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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete
From what I read on IMDB, most of the ire seems to be more directed towards the feminist undertones of the show, because of course it is. I found the gritty moments to be a welcome addition and kind of necessary because I cannot imagine being an orphan in the late 19th century was some cakewalk, nor would society just immediately accept you just because you've been adopted. I'm only 3 episodes in so I cannot comment on the last 4, but from what I have seen I think there is a lot of room for character growth among the assholes of the show.
I find the relationship between Anne and Marilla to be the most interesting, as both are trying to adapt to the other, even if it doesn't always seem that way. Like when Matthew comes back with Anne in the 2nd episode you just want Anne to run up and hug Marilla, and the fact that it doesn't happen is sad, but you know that there is still genuine affection, which is made clear at the end of that episode.
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Right, yes, I remember that now. Of course.
I, too found the more harrowing moments to be pretty realistic, considering. Oh, you're only 3 episodes in? It only gets better and better. The actress who plays Marilla is incredible, especially during the sort of moments that you mentioned-- you can still see her affection glimmering through her uncertainty and steely reservedness. Some of the best moments in this first season are the ones between her and Anne, in part because, again, the actress who plays Marilla is so wonderful-- she has great comedic timing. The actress who plays Anne is excellent too of course. (I'm just hoping netflix never makes a Jane Eyre series, because that would most certainly kill me; this one almost did. It's bad enough that each episode title in Anne is from a Jane Eyre quote.)