Anne with an Eis one of Netflix’s most famous shows and most missed too. Thecoming-of-age seriesis based on L.M. Montgomery’sAnne of Green Gablesbooks. There have been many adaptations of the books, but the most famous one, especially with today’s generation, isAnne with an E.
In the series, we get to see Anne Shirley (Amybeth McNulty) who found a loving home and was adopted. We fall in love with her character, her imagination, and how she doesn’t stop talking passionately about what she loves, even if we won’t admit that last part.
One of the reasons that made it quite successful is how light-hearted it was, but it cared about many topics. This gave the audience the chance to enjoy the calming atmosphere of the show while looking at issues that existed during the period the show takes place. From gender inequality to racism,Anne with an Ediscussed a lot.
Despite all of these good things about the show, which almost everyone agrees on, Netflix made a shocking decision bycanceling it after the third season. This decision came in 2019. Since then, fans have made several petitions calling for one more season of the show, but unfortunately, this doesn’t seem a possibility anymore. So if you missAnne with an E, here are ten shows to watch next which will remind you of the beautiful atmosphere the Canadian show had.
10Derry Girls
Derry Girlsis a comedy show created and written by Lisa McGee, and it takes place during the 1990s in Northern Ireland. The three-seasons show focuses on five teenagers who try to deal with life and the many problems they face since they live during the times of the Troubles. The five teenagers are Erin, Orla, Clare, Michelle, and James.
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While it may seem at first thatDerry Girlsis completely different thanAnne with an E, they actually have some similarities. InDerry Girls, the main protagonist, Erin, is similar to Anne and her character. Like Anne, Erinloves writing and literature; she dreams of being a famous writer. She is also ambitious and passionate which are qualities we see in Anne. Erin cares about what others think of her and feels like she doesn’t fit, but she manages to overcome that.
The two series also show us how the main characters find comfort in their friends and how important friendships are to them. Therefore, you will find thatDerry Girlsisn’t that different fromAnne with an Eand you should consider giving it a watch.
9Dickinson
Dickinsonis an Apple TV+ original series and it has three seasons. The series follows the life of poetess Emily Dickinson (Hailee Steinfeld) and what it means to be a woman in the 19th century. We see the social constraints of that age which is similar toAnne with an E.
The show is loved by many,especially by the LGBTQ+ communitywho ship Emily and Sue Gilbert. With a love relationship so beautiful as theirs, it is hard to dislikeDickinson. What makes the show even better is the fact that they included some of Emily’s real letters in the series. Therefore, the audience will hear her letters and also go with her on her journey to enter the literary world.
You would love the show especially because both Anne and Emily loved poetry. The series is unique in how it hasa touch of modernityso it won’t be all about historical events. You would get to see forbidden romance and an intense love relationship that the fans still cherish and make edits about even after the show ended.
Of course, all these edits look amazing with the period costumes that the characters wear. Some of the topics in the show include how Emily challenges society, gender roles, family, and more. You will find everything you could wish for in a historical drama inDickinson.
8The Queen’s Gambit
LikeAnne with an E, Netflix’sThe Queen’s Gambitis another historical drama that you should watch. The show takes place in the 1960s and the audience witnesses what it was like to live back then. The show’s main protagonist, Beth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy)was also an orphanlike Anne.
Beth has an immense talent when it comes to chess, and we see her entering world tournaments and competing against male chess players without caring for the gender roles of the time. We can easily describe her as a chess prodigy.
When she gets adopted, Beth’s foster father leaves the family, and she decides to help her foster mother, Alma, by playing in and winning chess tournaments. WhileThe Queen’s Gambitis more serious thanAnne with an E, it still has similarities, and it is a coming-of-age story. Some of the themes that the show tackles are mental illness and addiction.
The show is alsobased on the novelof the same name that was written by Walter Tevis. More reasons to love it is the perfect costumes they used that fit the historical period.
7Anne Of Green Gables
If you lovedAnne with an Ea lot to the point where you simply want to watch the story all over again, then you should watch the 1985 version ofAnne of Green Gables. This two-part miniseries would fit those who loved the books since it stays true to them more thanAnne with an E. Of course, both shows worked in their own way despite how much they depended on the books. There are manyadaptations of L.M. Montgomery’s books, and this is one of the best.
