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Based on the novel “Earth Abides” by George R
After months of isolation Isherwood "Ish" Williams learns that most of the world has succumbed to a mysterious disease. Despite his instincts to further isolate himself, Ish leads the charge in developing a new civilization. Stewart..
Link to Korman Productions Deep Dive TV Podcast: Earth Abides on MGM+ Deep Dive Episode 1 “Alone”; with Dave and Stacie (2024)
As someone who read Earth Inhabits 20-25 years ago and fondly remembers the book, I was pleasantly surprised to see how the show was turning. When this happens, I’m always a little afraid, because you hope that they will stay true to the book and fulfill your visual expectations, realizing that it is difficult for a movie or show to match what you imagined while reading. – With that in mind, I’m watching the first episode with a bit of a bias, but trying to see it as "new" story and also a welcome reminder of one of my favorite books in the "Dystopian/Postapocalyptic" genre.
Episode 1 successfully creates a compelling story that looks to honor Stewart Themes of the 39s
The book was written and set in the 1940s, while the show is modern, so the technology and general “feel” of the setting differs from the book. Post-Covid, there’s room for a good pandemic story The pace is naturally brisk and especially rushed to fit the character development and main plot into the first episode of the mini-series. It invites fans of the book and new viewers to think about humanity’s place in a changed world.
We are looking forward to the rest
The acting is good so far, the production and effects look decent, maybe a little understated (you’d expect car pileups, etc.). "One Hundred Years of Solitude" ; is one of the biggest TV and streaming premieres of the month. Check out our December calendar for more!