As someone who has spent countless hours engrossed in the enigmatic world of Stephen King adaptations, I can confidently say that 11.22.63 stands out as one of the most captivating and thought-provoking miniseries to grace our screens. Having missed it during its initial run, I’m overjoyed that this underrated gem has found a new home on Tubi, where it will be available for free starting November 1.
Among the early original series created by streaming service Hulu, the 2016 miniseries based on Stephen King’s work, titled “11.22.63”, was unexpectedly removed earlier this year. However, if you missed out on this often overlooked gem during its initial release, don’t worry! Not only has it found a new platform, but starting next week, you’ll have the opportunity to stream it for free.
The series is centered around Jake Epping, a man who has recently divorced and finds himself with a chance to travel back in time to 1960 through a portal in an old diner. His mission is to prevent the assassination of President Kennedy. However, it turns out that altering the past isn’t as straightforward as one might think, for Epping discovers that when you meddle with history, history has a way of resisting those changes.
According to Tubi, the series “11.22.63” is set to premiere on their streaming platform on November 1st. All eight episodes will be accessible without charge. The series was crafted by Bridget Carpenter, who has worked on shows like “Dead Like Me” and “Friday Night Lights”. J.J. Abrams serves as an executive producer. Initially, the project was intended to become a movie by the late Jonathan Demme (“The Silence of the Lambs”), but creative disputes over the script between him and King caused Demme to leave the project in 2012. This departure opened the door for Abrams’ production company, Bad Robot, to acquire the rights.
In “11.22.63,” James Franco portrays Epping, while Chris Cooper brilliantly plays Al Templeton, the diner owner. Additionally, Daniel Webber, known for his role in “The Dirt,” is cast as Oswald, Lucy Fry, who starred in “Vampire Academy,” plays his wife, Marina, and Sarah Gadon, from “The Amazing Spider-Man 2,” is introduced as Franco’s love interest, Sadie Dunhill. This captivating series received high praise, earning an 83% approval rating from critics and a 88% approval rating from fans on Rotten Tomatoes. In 2016, it was honored with the Best Television Presentation award at the 43rd Annual Saturn Awards.
What Made 11.22.63 So Good?
Franco’s questionable history cannot be ignored, but when it comes to his acting prowess, he truly shone in the series “11.22.63“. This contributed significantly to the show’s excellence. The interactions between him and Cooper were particularly captivating as they debated the consequences of killing Oswald. When Franco portrayed a character stepping into the past, his portrayal of wide-eyed wonder and fascination was so convincing it’s astonishing he wasn’t nominated for more awards.
In addition, the story explores the ethical dilemma: While murder is undeniably wrong, could it be justified for the greater good? This question is intriguingly presented in ‘11.22.63’, leading viewers into thought-provoking “what if?” discussions about the butterfly effect and how altering one event might impact the future.
Without a doubt, among Stephen King adaptations, 11.22.63 stands out as one of the finest, particularly those produced for television. If you happened to have missed it initially, be sure to add it to your viewing list next month when it becomes available on Tubi on November 1.
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2024-10-26 00:01