Essex County

A quiet, sorrowful weave of rural lives that unfolds slowly, asking patience as it builds toward tenderness and small mercies.

Created by

Jeff Lemire

Genres

Drama

Starring

Molly Parker, Stephen McHattie, Kevin Durand

Overview

A story of four disparate characters linked together through bloodlines. From old Uncle Lou, to young Lester, to Anne the country nurse and Ken, the stoic farmer, the four lead characters ebb and flow into each other's lives, slowly weaving connections between them that ultimately save and redeem them.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, warm and dark. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Grief, family, isolation, redemption

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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