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* Colin O'Brien as Edward Adler
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* Robin Tunney as Jane Adler
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* Anna Uzele as Adriana
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* Idris DeBrand as Kojo
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Dear Edward
GenreDrama
Created byJason Katims
Based onDear Edward
by Ann Napolitano
Starring
Music byJonathan Sanford
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes3
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Patrick Ward
  • LaDarian Smith
Cinematography
Editors
  • Geoffrey Richman
  • Peter Forslund
Production companies
Original release
NetworkApple TV+
ReleaseFebruary 3, 2023 (2023-02-03) –
present (present)

Dear Edward is an American drama television series developed by Jason Katims, based on the novel of the same name by Ann Napolitano. It premiered on February 3, 2023 on Apple TV+.

Premise

Young Edward Adler is the lone survivor of a plane crash that takes the lives of his family. He and others affected by the tragedy connect with one another to cope with their respective losses and pain.

Cast

Main

  • Taylor Schilling as Aunt Lacey
  • Colin O'Brien as Edward Adler
  • Robin Tunney as Jane Adler
  • Anna Uzele as Adriana
  • Idris DeBrand as Kojo
  • Carter Hudson as John
  • Maxwell Jenkins as Jordan
  • Amy Forsyth as Linda
  • Audrey Corsa as Zoe
  • Eva Ariel Binder as Shay
  • Brittany S. Hall as Amanda
  • Khloe Bruno as Becks
  • Connie Britton as Dee Dee
  • Jenna Qureshi as Mahira
  • Dario Ladani Sanchez as Sam
  • Douglas M. Griffin as Milo
  • Ivan Shaw as Steve
  • Charlie Reitzas as Young Jordan
  • Zachary Greenstein as 4 year old Eddie

Recurring

Episodes

No.Title [1]Directed byTeleplay by [2]Original release date [3]
1"Pilot"Fisher StevensJason KatimsFebruary 3, 2023 (2023-02-03)
2"Food"Allison Liddi-BrownJason KatimsFebruary 3, 2023 (2023-02-03)
3"Stuff"Allison Liddi-BrownTeleplay by : Megan Chan Meinero
Story by : Halley Feiffer and Rajiv Joseph
February 3, 2023 (2023-02-03)
4"Chrysalis"UnknownRajiv JosephFebruary 10, 2023 (2023-02-10)
5TBAUnknownRomi BartaFebruary 17, 2023 (2023-02-17)
6TBAUnknownLaDarian SmithFebruary 24, 2023 (2023-02-24)
7TBAUnknownLouisa HillMarch 3, 2023 (2023-03-03)
8TBAUnknownMichelle LirtzmanMarch 10, 2023 (2023-03-10)
9TBAUnknownRajiv JosephMarch 17, 2023 (2023-03-17)
10TBAUnknownJason KatimsMarch 24, 2023 (2023-03-24)

Production

It was announced in February 2022 that Apple TV+ had given a ten episode greenlight for the series, which Jason Katims developed from Ann Napolitano's novel. Colin O'Brien was cast in the title role, with Connie Britton and Taylor Schilling also announced to star. Fisher Stevens was set to serve as director for the pilot episode.[4] Additional casting was announced in March 2022 as production began in New York City, with filming taking place at Central Park.[5][6] In April, Brian d'Arcy James was cast for a recurring role.[7]

Release

Dear Edward was released on February 3, 2023, with the first three episodes available immediately and the rest debuting on a weekly basis.[8]

Reception

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 52% approval rating with an average rating of 6.1/10, based on 23 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "Sincerely acted and occasionally quite moving, Dear Edward nevertheless bears the signature of overdetermined schmaltz that's too intent on wringing tears."[9] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 62 out of 100 based on 15 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[10]

References

  1. ^ "Dear Edward on Apple TV+". Apple TV. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
  2. ^ "Dear Edward". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
  3. ^ "Shows A-Z – Dear Edward on Apple TV+". The Futon Critic. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
  4. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 1, 2022). "Jason Katims Series Dear Edward Starring Connie Britton, Taylor Schilling & Colin O'Brien Gets Apple TV+ Order, Sets Friday Night Lights Reunion". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  5. ^ Petski, Denise (March 21, 2022). "Jason Katims' Apple Series Dear Edward Adds 11 To Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  6. ^ Burke, Kimberly (March 21, 2022). "Dear Edward Shooting in Central Park for Apple TV+". Green Room New York. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  7. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 6, 2022). "Brian d'Arcy James Starring In Anne Hathaway-Marisa Tomei Movie She Came To Me; Books Recurring On Apple's Dear Edward". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  8. ^ Nemetz, Dave (December 14, 2022). "Dear Edward: See First Photos of Connie Britton's Apple Reunion With FNL's Jason Katims, Get Release Date". TVLine. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
  9. ^ "Dear Edward: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  10. ^ "Dear Edward: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved February 3, 2023.