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Season 1 – Essex County

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Following the intertwined lives of two rural families while exploring the generational impact of loss, betrayal, and trauma, and how redemption and hope are found through human connection.

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Laura Fernández El Pais (Spain) 01/16/2024
Essex County has something of writer Raymond Carver and painter Edward Hopper... and manages to transfer, in a disturbingly perfect way, the devastated atmosphere of the vignettes to the screen. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews
Essex County — Season 1

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Molly Parker

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Stephen McHattie

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Kevin Durand

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Finlay Wojtak-Hissong

Actor

Brian J. Smith

Actor

Tamara Podemski

Actor

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 19, 2023 Eleven-year-old Lester grapples with his mother's death and finds out his long-absent dad may be closer than he knew; Anne takes on caring for her estranged uncle Lou, who is haunted by his past. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 26, 2023 Ken doubts his ability to care for Lester; Lester develops a new bond with Jimmy; Lou resents his loss of independence and, against Anne's wishes, ventures into town with disastrous consequences. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 2, 2023 When Lester tells his dad he wants to live with him, Jimmy starts to dream big and asks Anne for support; Lou destroys reminders of old heartbreaks and tells Anne the secret he has kept for decades. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 9, 2023 Lester runs away from the farm, but Jimmy struggles to be there when Lester needs him most; Ken makes demands, so he can get on with his life; cheered on by his old pals, Lou escapes his care home. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 16, 2023 Anne visits her daughter at university, where old ambitions are reignited; Ken gets news that makes the future more settled; Lester realizes he is not alone in his grief; Lou searches for peace. Details

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Essex County — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Andrew Cividino
Screenwriter
Jeff Lemire, Aaron Martin, Adriana Maggs, Spencer Levine, Eilis Kirwan, Yung Chang, Michelle Latimer, Annmarie Morais, Chris Roberts, Nathalie Younglai
Network
CBC
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 19, 2023