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Based on the novel “Earth Abides” by George R
Narrative
After months of isolation, Isherwood “Ish” Williams, discovers that most of the world has fallen victim to a mysterious illness. However, despite his instincts to isolate himself further, Ish leads the charge to develop a new civilization. Stewart.
Referenced in Korman Productions Deep Dive TV Podcast: Earth Abides on MGM+ Deep Dive Episode 1 “Alone” with Dave and Stacie (2024)
As someone who read Earth Abides 20 or 25 years ago and remembers the book fondly, I was pleasantly surprised to see a show being made. There is always a bit of trepidation when this happens as one hopes they stay true to the book and meet your visual expectations, knowing that it is hard for a movie or show to match what you have imagined from reading. -With that in mind, I am watching the first episode with a bit of bias, but attempting to see this as a “new” story, as well as a welcome reminder of one of my favorite books in the “Dystopian/Post Apocalyptic” series.
Post-Covid, there is room for some good pandemic storytelling
Genre. The book was written and set in the 1940s, while the show is a modern take, so the technology and “feel” of the environment is different from the book. The pacing is naturally fast and remarkably rushed to fit character development and the main plot into the first episode of a miniseries.
We look forward to the rest
Episode 1 successfully sets up an engaging story that seeks to honor Stewart’s themes. It invites fans of the book and new viewers alike to contemplate humanity’s place in a changed world. The acting so far is good, the production and effects look decent, perhaps a little sparse (you’d expect a pile-up of cars, etc.).
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