50/10
Based on the novel “Earth Abides” by George R
After months of isolation, Isherwood “Ish” Williams learns that most of the world has fallen victim to a mysterious disease. Yet despite his instinct to further isolate himself, Ish leads the charge to develop a new civilization. Stewart. Reference in Deep Dive TV Podcast Korman Productions: Earth Abides on MGM+ Deep Dive Episode 1 “Alone” with Dave and Stacie (2024).
I read the original novel several times when I was a teenager, decades ago
It’s a wonderful story with lots of effective pictures, highly recommended, although a little dated – published in 1949, seventy-five years ago. While I’ve often wondered over the years if this would ever become a movie, I wasn’t expecting this limited series adaptation, so I was very surprised when it came along. I’m also very concerned because it’s one of my favorite reads of all time. “People come and go, but the land remains” is a quote I often use.
I watched the first episode anxiously
I finished it by saying, “Wow! That was really good!” Seeing Ish watching the smoke from Emma’s house brought the book’s imagery to life. Of course, it has been modernized in many ways out of necessity, but the important aspects of the plot remain essentially unchanged. Rattlesnake Bite, The Search for the dog Lucky (the princess in the book), Milt, and Ann.
“The World Without End!” “
Other changes, like limiting Ish’s trip to Las Vegas instead of Atlantic City, make sense and aren’t important to the character interactions. Plus, the way the book is structured makes the limited series great production choice. I look forward to the rest of this series. “One Hundred Years of Solitude” is one of the biggest TV and streaming premieres this month.
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