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Emily of New Moon

1998 – 2000Show4 seasons46 episodesTV-Y7

81
GreatGoodWatch score

A hopeful, wholesome drama series about history and growing up, with standout characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 46 episodes · best: S3E13 "A Weaver of Dreams" 7.9

Episodes

7.2
6.5
7.0
7.2

Story

Emily of New Moon is a Canadian television series, which aired on CBC Television from 1998 to 2000. The series originally aired in the United States on the Cookie Jar Toons block on This TV and it is currently seen in Canada on the Viva, Bravo! and Vision TV cable channels. The series, produced by Salter Street Films, was based on the Emily of New Moon series of novels by Lucy Maud Montgomery. The series consisted of three seasons of thirteen episodes and one season of seven episodes, for a total of forty-six. The executive producers were Micheline Charest, Michael Donovan, and Ronald Weinberg. The series starred Martha MacIsaac as the titular orphan Emily Starr. Susan Clark and Sheila McCarthy played Emily's aunts Elizabeth and Laura, who had taken on the responsibility of raising Emily following her father's death, and Stephen McHattie played her cousin Jimmy. Susan Clark left the series after the first season when her character, Elizabeth, was killed off. Recurring cast included Chip Ciupka as Mr. Carpenter, Peter Donaldson as Ian Bowles, Richard Donat as Dr. Burnley, Kris Lemche as Perry Miller, John Neville as Uncle Malcolm, Jessica Pellerin as Ilse Burnley, Shawn Roberts as Teddy Kent, and Linda Thorson as Cousin Isabel.

Feels like

  • Classic Adaptation
  • Period Drama
  • Orphan Story
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Family-Centric
  • Wholesome & Heartwarming
  • Gentle Melancholy
  • Character Study
  • Rural Charm
  • Hopeful Narrative

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Facts

January 4, 1998 · June 6, 2000 · Ended

First aired
January 4, 1998
Last aired
June 6, 2000
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 46 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Available in
5 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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7 questions, like "Where can I stream Emily of New Moon?"

Questions about Emily of New Moon

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Is Emily of New Moon worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.4).

Which season of Emily of New Moon is best?

Seasons 1 and 4, with an IMDb average of 7.2. Season 2 is the weakest at 6.5. The highest-rated episode is A Weaver of Dreams (season 3, episode 13) at 7.9, and the lowest is The Devil's Punchbowl (season 2, episode 8) at 5.0.

Is Emily of New Moon okay for kids?

TV-Y7

Yes: it's rated TV-Y7 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Emily of New Moon?

46 h

About 46 hours: 46 episodes in 4 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1998 to 2000.

Can I half-watch Emily of New Moon?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Emily of New Moon plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.