Dear... Season 1 Episode 8
Dear...
Season 1

Ep 8. Aly Raisman

  • June 5, 2020
  • 8.6  (50)

Dear... season 1 episode 8 features Aly Raisman, an American retired artistic gymnast who was a member of the U.S. women's national gymnastics team, dubbed the Fierce Five, that won gold at the 2012 Summer Olympics and a member of Final Five that won gold at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

The episode starts with a montage of Aly during her gymnastics career, including her Olympic performances. Then, we see a group of people reading letters addressed to Aly. The letters are from people whose lives she has impacted in some way, including a survivor of sexual abuse who was inspired by Aly's courage in speaking out against her abuser.

The episode then goes into Aly's childhood and her early experiences in gymnastics. She talks about how she initially loved gymnastics because of the feeling it gave her of defying gravity and doing things that most people couldn't. She also talks about some of the drawbacks of being a gymnast, including the pressure to maintain a certain weight and the risk of injury.

Aly then talks about her experiences in the Olympics and how she enjoyed being part of a team rather than an individual athlete. She talks about the pressure to perform and the intense training regimen required to get to that level. She also discusses her disappointment at not being able to compete in the all-around competition in 2016 due to a rule that only allowed two athletes per country to compete.

Later in the episode, we see Aly visiting a gym in the Boston area where she used to train as a child. She meets with the current gymnasts there and talks to them about her experiences in the sport. She emphasizes the importance of mental health and the need to take care of oneself, both physically and emotionally. She also talks about the importance of speaking out against abuse and harassment, and shares her own experiences with Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics national team doctor who was convicted of sexual abuse.

Throughout the episode, we see Aly reading and reacting to the letters she received. She talks about how much it means to her to have had a positive impact on people's lives, and how she feels a responsibility to use her platform to speak out about important issues. She also shares some of her future goals, including her desire to become a motivational speaker and help young athletes achieve their dreams.

Overall, Dear... season 1 episode 8 with Aly Raisman is an inspiring look at the life and career of a world-class athlete. The episode explores the joys and challenges of gymnastics, and also touches on important issues like mental health and sexual abuse. Aly's willingness to share her own experiences and use her platform for good make her a true role model for young athletes everywhere.

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Dear..., Season 1 Episode 8, is available to watch and stream on Apple TV+. You can also buy, rent Dear... on demand at Apple TV+ online.
  • First Aired
    June 5, 2020
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.6  (50)