The Stand

CBS All Access | Paramount+ | Release Date: December 17, 2020

1.9	USER SCORE Overwhelming dislike based on 83 Ratings

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Brandm06Dec 21, 2020

History and characters poorly constructed. It doesn´t do the SK book justice. Nadine character forced representation and little expression.

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noobcontrolDec 26, 2020

Worst movie with Amber Heard as a completely incompetent actress. Don't watch it.

3 of 3 users found this helpful30

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fornzorJan 11, 2021

Im a simple man. I see Amber Heard, I vote negative. Justice for Johnny Depp

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

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MayromeroJan 4, 2021

It's not enough good, I can say a little bit boring. I expected a little more of the history, and there are good actors but also some awful actors. I can't finish to watching the first season. I don't recommend it.

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samuslinkJan 7, 2021

This is worst Stephen king's novel adaptation i have ever seen, the Amber Heard's acting is very bad.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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AcidCasualJan 31, 2021

Even if you were to critique this mini series without ever reading the book or seeing the TV series in the 90’s. The script is just boring... not at any moment are you thinking this is cool, this is edgy. It’s a series about an apocalypticEven if you were to critique this mini series without ever reading the book or seeing the TV series in the 90’s. The script is just boring... not at any moment are you thinking this is cool, this is edgy. It’s a series about an apocalyptic virus, but no one seems to have told the actors. No excitement or suspense, just safe.

Just a constant - on the edge of your seat trying to grab your phone kind of series.

I was looking forward to this.… Expand

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CaveatDec 25, 2020

I have waded my way through 2 episodes so far, and am nearing the point of feeling like crawling out of the sewer myself. This makes this stories 4th revision to account for "modern" cultural references to attract the current generation atI have waded my way through 2 episodes so far, and am nearing the point of feeling like crawling out of the sewer myself. This makes this stories 4th revision to account for "modern" cultural references to attract the current generation at the time of re-release - ok, nice thoughts in effort and all, but... the current revision already has the feeling of a 80-90's slasher that is more gore than substance. We go into slashers expecting such things, but where we once held Kings content to a higher standard... I guess most of those old standards are back at the cabin having a nice lie down and taking a nap.

Part of me is hoping that things will flip as the show goes on, but the pragmatist in me is already wanting to take this one off our calendar and mumbling "Maybe by 2040 the grand kids can do it justice in the Nth revision..."… Expand

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Ariadna31Jan 3, 2021

Amber es una pésima actriz, the stand debió escoger mejor sus actores, amber es una acusadora.

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Bledixvixis0309Jan 5, 2021

Amber Heard is the reason for negative review. Amber Heard, the worst actress in the industry.

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Marcosmesza18Jan 7, 2021

Even if it didn’t have Amber Heard its still a bad show. This is her worst ever performance.

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OuliianDec 18, 2020

Justice for Johnny Depp
amber heard should not be allowed to be in this! boycott

6 of 8 users found this helpful62

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AlzurgDec 29, 2020

Amber Heard is the reason for negative review.
Nothing to say more. Do not understand why she is still acting.

3 of 4 users found this helpful31

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BubberDec 20, 2020

I don't see any reason to re-make The Stand, sure I understand they felt it would be relevant in today's world with everything going on, but why not make something new and original instead?

2 of 3 users found this helpful21

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MarkkusthJan 3, 2021

Justicia por deep.............................................................

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AndrewJoshDec 21, 2020

Why remake the stand?.. this was a terrible decision, especially starring amber heard with her allegations of several spousal abuses.