No one can ever get bored from watching this classic coming-of-age story about the strong Anne and how her character develops. In Kevin Sullivan’s adaptation, the story focuses more on Anne’s relationship with Gilbert plus her friendship with Diana which many fans wanted to see more of inAnne with an E.
6Little House on the Prairie
Little House on the Prairieis another series that gives very similar vibes and atmosphere to those ofAnne with an E. The 1974 series has nine seasons, and it was praised by critics.Little House on the Prairiealso won several awards including four Emmys.
It follows the Ingalls family and their prairie life which makes it similar toAnne with an Ebecause of howit portrays family relationships. The show takes place in the late 1800s and the audience gets the chance to follow the Ingalls family on their daily adventures. Other topics you will find in the show are love and community.
With several awards under its name,Little House on the Prairiewas successful. It might not beAnne with an E, but it has its own merits. It was based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’sLittle Housebook series. However, the show was based loosely on the books with some major events being kept in the TV adaptation.
5Anne of Avonlea
Another series that depicted the famous classic story beforeAnne with an EisAnne of Avonlea, the 1975 version. It was a miniseries that was actually a sequel to a previous miniseries titledAnne of Green Gableswhich was released in 1972. In this one, we get to see Anne aftershe became a teacherin a girls' boarding school in England.
It would still be a unique experience to watch this version. It would be watching the same story but with completely different actors during a different era. The series had six episodes and gives fans a glimpse of what could’ve been with the Netflix series.
4Downton Abbey
Another period drama to watch would be 2010’sDownton Abbey. The show almost needs no introduction due to how famous it is even today. The historical drama series had six seasons. It follows the lives of the Crawley family plus their servants as they face the problems life throws at them. From scandals to love and family,Downton Abbeydiscusses a lot. It alsoincluded real-life tragedieslike the sinking of the Titanic. LikeAnne with an E, the series has strong female characters.
The series was quite successful in that it has two sequel films, which areDownton AbbeyandDownton Abbey: A New Era. The series’ amazing cast includes Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael, Jessica Brown Findlay, Maggie Smith, and Dan Stevens.
3Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series
If you missAnne with an Eand don’t mindwatching an animated seriesevery now and then, you could watchAnne of Green Gables: The Animated Series. It was released in 2001 and produced by Kevin Sullivan. The series has 26 episodes, so it isn’t that long. Watching the show would be like a walk down memory lane with the style of animation used.
The audience also gets to see the imagination of Anne which they missed and loved while Netflix’s series aired. The family-friendly animated series’ cast includes Wayne Robson, Bryn McAuley, Emily Hampshire, Patricia Gage, Al Mukadam, Kyle Fairlie, and Linda Sorensen.
2Bridgerton
Netflix’sBridgertonis another series you should watch if you lovedAnne with an E. You won’t have to worry about not getting enough of it becauseBridgertonhas been renewed at Netflix, and it will have four seasons so far. It is another show that isbased on a book series. The book series this time is written by Julia Quinn.
We follow eight siblings while each one is on their journey to find love. Many people love the show, and it scores record-breaking numbers whenever it airs. Perhaps this has to do with the perfect blend the show creates between period drama and modern storytelling.
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You still have time to watch the two seasons that were released as we all wait for Season 3. Like almost everyone who watchedBridgerton, you will love the characters played by Nicola Coughlan, Julie Andrews, Luke Newton, Claudia Jessie, Luke Thompson, and Jonathan Bailey.
1Little Women
Little Womenseries released in 2017 will take you back in time just likeAnne with an E. Not so many people know that the series exist since the film is more well-known. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s novel,Little Womenfollows the four March sisters and their coming-of-age journeys during the Civil War. LikeAnne with an E,Little Womenhas several strong female characters. One of them is Jo March, the young woman who dreams of being a writer and doesn’t fear challenging social norms.
WhileGreta Gerwig’sLittle Womenwill always be loved more due to how great it was, the three-episode miniseries deserves a watch too. The characters include Jo March (Maya Hawke), Amy March (Kathryn Newton), Meg March (Willa Fitzgerald), Beth March (Annes Elwy), Marmee March (Emily Watson), and Mr. March (Dylan Baker).
