Anne with an E is a captivating Canadian television series that reimagines the beloved 1908 children’s classic Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery. Produced by Moira Walley-Beckett for CBC, the series breathes new life into the story of Anne Shirley, the spirited and imaginative orphan who finds a home at Green Gables.The show stars Amybeth McNulty as Anne, Geraldine James as Marilla Cuthbert, and R.H. Thomson as Matthew Cuthbert, along with a talented ensemble cast. With its stunning cinematography, rich character development, and contemporary sensibility, Anne with an E presents a fresh and nuanced interpretation of Montgomery’s timeless tale.

At its core, Anne with an E follows the life of Anne Shirley, a young girl with a vivid imagination and a fierce will to prove her worth. After being mistakenly sent to live with the Cuthberts—an elderly brother and sister living on a farm in the picturesque village of Avonlea—Anne is given a second chance at family and belonging. The series explores Anne’s growth from a misunderstood orphan into a young woman discovering her identity and place in the world. While Anne with an E stays true to the heart of Montgomery’s novel, it introduces new elements and deeper storylines that provide a more complex and mature exploration of Anne’s journey.