3 of 5 users found this helpful32

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LMottaJan 5, 2021

The worst thing of this adaptation is Amber Heard, the worst actress in the industry

1 of 2 users found this helpful11

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LizbethceJan 3, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Please don't waste your time! You can watch others movies or series. It's so boring.… Expand

1 of 3 users found this helpful12

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Corfe1989Jan 17, 2021

Ridiculous everyone is review bbimg because they don't like one actor the rest of the cast are good and the story adapted to TV is enjoyable. Jonny Depp both were toxic to each other get of your fan horse

2 of 8 users found this helpful26

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JLuis_001Feb 13, 2021

The Stand is one of Stephen King's most famous books, and within his career, that’s saying a lot.
Is not among my favorites though, but I admit it's one of his most epic literary works.
Now considering the fact this story deals with aThe Stand is one of Stephen King's most famous books, and within his career, that’s saying a lot.
Is not among my favorites though, but I admit it's one of his most epic literary works.

Now considering the fact this story deals with a weaponized flu that almost completely eradicates the human race, releasing this new adaptation in the middle of a global pandemic perhaps was a bit tone deaf.
Ironically people gets more scared of this, instead of listening in the real world. From the outset, I must say that it's much better than the 1994 version. And that comes from the budget and the cast. However, it never rises above the average.

And I have to say that even though this miniseries is faithful as far as possible, the very same structure of the novel, demonstrates that some books should not be adapted.
The first episode makes it very clear by being a brutal editing disaster, and especially by putting almost all the emphasis of the downfall of humanity on it.

The Stand is a book that's way too dense, really **** dense, and I can even say it's dense to a point of self-indulgence.
So to get some kind of justice into such an adaptation, and to get you to be into the characters, would take more than 15 hours, and yet it might get boring, because as I've always said, the narrative mediums are completely different, and despite its accomplishments, The Stand is a much better story in its source material.

This miniseries is entertaining, yes, although it fails to stand out. To be noticeable. I don't think it was underwhelming, or at least I cannot say that it was that case for me, but in this regard, being both a reader and a viewer, I'll stay with the book, and I would recommend it more than the two adaptations.… Expand

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FabizemJan 21, 2021

VERY GOOD serie! Loving it! People are very stupid at internet. ignore this score and watch!

0 of 2 users found this helpful02

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MarcoGilerJan 13, 2021

Justicia para Johnny Depp se merece el cero sin contar que la adaptación es realmente mala

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gohvFeb 3, 2021

If you know whats good for you dear Alexander Skarsgård, dont accept roles alongside Hambar Dirt.....

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RandallFlagg702Dec 19, 2020

All and all this is starting out as a great show. Very true to the book and so far some decent acting.

The book does start out a little slow if you're not into pandemic medical shows. But if you are it is still pretty exciting

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AngelTecashiJan 9, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Aburrido más que nada … Expand

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MariicuadrosJan 4, 2021

Just because it's hamber head, I give a bad rating. Let her pay for her bad deeds.

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BeslerJan 6, 2021

This is worst Stephen king's novel adaptation i have ever seen, the Amber Heard's acting is very bad

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NicollMCHJan 6, 2021

Es aburrido, la serie no te atrapa desde el primer minuto ni pena a darle una oportunidad.

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Redleg1971Feb 5, 2021

The Stand is a better than average retelling of the Stephen King book. While the sets and the acting are very good, the plotline is lacking. For a 9 episode mini-series, there are still numerous stories left out that should have been includedThe Stand is a better than average retelling of the Stephen King book. While the sets and the acting are very good, the plotline is lacking. For a 9 episode mini-series, there are still numerous stories left out that should have been included that would have made the series more expansive and grander. Too many details from the book were not included, most conspicuously the story of The Kid and his journey with Trashcan Man! Overall, the mini-series is interesting, and I'm glad that I watched it. But it misses the mark on detailed storytelling and character building.… Expand

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Regius_SanguisJan 8, 2021

Really poor tv series, we are miles away from the old tv series. The flashbacks are too many, too confused. The depth of the characters is close to zero. No more references to patriotism, embarrassing protagonists. New special effects, ofReally poor tv series, we are miles away from the old tv series. The flashbacks are too many, too confused. The depth of the characters is close to zero. No more references to patriotism, embarrassing protagonists. New special effects, of course, but not even remotely scary as in the old series.
After 4 episodes I can say: waste of time. Worst King's adaptation ever. Boring, boring, boring.… Expand