Habeas Corpus
- Episode aired Jul 25, 2018
- TV-MA
- 48m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
2.6K
YOUR RATING
Henry gets a new client at Shawshank Prison.Henry gets a new client at Shawshank Prison.Henry gets a new client at Shawshank Prison.
Cassady McClincy Zhang
- Young Molly Strand
- (as Cassady McClincy)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe opening narration says "Remember the dog? The strangler?" referring to "Cujo" and Frank Dodd from "The Dead Zone," respectively. Both of these stories were set in Castle Rock.
- GoofsHenry Deaver finds a newspaper reading "Shopkeeper Missing After Oddity Store Fire" while rifling through Lacy's office. The text is duplicated in the second column of the article.
- Quotes
Dennis Zalewski: Do you think I'd be working in a prison if there was a fucking Wal-mart within 60 miles of here?
- ConnectionsReferences Cujo (1983)
Featured review
A decent episode.
In 'Habeas Corpus', we gain more insight into and understanding of key characters. We learn more about the late Warden Lacy, and what he'd regarded as his mission in life. We find out more about the tight-lipped Kid, and get more details as to Henry's background (specifically, how the neighbourhood had turned him into a pariah when it was believed that he'd murdered his adoptive father). Granted, there is some time spent with characters like Molly Strand and Jackie Torrance who just aren't that interesting at this point in time.
Still, the atmosphere continues to be well-realized, and the writers / series creators explore the whole aura permeating Castle Rock. Much as King himself had pondered the idea of his fictional town Derry being haunted, the idea of Castle Rock being a truly cursed place is floated. We're left to wonder about things we've seen; prison guard Zalewski thought he had seen The Kid leave his cell and go on a killing spree, but nothing of the sort had happened. Later, The Kid is moved to a cell already housing one other inmate, and that person buys himself trouble by not taking The Kid seriously enough.
The acting is still strong from much of the cast. It's always a delight to see Sissy Spacek, even if her time on screen is brief. The same goes for reliable Scott Glenn, who's received some parting words and wisdom from Warden Lacy. Noel Fisher is good as Zalewski, who wants to ensure his anonymity when speaking with Henry.
King buffs will be pleased to hear the stories of Cujo and The Dead Zone get referenced.
Seven out of 10.
Still, the atmosphere continues to be well-realized, and the writers / series creators explore the whole aura permeating Castle Rock. Much as King himself had pondered the idea of his fictional town Derry being haunted, the idea of Castle Rock being a truly cursed place is floated. We're left to wonder about things we've seen; prison guard Zalewski thought he had seen The Kid leave his cell and go on a killing spree, but nothing of the sort had happened. Later, The Kid is moved to a cell already housing one other inmate, and that person buys himself trouble by not taking The Kid seriously enough.
The acting is still strong from much of the cast. It's always a delight to see Sissy Spacek, even if her time on screen is brief. The same goes for reliable Scott Glenn, who's received some parting words and wisdom from Warden Lacy. Noel Fisher is good as Zalewski, who wants to ensure his anonymity when speaking with Henry.
King buffs will be pleased to hear the stories of Cujo and The Dead Zone get referenced.
Seven out of 10.
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- May 9, 2020
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