So, putting aside the very bold choice to utilize this non-linear approach... the casting is perfect, and the performances are dynamite. So good in fact, I quickly became less distracted by the nonlinear story telling and now pretty psyched for the next episode.
I am thankful that I already know the story, as I'm pretty sure I would have walked away from this first episode feeling utterly lost and frustrated. I'd like to hear some feedback from a total newcomer, and if they have a good hold on the plot, having no prior relationship with the book, '94 miniseries or the characters.
There's one one major issue-and unfortunately it's pretty obvious one. In this Golden age of Television, how the hell wasn't this given the 5 season treatment?
THE STAND is literally based on a Stephen King EPIC. It has been waiting for an epic adaptation, and yet, here we are AGAIN trying to squeeze a 1000+ page epic into 9 hours. This could have been the Leftovers 2.0. Its all there. And
these incredible performances only emphasize this lost opportunity.