“Dickinson” is an interesting, unique TV series, for a number of reasons. First, it’s a contemporary take on the life and career of Emily Dickinson. However, it preserves the period setting, adding a more contemporary tone, writing, and situations, giving the series a bit of a lost in time feeling. Secondly, it’s one of the (so far) rare breakouts for Apple TV+, as one of the launch series that seemed to be popular enough to warrant a quick turnaround for Season 2. And finally, it stars Hailee Steinfeld in a role that allows her to use her dramatic skills and her charm in a way we have yet to see before.