The Stand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 25
  3. Negative: 1 out of 25
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  1. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Ben Travers
    Dec 17, 2020
    33
    Even with a new ending penned by King himself coming up, the CBS All Access take feels like it’s stuck in time; half a cheesy made-for-broadcast event series, half a gritty, all-too-dark dive into the bottom barrels of prestige TV. Maybe it’s time to set this story down.

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3.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 35
  3. Negative: 19 out of 35
  1. SoBizarre
    Jan 30, 2021
    5
    SOULLESS. Nuff said.
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  2. Prando
    Jan 16, 2021
    0
    I think the overall impression here is 'lazy' - lazy story adaption, lazy storyline development, lazy and minimal character development.I think the overall impression here is 'lazy' - lazy story adaption, lazy storyline development, lazy and minimal character development.
    There is a solid cast here, woefully under-utilised. Great production values. So a lot of missed potential, along with a clear lack of comprehension of what the core themes of the origin story actually were in the minds of those developing and writing the series.
    The mindblowing editorial decision to chop back and forth in time makes little sense and badly damages the narrative, removes any sense of drama and prevents any sense of the stakes in the story. It is impossible to see what the purpose of this timeshifting is - it alienates those familiar with the original story and miniseries, while preventing new/casual viewers from engaging with the new series.
    Also unfortunately, too many audience 'critics' are getting bogged down in their own personal and childish 'we hate Amber Heard' tantrums online instead of considering the actual faults of the series itself.    … Full Review »
  3. UncleWillard
    Jan 15, 2021
    1
    They ass-raped this wonderful book. Just godawful. The only good I saw:

    Harold. They got him right and Owen Teague should be commended. Stu    They ass-raped this wonderful book. Just godawful. The only good I saw:

    Harold. They got him right and Owen Teague should be commended. Stu was adequate. That's it. Everything else was garbage. From the nonsensical changes, to the terrible casting. Even the better soundtrack was unearned (how dare they play Court of the Crimson King in this folly).

    Most egregious, and boy the fight for this title was fierce, was Ezra Miller as Trashcan Man. He turned him into a drooling idiot. He got nothing right here. He should tear up his SAG card.

    Amber Turd was a close second. Can't act and not a charismatic bone in her body. Forget her criminal behavior with Depp, she is terrible, but especially so here.

    They even managed to ruin Tom Cullen. Hats off to Bill **** for doing Tom justice. M-O-O-N, that spells acting.

    Everyone else was just paint drying. Frannie and Nick also pointed out how.much better the previous attempt was.

    Rey replacing Ralph was a huge waste as well. What a horrible, **** character compared to Ralph. Overall just no. This was a huge disappointment on every level. I cant believe Steven King let his name be attached to this.    … Full Review »
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