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Season 2 – Castle Rock

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The psychological-horror series set in the Stephen King multiverse combines the mythological scale and intimate character storytelling of his works, weaving an epic saga of darkness and light played out on a few square miles of Maine woodland.
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Castle Rock — Season 2

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Critics Consensus

Driven by an unsettlingly compelling Lizzy Caplan, Castle Rock's second chapter opens the borders of its titular town without losing any of its creeping atmosphere.

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Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com 12/03/2019
A lot of horror anthologies hinge on concept instead of character or performance, but I'm happy to see "Castle Rock" bucking that trend. Go to Full Review
Emily L. Stephens AV Club 10/31/2019
B
One episode in, this season of Castle Rock is pulpy in a way season one didn't attempt. It's quick and sharp and tense and breathless. Go to Full Review
Keith Phipps The Verge 10/25/2019
Castle Rock remains an atmospheric, grippingly acted series that captures the feeling of King's fiction while exploring corners of his world that even he might not have imagined existing. Go to Full Review
Kat Hughes THN 11/13/2020
4/5
As intellectually stimulating as it was the first time around with a sensational performance from a captivating Lizzy Caplan, and a punchier pace. Go to Full Review
Nick Spacek Starburst 03/03/2020
8/10
While the second season doesn't end on quite the slam-bang note that the first did, it does a very solid job of tying this season into Misery proper, leaving the door wide open for what might happen in the show's next iteration. Go to Full Review
Kristy Strouse Film Inquiry 12/27/2019
Despite some potential lost, we still got a character-driven, compelling season, with the sensation of something old, dreadful and especially eerie seeping out of the history of Castle Rock into its new inhabitants. Go to Full Review
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Matt L @Mattliptak Jan 16 By leaning harder into Castle Rock’s connection to Stephen King, the show finally embraces real horror and gore instead of getting lost in abstraction. The story is tighter, more focused, and actually moves forward, even if it remains intentionally confusing at times. Lizzy Caplan is outstanding as Annie Wilkes, delivering a disturbing, emotionally charged performance that makes the season work. Tim Robbins, as expected, is excellent and brings much-needed weight and menace. Bottom line: Still complex, still dark—but Season 2 is more compelling, more brutal, and far more satisfying than Season 1. A clear step up. See more Christopher G @Mklpz1420 Jan 3 Hmm what should say… let’s start with Nothing in this whole Series makes any sense. This felt like my little nephew who’s 7 years old could have wrote this Script. Dont waste your time watching this and just keep on scrolling. See more David M @DrMcCoy Dec 31 I found "Castle Rock" disappointing because it relies heavily on predictable tropes where certain characters are portrayed as villains and others as heroes in a very formulaic way based on demographics rather than deeper development. It feels like lazy writing that prioritizes obvious role reversals over genuine nuance or moral complexity. The show could have been more engaging with well-rounded characters and original plotting, but instead it falls into repetitive patterns that make the story boring and foreseeable. Entertainment should focus on compelling narratives and depth, not checking boxes with inverted stereotypes. Overall, it’s a missed opportunity for better storytelling in the Stephen King universe. See more Susan H @JustMe907 Dec 31 I was super excited about Season 1 and it was actually pretty good all the way through. Season 2? Not so much. Spoiler alert - I can't believe King signed off on this letter alone was the Executive Producer. I think it would have been better if they had set this season back to when Annie would have been growing up (say the 60s or 70s, not present day. I can't wrap my head around Annie essentially my age and raising her half sister as her daughter. And the 400 year resurrection of these heathens...dumb. I did like Tim Robbins in the cast but, this season was a waste of time. See more Agent H. @AHorse Dec 28 Strong Stephen King vibe show! See more Brendon B. @americanbigelow Dec 24 The boring problem is worse this season. These need to be 4 or 5 episodes. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 23, 2019 Let the River Run A nurse is waylaid in Castle Rock. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 23, 2019 New Jerusalem The Merrills seek answers. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 23, 2019 Ties That Bind Annie gets a taste of her own medicine. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 30, 2019 Restore Hope Nadia learns a dark truth about her past. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 6, 2019 The Laughing Place In the beginning ... Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 13, 2019 The Mother A familiar face arrives in Castle Rock. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 20, 2019 The Word An angel watches over the place. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 27, 2019 Dirty Annie sees things for what they are. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 4, 2019 Caveat Emptor Pop confronts old demons. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 11, 2019 Clean The opposite of Joy. Details
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Season Info

Director
Phil Abraham, Greg Yaitanes, Anne Sewitsky, Mark Tonderai, Loni Peristere, Craig William Macneill
Creator
Sam Shaw, Dustin Thomason
Executive Producer
Sam Shaw, Dustin Thomason, J.J. Abrams, Ben Stephenson, Liz Glotzer, Stephen King, Vince Calandra
Screenwriter
Daria Polatin, Michael Olsen, Dustin Thomason, Scott Brown, Ryan Murphy
Network
Hulu
Rating
TV-MA (L)
Genre
Drama, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 23, 2019
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