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Limited Series – Lisey's Story

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Based on the novel by Stephen King, this thriller follows widow Lisey Landon as a series of disturbing events revives memories of her marriage to author Scott Landon and the darkness that plagued him.
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Lisey's Story — Limited Series

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Critics Consensus

Despite an admirable performance from Julianne Moore, Lisey's Story is weighed down by an overreliance on its source material and a sluggish pace.

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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas ABC Radio (Australia) 06/16/2021
2.5/5
Will it fill a day's worth of binge-watching? Absolutely. Is it made by some of the most impressive talents working in film and television today? Undoubtedly. Will it go down as one of the series highlights of the year? Sadly, that is very, very unlikely. Go to Full Review
Scott Bryan BBC.com 06/14/2021
I really like this. I find it surprising for Apple TV+ to be doing a show like this too. Go to Full Review
Ian Freer Empire Magazine 06/09/2021
3/5
It's perfectly crafted, austere and elliptically put together, but it does little to stir the blood. Go to Full Review
Mitchell Beaupre Awards Radar 09/22/2022
2/4
If nothing else, it creates a somewhat fascinating cacophony of parts that are all trying to fit into the same box that they most certainly do not belong in together. Go to Full Review
Jenn Adams Rue Morgue Magazine 09/11/2022
A
LISEY’S STORY is a testament to love’s ability to endure through sickness and death and proof that even the most troubled hearts can heal with the strength of human connection. Go to Full Review
Valerie Ettenhofer Film School Rejects 03/30/2022
Theres no internal logic to Liseys Story, and theres little formal filmmaking logic, either. Go to Full Review
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Robert T. @Robo71 Feb 12 Very slow paced. Not worth watching. See more Stephen M @RT46057910 Oct 28 I ignore negative reviews. And for good reason, this show was dark and weird and while slow paced, the performances and characters were enthralling. Visually amazing too, follows Apple’s style if you know other shows and original movies. The protagonist was one creepy psycho that is typical of Stephen King. See more Nadia A. @Nadia4Real Oct 27 As a big fan of Julianne Moore, it pains me to write this, but not even the stellar cast could save this clunker. Tedious and monotonous, it’ll stretch your patience, with many scenes looking more like acting exercises at the local theater house than important plot points. Speaking of, the plot is a mangled mess , and the “Boolie Moon” device is both distracting and ridiculous. Some things are better left to the imagination. To say this series is “catatonic” is putting it mildly. Huge miss. See more Mo S. @mshanot Oct 18 I can’t understand the negative reviews! The acting by the entire cast was phenomenal, truly. It touched me greatly. Can’t believe none of the actors were nominated for any acting awards either. See more Francesca S @RT67739763 08/19/2024 Watching this series takes all of your concentration and effort to follow a nonsense plot, with fantasy flashbacks and surreal situations you don't know how to position in the story line. Dropped mid second episode, very disappointed as I normally love Stephen King and Julianne Moore. I thought this was the perfect combo, but it was just confusing and frustrating. See more Montgomery M @RT27407974 09/17/2023 Really interesting and pretty. The plot is great. The problem is the pacing could be quite boring and slow. Good acting and some great moments though. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 4, 2021 Bool Hunt Lisey Landon begins to face repressed realities about her late husband, novelist Scott Landon, two years after his death. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 4, 2021 Blood Bool Lisey calls Professor Dashmiel to warn him about Jim Dooley, who is already close at hand. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 11, 2021 Under the Yum-Yum Tree The bool hunt leads Lisey to a moment from her past, when Scott shared a confession about his family and traumatic childhood. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 18, 2021 Jim Dandy After a terrifying experience, Lisey opens up the gates of her memory to find answers in Scott's world of Boo'ya Moon. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 25, 2021 The Good Brother Scott takes Lisey back to when she first learned about Boo'ya Moon and reveals the horrifying truth about his family's past. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 2, 2021 Now You Must Be Still With Darla's help, Lisey sets out to rescue Amanda so the three sisters can unite to take on Jim Dooley. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 9, 2021 No Light, No Spark Two years after Scott's death, Lisey must again confront mortality; but this time, she has a plan -- and it involves Boo'ya Moon. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 16, 2021 Lisey's Story Lisey faces Dooley and discovers Scott's final gift to her. Details
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Season Info

Director
Pablo Larraín
Creator
Stephen King
Executive Producer
Stephen King, Pablo Larraín, Julianne Moore, Ben Stephenson, Juan de Dios Larraín
Screenwriter
Stephen King
Network
Apple TV
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 4, 2021
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