9 Reasons Why We Shouldn't Have To Live In A World Without "Anne With An E"

Anne With an E, the popular show created by the CBC in partnership with Netflix, is essentially the best show on streaming since FRIENDS. But recently, the CBC pulled the plug with Netflix after 3 seasons, meaning we're about to lose our kindred spirit, Anne. Here's 9 reasons that AWAE should live to see another season.

1. Anne throws all toxic beauty standards directly into the trash

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Our fiery haired heroine battles through the entire series with her unique beauty. To those around her, her copper locks define her as an outsider and not one to be trifled with. But this little firecracker thinks otherwise. Anne, played by actress Amybeth McNulty, learns to love herself for who she is and what she can offer the world. Because after all, We'd take an eager imagination and insightful education over primped perfection. So, if you don't mind me, I'll be throwing all toxic beauty standards to the curb in 2020. Anne said it best with, "I look forward to never minding what you say again."

2. Gender bias is a thing of the past. Even for late 1800's Anne.

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Throughout all three seasons of AWAE, the fierce ladies stake their claim. Aside from our heroine Anne, the writers of the esteemed show are also all female, as well as boasting a female director. And you better believe these boss women are here for a good time. The show does not shy away from pressing issues of gender bias, but rather meets them head on. Anne leaps at the opportunity to prove that she is just as worthy of every task given her as her fellow male students are. Under the guidance of her beloved school teacher and feminist icon, Ms. Stacy, the two forge a path for women's rights, even showcasing Ms. Stacy in a ScAnDaLoUs pair of trousers.

3. Indigenous history is IMPORTANT

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AWAE beautifully showcases the Mi'kmaq culture, where Anne meets one of her new friends, Ka'kwet, played by Kiawenti:io Tarbell. So much of indigenous history is lost during most children's upbringing, and AWAE sheds some much needed light on the massacres and injustice done to these cultures across the continental U.S. and Canada. But without a season 4, the story cannot be complete. The injustice is left unaccounted for. The history dies there. We NEED the closure to our story. To our HISTORY.

4. Resilience shines bright

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Anne may be known as the most resilient little fighter there ever was. She was beaten and abused from the day she was born. In and out of torturous foster care homes, the one home she ever came to love happened upon her by accident. How does one with such a dark past continue to shine so bright? People everywhere need to see this message. Your past does not define you. You, and only you, get to choose the path to your future. Anne is a beam of light proclaiming that to everyone.

5. Gilbert Blythe

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Thats it. Thats the post.

6. Anne fights for you, so you can say whatever the heck you want

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In a stunning display in the town meeting hall, Anne and her classmates promote change in their small-minded town and defeat censorship. This is a lesson many still need to learn. SO GIVE US SEASON 4 SO WE HAVE MORE REASON TO LEARN IT.

7. Sexual harassment was real then, and still real now

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I dare someone to tell me sexual harassment doesn't belong in media. I DARE YOU. Anne With an E did not broach this subject lightly. You can tell by the straightforward and unmistakable dialogues that the writers (all women I remind you) approached this issue from every angle. The shame, the fury, the brashness, the guilt, the confusion, and every other emotion were portrayed. The plot situation wasn't handled perfectly. But that is the truth of the matter. It's a messy topic. It's hard to write about. But it NEEDS to be seen. Otherwise survivors are still sitting in the dark, unable to restore. AWAE took that chance to help someone restore.

8. Yeah, we're gonna talk about racism

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Perhaps the most lovable character in the whole show (behind our beloved Anne of course) is Bash. When Gilbert gets too big for his britches and decides to travel the world, we were mad for a second, but he made up for it my bringing Bash into our lives. But while we, behind the screen were overjoyed to see him, those on the screen were not. Bash was presented with enormous challenges throughout the series, and most every single one boils down to close-minded racism. In the end, he will triumph, and leave every one of us behind the screen with a little more to think about.

9. Anne taught the whole world a thing or two about acceptance

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The girl knows a thing or two about what it means to be treated like trash. And she's not standing for it any longer. It is my hope that after watching AWAE, the general public will come to realize that it costs nothing to be kind. Everyone has a story. Some people are generous enough to invite you into their story, and if that happens, lead a life like Anne does. Bring imagination to their story. Fill it with joy and happiness. But NEVER take over their story as your own. You've got your own tragical romance to live, so accept the plot of the neighbor next to you. The End.

So what can we do?

While the CBC doesn't seem to have any plans for reviewing other outlets to let our Anne live on, but Netflix has expressed a slight interest fueled by the viewership of the series. So what does that mean? It means WATCH. TELL YOUR FRIENDS TO WATCH. The more AWAE is streamed, the more Netflix will see the demand. And in this industry where demand is key, all we can do is increase the demand for AWAE.

-Besides simply viewing, promote the series. Plead with Netflix (I have no pride. I will grovel at their feet if I get Anne back) Netflix has a page where viewers can suggest what they want to see next. SPAM THEM. https://help.netflix.com/en/titlerequest

-Get these hashtags trending: #saveannewithane #renewannewithane #annewithaneseason4 #wakeupandwatchannewithane

-Sign the petition: https://www.change.org/p/awae-fans-renew-anne-with-an-e-for-season-4

Hopefully, we'll all make it to the other side with our family at Avonlea right by our side.