Dear… – Season 2

Inspired by Apple’s groundbreaking “Dear Apple” spots, “Dear…” takes an inventive and cinematic approach to biographies of the most iconic figures in society today by using letters written by those whose lives have been changed through their work. Each episode profiles internationally recognized leaders including Oprah Winfrey, Gloria Steinem, Spike Lee, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Yara Shahidi, Stevie Wonder, Aly Raisman, Misty Copeland, Big Bird and more. “Dear…” is executive produced by R.J. Cutler alongside Todd Lubin, Jay Peterson, Jane Cha and Lyle Gamm. Matador Content produces the series for Apple.

Release date

March 4, 2022

Production Companies

Matador Content

Cast & Crew

Executive Producers: R.J. Cutler, Todd Lubin, Jay Peterson, Jane Cha, Lyle Gamm

EPISODE 9

André Leon Talley

The late fashion editor and style icon who broke long-standing racial barriers mentored an up-and-coming Black designer.

Premiere Date: March 4, 2022

EPISODE 8

Laird Hamilton

Hamilton’s surfing innovations give a triple amputee encouragement to adapt the sport to his body.

Premiere Date: March 4, 2022

EPISODE 7

Malala Yousafzai

The Nobel Peace Prize winner meets a young Syrian refugee and inspires her to fight for girls’ education and freedom from child marriage.

Premiere Date: March 4, 2022

EPISODE 6

Ava DuVernay

Inspired by the award-winning director’s work, four Black female judges create a nonprofit to educate kids about the criminal justice system.

Premiere Date: March 4, 2022

EPISODE 5

Jane Fonda

The outspoken activist’s TED Talk on life’s third act encourages a woman on the verge of 60 to forge ahead in a new career instead of retiring.

Premiere Date: March 4, 2022

EPISODE 4

Billy Porter

Porter’s tireless efforts to break barriers in show business help a fellow stage performer create a platform to celebrate Black actors on Broadway.

Premiere Date: March 4, 2022

EPISODE 3

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

An op-ed written by the NBA legend leads a Latino activist to create an organization devoted to uniting communities of color in L.A.

Premiere Date: March 4, 2022

EPISODE 2

Sandra Oh

Emboldened by Oh’s “it’s an honor just to be Asian” proclamation at the Emmys®, a journalist starts an Asian American pride movement.

Premiere Date: March 4, 2022

EPISODE 1

Viola Davis

The Oscar® winner’s advocacy for women of color inspires a Nigerian woman to start an organization to help women and young girls in her country.

Premiere Date: March 4, 2022