TV & Movies

Now a limited series, the friends-to-lovers story packs an emotional punch.

If it sounds familiar, it might be becauseAnne Hathawaystarred in the film version in 2011.

But both works are based on David Nicholls 2009 novel of the same name, and its a ride.

Emma and Dexter in ‘One Day.’ Photo via Netflix

Streaming TV is much more analogous to the experience [of] reading a novel than a movie.

Cant wait to find out what happens?

Heres a handy guide to theOne Daybook ending and plot summary as you watch along.

Dexter and Emma in ‘One Day.’ Photo via Netflix

They dont date, but they develop a close friendship.

However, that fateful letter gets lost before he can send it.

Things Get Complicated

Over time, Emma and Dexters relationship goes through ups and downs.

Emma and Dexter in ‘One Day.’ Photo via Netflix

They stop being friends for a time.

His daughter, Jasmine, is born in early 2000.

Finally, the two decide to start a real relationship together.

Emma and Dexter on ‘One Day.’ Photo via Netflix

With Emmas help, Dexter opens a cafe back in London.

They get married and raise Jasmine together, co-parenting with Sylvie and trying for a baby themselves.

On July 15, 2004, Emma bikes to meet Dexter at a house theyre considering buying.

But on the way there, she is hit by a car and dies.

Dexter goes through a rough period after Emma dies and resumes his substance use.

But with his dads and Sylvies help, he can process the trauma.

The book ends with a flashback to their first day together, when they said goodbye for the summer.