The Stand
Seen it?2020 | 1 seasons | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (57% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.8 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
In a world mostly wiped out by the plague and embroiled in an elemental struggle between good and evil, the fate of mankind rests on the frail shoulders of the 108-year-old Mother Abagail and a handful of survivors. Their worst nightmares are embodied in a man with a lethal smile and unspeakable powers: Randall Flagg, the Dark Man.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
57% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a solid audience
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 330K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Benjamin Cavell, Josh Boone
- James MarsdenStu Redman
- Odessa YoungFrannie Goldsmith
- Alexander SkarsgårdRandall Flagg
- Whoopi GoldbergAbagail "Mother Abagail" Freemantle
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