‘Dear Edward’ shows tears, laughter of those reeling from a plane crash — including the boy who survived it

A 12-year-old boy (Colin O’Brien) who survived the plane crash that killed his immediate family goes to live with his aunt (Taylor Schilling) in “Dear Edward.” (Apple TV+)

The Apple TV+ series “Dear Edward” is the latest in the line of Plane Crash Aftermath shows, from “Lost” to “Yellowjackets” to “The Wilds” and “Manifest.”

Given that Jason Katims of “Friday Night Lights” and “Parenthood” is the showrunner, keep the box of tissues close at hand. Nearly every episode has at least one moment that will grab you by the heart, usually right near the end.