Episodes

  • The Awakening Part 2 Chapters 6–10

    The Awakening Part 2 Chapters 6–10
    Sep 18 2026
    In which Edna Pontellier begins to awaken to a stirring within her, sensing a vague and confusing light that both beckons and forbids, as the sea’s endless voice invites a contemplation of the self and the world beyond. Amid the gentle pursuits of summer at Grand Isle—walking with Madame Ratignolle, listening to music, and learning to swim—Edna’s quiet reflections and subtle encounters hint at a soul tentative yet yearning for something just beyond reach.
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    44 mins
  • The Awakening Part 1 Chapters 1–5

    The Awakening Part 1 Chapters 1–5
    Sep 11 2026
    In which the gentle hum of summer at Grand Isle sets the stage for a delicate interplay of companionship and quiet observation among Mrs. Pontellier, her family, and the intriguing Robert Lebrun. Amidst the laughter, sewing, and whispered confidences, subtle tensions and unspoken reflections weave softly through the daylight and into the evening’s embrace.
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    29 mins
  • The Awakening Part 3 Chapters 11–15

    The Awakening Part 3 Chapters 11–15
    Sep 25 2026
    In which Edna experiences a restless night filled with defiant silence and awakening sensations, leading her to spend a solitary yet quietly transformative day among the simple life and legends of the Chênière Caminada. She finds herself caught in moments of tender companionship and mounting emotional stirrings, set against a backdrop of warm sunlit shores and murmuring seas, as Robert unexpectedly prepares for departure.
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    37 mins
  • The Awakening Part 4 Chapters 16–20

    The Awakening Part 4 Chapters 16–20
    Oct 2 2026
    In which Edna finds herself adrift in the dull aftermath of Robert’s departure, seeking solace in swimming, sketches, and visits with friends, while quietly wrestling with a burgeoning sense of unrest beneath the conventional surface of her married life. The days unfold with a mingling of gentle domestic scenes and vivid moments of defiance, as Edna tentatively explores the fragile boundaries of selfhood and yearning amidst the familiar rhythms of New Orleans society.
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    39 mins