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    Hulu Original Program Series: 11-22-63

    I tuned this in last night thinking it was an historical documentary on the Kennedy assassination, and I happen to like those a lot - on WW2 or Kennedy and some other topics.

    It isn't that. It's an historical fiction with a little sci fi twist. I don't really like Sci Fi as a genre, but once you suspend disbelief and buy into the sci fi premise, then it's really interesting historical drama after that. I found it fascinating, and can't wait to binge watch a few more episodes.

    I've watched very few Hulu originals, but this seems really well done, and a very fascinating storyline that is truly unique. If you like sci fi, historical dramas, documentaries or any of that, I think this is worth checking out. I was surprised...pleasantly so.

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    Based on a Stephen King novel.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jimsumner View Post
    Based on a Stephen King novel.
    ...thanks...and also, I believe, based on something from Narnia series as well. (normally don't like Stephen King stuff, but this is good so far).

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    Quote Originally Posted by HereBeforeCoachK View Post
    ...thanks...and also, I believe, based on something from Narnia series as well. (normally don't like Stephen King stuff, but this is good so far).
    It's a straight up Stephen King adaptation of a novel of the same name. I enjoyed the novel, but couldn't get into the series.

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    I really enjoyed this series. Very nicely cast, engaging and well-paced storytelling, and a really satisfying payoff at the end.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15 View Post
    It's a straight up Stephen King adaptation of a novel of the same name. I enjoyed the novel, but couldn't get into the series.
    Interesting...and there is a time travel dynamic that mirrors one in Narnia - which was written before King's novels. That said, I don't think there's any reason to think King read CS Lewis.

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    Quote Originally Posted by HereBeforeCoachK View Post
    Interesting...and there is a time travel dynamic that mirrors one in Narnia - which was written before King's novels. That said, I don't think there's any reason to think King read CS Lewis.
    I would be surprised if he didn't. I thought everyone read CS Lewis. Could be wrong.

    Try the book - it is a fun read.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15 View Post
    I would be surprised if he didn't. I thought everyone read CS Lewis. Could be wrong.

    Try the book - it is a fun read.
    Not a King fan. Last night I watched episodes 2 and 3 - and episode 2 was more the classic King stuff. I almost stopped watching. Episode 3 was more in line with E1. So I'll continue with it. I also noticed in the credits that King is listed as an Executive Producer as well as attributing the story to his novel.

    I agree in general that when you read the book first, the movie, or TV version, doesn't usually live up to the book.

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    Finished it off....

    Just watched the 8th episode...which is the last in season one and I would assume the last episode period. I'll have to say, as a non Stephen King fan, I thought this series was very good. Only episode 2 was what I would call the kind of King creepy stuff...that I do not like...and I almost stopped watching then. But after that episode, it just stayed on the storyline - which is fascinating. Pretty good job of wrapping it up too IMO. I think this one will appeal to King fans and to non King fans alike. Any history buff will like it.

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