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Dear Edward is the latest drama to premiere on Apple TV+. Three episodes of the series hit the streaming service on Feb. 3.
The new show comes from Jason Katims, the same producer behind Friday Night Lights and Parenthood, among others. It follows Edward Adler (Colin O’Brien), a 12-year-old boy who is the lone survivor of a plane crash that kills his entire family.
The series also stars Connie Britton, who last worked with Katims on Friday Night Lights, Taylor Schilling, and Amy Forsyth.
You’ll be able to watch new episodes of Dear Edward every Friday through March 24. Apple TV+ is an ad-free streaming service full of original content; it costs $6.99/month after a seven-day free trial.
IS DEAR EDWARD BASED ON A BOOK?
Yes, Dear Edward is based on a book, which is also partially inspired by a true story.
Author Ann Napolitano was inspired to write the novel after hearing about the crash of Afriqiyah Airways Flight 771 in 2010. Like in her book, the crash only had one survivor: a young boy.
In the book, as Edward struggles with grief and newfound fame, he discovers letters from relatives of the deceased passengers hidden in his uncle’s garage, all addressed to him.
WHERE CAN I BUY DEAR EDWARD?
Dear Edward is available in four formats: hardcover, paperback, e-book, and audiobook.
The hardcover is available on Amazon for $16.98. If you prefer paperback, you can get Dear Edward for $14.13 from Amazon or $16.74 from Bookshop, an online store that supports local independent bookstores.
The digital version of Dear Edward costs $14.99 from Amazon, and you can start reading it immediately upon purchase. Amazon e-books are supported on the free Kindle app or any Kindle e-readers; we recommend the Kindle Paperwhite.
Audiobook readers are in luck, too, because Dear Edward is available from two different audiobook retailers. Narrated by Cassandra Campbell, it clocks in at 11 hours and 35 minutes.
New Audible members can take advantage of a one-month free trial that comes with one credit which can be used to buy Dear Edward. Otherwise, it’s one credit for existing Audible members or $16.18 to purchase à la carte. Libro.fm, which supports independent bookstores, offers a one-month free trial and your first credit free. The service costs $14.99/month, but you can buy Dear Edward for $28 outside of the subscription.
