flight. Read full review

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TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Feb 9, 2023

Season 1 Review: The subplots are uneven: some compelling — Anna Uzele is especially good as a politician's idealistic granddaughter — some underdeveloped. [13 - 26 Feb 2023, p.6] Read full review

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Newsday

Verne Gay

Feb 2, 2023

Season 1 Review: A well-intentioned slog. Read full review

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Variety

Daniel D'Addario

Jan 30, 2023

Season 1 Review: Smart but unshapely literary adaptation, full of good intentions and interesting characters but bloated beyond recognition at 10 hours. ... The only performer who seems to be having much fun is Connie Britton, who devours scenery as Dee Dee. Read full review

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KeenWatcher

Feb 4, 2023

Captivating after a single episode, although outlays the actual main characters in episode 2 as those whose life changes. The story resolves around quite a few characters, and can be very emotional to watch. I have not read the book this series is based off, but good to know the story isCaptivating after a single episode, although outlays the actual main characters in episode 2 as those whose life changes. The story resolves around quite a few characters, and can be very emotional to watch. I have not read the book this series is based off, but good to know the story is underpinned by a successful novel.… Expand

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budigob

Feb 5, 2023

Powerfully good acting here, led by Colin O'Brien as the titular character. Schilling and Britton also shine in this brilliant ensemble with a story that is simultaneously heartbreaking and uplifting.

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stepco

Feb 21, 2023

Throughout his career Jason Katims has always been involved with themes related to human connection. Dear Edward is no exception. To me it’s always interesting when film critics go on about how a film is emotionally manipulative.
Anytime a film or TV series evokes feelings of empathy,Throughout his career Jason Katims has always been involved with themes related to human connection. Dear Edward is no exception. To me it’s always interesting when film critics go on about how a film is emotionally manipulative.
Anytime a film or TV series evokes feelings of empathy, compassion ., and heart for the human condition and champions the importance of human connection I’m all in. Dear Edward does not disappoint.Connie Britton in particular was excellent.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: February 3, 2023
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  S1:E10. Shelter
  Air Date: March 23, 2023
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  S1:E9. Paper Covers Rock
  Air Date: March 16, 2023
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  S1:E8. Music
  Air Date: March 9, 2023
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  S1:E7. Folklore
  Air Date: March 2, 2023
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  S1:E6. Truth
  Air Date: February 23, 2023
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  S1:E5. Haunted
  Air Date: February 16, 2023
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  S1:E4. Chrysalis
  Air Date: February 9, 2023
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  S1:E3. Stuff
  Air Date: February 2, 2023
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  S1:E2. Food
  Air Date: February 2, 2023
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: February 2, 2023