![]() ![]() The story begins as workers in makeshift PPE clear rotting bodies from a church. ![]() The series opens with a dire warning and call to action from an unseen Mother Abigail ( Whoopi Goldberg) that not only fits King’s story, but could easily be interpreted as a message to viewers as we turn the page on a tumultuous year ourselves. Yet, it’s hard to think of a more perfect timing for this story of destruction and renewal than amidst a global pandemic.īeyond the pandemic parable, larger themes of taking a stand against persuasive evil are central to this story as well. Languishing for years in development hell, the journey from page to screen has been almost as long and arduous as the cross-country treks taken by its characters. ![]() At long last, Stephen King’s epic novel The Stand hits CBS All Access. ![]()
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