thamires_alves I've loved every moment of this show wich episode carry it's lessons. Anne with an "E" has showed me that love is universal!

AntHarwood Like with many adaptations, audiences expect the new to encapsulate the old and be completely faithful to the source material. I used to be guilty of this until I saw Tim Minchin's Groundhog Day and realised how narrow minded I had been in expecting to experience only what the film had delivered in the past and learned to thoroughly enjoy this new invention. The same goes with Anne with an E. It is neither the book series, nor the old tv series (which I loved as I was growing up). This is a beautifully cast and constructed version of an old favourite. That is a prime point here. The characters are superbly filled out by every actor cast. So many have complained about the pc nature of the show. Well we aren't living in the 1900's anymore. Nor the 80's. Topics get updated for the society we live in, make it more socially relevant. It's nice to think Anne, a forward thinking, head strong character in any iteration, might tackle these issues in such a way and, if they had been included in the book, I'm sure she would have. I feel many of the above reviews are just people's own biased views on the topics covered in the series rather than an assessment of the series itself. One was even entitled 'disgusting' which there is nothing that fits that description in this wonderful series in the slightest. If you're stuck in the past in your views of Anne Shirley, or your views on society, then maybe give this a miss. But if you're open to a new interpretation and a new approach, this is a definitely delight.

ammoncarter I loved the 1985 Anne of Green Gables and I was excited to watch the new series. I was open to the idea of story line changes as long as it didn't deviate to far from the family friendly principles and morals of the others. I was pleasantly surprised with the 1st season although I found it a bit dark at times with Anne's PTSD. I loved the music and basic plot and the visual art was great. Season 2 lost it completely for me. I'm so sick of the gay agenda being shoved down my throat. I let my kids watch because season 1 was ok for my older kids. Then suddenly my kids are hearing about lesbians and transgenders and how their love is special and good. Yuck... sorry, but not everyone in the world has accepted homosexuality as the norm and many would rather their kids not be propagandized about it. My kids were upset. I've taught my kids to love all people and serve all, but that does not mean we must condone and encourage the actions or lifestyle choices of all people. Many traditional families still try to teach that right is right and wrong is wrong even if society says otherwise. I miss the days when families could relax, let their gaurd down and watch wholesome family television. Can't we just have one tv show that isn't pushing an agenda? I thought Netflix FINALLY made something good for the whole family. Nope. My kids will be introduced to the Anne Shirley we all once knew and loved.

tiffsmethod I'm sorry there are so many people who seem so upset because "Anne with an E" is neither Lucy Maude Montgomery's original, nor the Kevin Sullivan mini series many of us grew up obsessed over. But as Anne says at the end of season 2, "new isnt bad, it's just different." Folks, this is just a new perspective.So Anne and Gilbert aren't constantly fighting and seem more or less aware of their feelings, even if they're in denial. So there are gay and trans people in Charlotte Town (or at least visiting, be realistic, they probably don't all live there). So Gilbert brings a black man home to Avonlea after sailing on a steam ship....so it's not in the books. That doesn't mean it's the end of the world!When Lucy Maude Montgomery wrote Anne's story originally, it was progressive for its time. Anne thought for her self, was imaginative and highly educated. She was full of mischief and adventure and brought excitement to Avonlea. This new retelling honors that spirit by tackling issues that L.M. never wrote about, but surely existed at the time.I can't help wondering if people who so strongly oppose storylines that confront issues of race and LGBTQ issues aren't a little like Avonlea's "progressive mothers". You want a new Anne, but you want everything to stay exactly as it was. As Cole challenged Billy Andrews, "you might want to think about why you like destroying things."Take "Anne with an E" for what it is: a modern retelling of the story of an orphan girl growing up, finding love and belonging in a world of madcap adventure. Do not ask it to be what has come before. Love those things too; I'm not getting rid of my old books or dvds, but I love the new Anne as she is. Maybe even a little more (at least differently), because she is AWAKE!