Season 1 – The Stand

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Dec 2020

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"The Stand" is author Stephen King's post-apocalyptic vision of a world decimated by plague and embroiled in an elemental struggle between good and evil. The fate of mankind rests on the frail shoulders of 108-year-old Mother Abagail and a handful of survivors including Stu Redman, an ordinary working-class factory man; Nadine Cross, a deeply conflicted woman; Frannie Goldsmith, a pregnant young woman; and Nick Andros, a young deaf and mute man. Their worst nightmares are embodied in a man with a lethal smile and unspeakable powers: Randall Flagg, the Dark Man.

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Critics Consensus

Despite an A-list ensemble and a smattering of poignant moments, The Stand's extended runtime doesn't make for better storytelling, leaving its expansive cast stranded in a cluttered apocalypse.

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Brad Newsome

Sydney Morning Herald

01/27/2021

Stephen King's 1100-page apocalypse has unfolded in captivating style, maintaining the vibrant Stephen Kingyness of the characters and ratcheting up the tension at will -- even if all the bouncing around in time makes it feel rather choppy.

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Wenlei Ma

News.com.au

01/17/2021

With its many subplots, some more compelling than others, it's an uneven series that's not so much a must-watch as a can-watch.

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Michael Idato

Sydney Morning Herald

01/13/2021

3/5

Amber Heard is a little iffy as Nadine Cross, and the magnificent Whoopi Goldberg needs no introduction, but Marsden's Stu Redman is an engaging and buoyant hero and Alexander Skarsgard's Randall Flagg is compelling in every way

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Sayan Ghosh

The Hindu

09/27/2023

Stephen King’s apocalypse epic is brought to life stirringly.

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David Reddish

Queerty

03/13/2022

3/4

With COVID-19 plaguing the world, The Stand takes on an eerie, postmodern creepiness it might not otherwise have.

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Robin Holabird

10/15/2021

Absorbing characters and situations stand out.

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Robonoggin X.

@robonoggin May 9

Don't know what y'all are talking about. I thought it was pretty decent. Must be MAGA hating on Whoopi, or something. C'mon... 😆

Todor Y

@Phantom961 Apr 14

Prefered version of the stand compared to 1994 original. Specifically in the ending where Randall Flagg is nuked and wakes up on island with primitive tribe, and after they saw him levitate, they started worship him. This detail is missing in 1994 original. In 1994, moments before nuclear flash, he is transformed into crow, and then nothing is shown what happens to him.

Marcin K

@KuczMarcin Jan 4

Instagram in 1980’ that’s how I remember that great book. Larry sang like a black man but he wasn't black.

Mania I.

@TheMania510 Oct 21

Very disappointing remake despite a solid cast. The problem I had with this is it was so unnecessary. They got the first one right. Updated for more current times but falls flat. Slow pacing and well the cinematography isn't as visual as it should be. Perhaps better editing and a shorter running time would make it flow better. It has it moments though and still worth a watch.

Rudy A

@RT31870702 Aug 25

Did I just witness God destroy Satan at a MAGA rally in Las Vegas? It's hard to believe this meandering story about the survivors of a plague far worse than COVID finding themselves in a struggle between good and evil was actually first published in 1978. As uneven as this tale of Biblical proportions and concerns is, I have to admit that watching in 2025, it feels prophetic.

Borderless C

@RT39254565 Aug 25

I’m giving this a 5 star because I do NOT understand the low ratings. I would probably give it a 4 but I’m giving it 5 to boost the average a smidge. The cast is stacked, the production value is great, it is EXTREMELY accurate to the book, right down to the type of pie that Fran eats in one of the first scenes… I truly don’t understand the hate for this series. Thoroughly enjoyed it and I usually hate adaptions compared to the books. I tried to watch the 1994 version a couple years ago and it was just so boring. This one is way better. Too bad it didn’t land. I think part of the reason is that it was released during a real pandemic lol. Not the best timing. Also saw no marketing for it whatsoever. It’s too bad because I think it would have received high ratings if more people watched it.

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James Marsden

Stu Redman

Amber Heard

Nadine Cross

Odessa Young

Frannie Goldsmith

Henrique Zaga

Nick Andros

Whoopi Goldberg

Mother Abagail

Jovan Adepo

Larry Underwood

Episode 1

Aired Dec 17, 2020

The End

When the Captain Trips flu epidemic wipes out more than 99% of the population, the remaining few immune to the disease set out in search of other survivors.

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Episode 2

Aired Dec 24, 2020

Pocket Savior

Musician Larry Underwood is on the cusp of his big break when Captain Trips strikes New York; wandering alone, he meets an alluring new acquaintance also desperate to escape; an incarcerated Lloyd Henreid comes face-to-face with Randall Flagg.

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Episode 3

Aired Dec 31, 2020

Blank Page

Mother Abagail selects a surprising voice to be her conduit to her chosen committee in Boulder, Nick Andros; the arrival of a disturbing visitor to the Boulder Free Zone shake residents to their core; Nadine Cross is haunted by a childhood memory.

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Episode 4

Aired Jan 7, 2021

The House of the Dead

The Boulder Free Zone Committee look to assert their position in the community with a town hall meeting, but Flagg plots to destroy the group from within.

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Episode 5

Aired Jan 14, 2021

Fear and Loathing in New Vegas

Nadine and Harold's dark intentions take shape; the Committee's spies entrench themselves in New Vegas, where Flagg is building his own society; Frannie hatches a plan to confirm her suspicions of Harold,while Mother Abagail seeks divine council.

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Episode 6

Aired Jan 21, 2021

The Vigil

While all of Boulder fears for Mother Abagail's safety, Stu organizes search parties to ensure her return, presenting an opportunity for Harold and Nadine; in New Vegas, Flagg recruits a dangerous new follower.

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Episode 7

Aired Jan 28, 2021

The Walk

After tragedy strikes the Boulder Free Zone, Mother Abagail tasks members of her Committee with a dangerous mission; Harold and Nadine begin their journey to New Vegas to unite with Flagg and claim their reward.

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Episode 8

Aired Feb 4, 2021

The Stand

Risking everything, the Boulder travelers face off with Flagg's followers in New Vegas, among them a very different -- and pregnant -- Nadine.

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Episode 9

Aired Feb 11, 2021

The Circle Closes

After seeing both the light and the dark, Frannie makes her stand.

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