Let me start by saying, I love the Anne of Green Gables book series and the Anne with an E television show. The first season came out while I was on vacation, so I binged watched half it in my mom's friend's basement on the way home, and the rest on the plane and when we arrived. By the way, this is a series that's best watched one at a time, so you have time to digest it. But I still enjoy it.
First of all, I would like if they gave us a warning that it was going to be more of a story based on the characters with elements of the book, but I still love it. I think the writing style and events are consistent with the book, and the characters are still in character. This is an example of a story which stays true to the spirit of the original book while being a story in its own right.
This is a bit of a tangent, but I love the music. The sound really enhances the story. And the art on the opening credits screen is beautiful! Back to the main story.
And then there's the gay representation. I would really recommend checking out Rowan Ellis' video, she pretty much said everything I was thinking when I watched the parts of the show involving Aunt Josephine, Cole, and Mr. Phillips. It's embedded below. And if you like that video, I would really recommend checking out the rest of Rowan's channel. She makes really good queer feminist geek content.
You may be wondering where I am. I'll explain that in post soon.
Until then,
Anne
If the video doesn't work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMCSjZXQ2wg
