In this episode, Emily is faced with the harsh reality of pre-American Civil War politics as a runaway slave is spotted near town. At the same time, Dickinson's family friend Henry, a free slave, must hide until things cool off. Moved by the situation and against slavery, Emily seeks to use her friend's Shakespear club to perform Othello. At the same time, Goerge asks Mr. Dickinson for permission to marry Emily. This is another great episode. It has fun, light, hearted moments where Emily and her friends are just being kids as they dress up as Shakespeare characters, and they are balanced out with the more serious politics of pre-Civil War America. It is also interesting to see how the division that existed in the U. S. at that time mirrors modern-day U. S. politics in some ways. The topic of slavery is a recurring theme in Dickinson and in Emily's poetry, and this episode does a good job of bringing a complicated topic into this show. Also, George is terrible in this episode. However, Emily and her dad have some really nice scenes again. Chinaza Uche gives a great performance. Hailee Steinfeld also gives another fantastic performance. She can be both funny and provide a heartbreaking performance in the same episode. Also, Emily, dressed as Shakespear, is super cute. It's also interesting to rewatch this episode and how it lays the foundation for what will happen in season 3. This just goes to show how great the writing was on this show, and I really miss it and Hailee playing Emily. Thankfully, we have 3 great seasons to rewatch at any time. I just wish Apple would release it to buy.
3 Reviews
Fun and strong moments.
cruise0124 November 2019
4 out of 5 stars.
Good episode. Emilys best friend asks her father for her hand in marriage. While they spend there day trying to act out a shakespere play. Great and fun episode. Love the characters. The humor. And its emotional story.
Good episode. Emilys best friend asks her father for her hand in marriage. While they spend there day trying to act out a shakespere play. Great and fun episode. Love the characters. The humor. And its emotional story.
Episode 105
bobcobb3016 November 2019
Warning: Spoilers
This episode tried to accomplish two things at once: tackling the issue of race in the 1800's and having goofy comedy with kids doing Shakespeare. You just can't do both of those things at the same time and as a result the episode didn't work.
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