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Castle Rock

2018 – 2019Show2 seasons20 episodesTV-14

DramaMystery
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic676.8Rotten Tomatoes88%77%

A nerve-racking, slow-burning mystery series about mystery and the mind, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 20 episodes · best: S2E5 "The Laughing Place" 9.0

Episodes

8.0
8.0

Story

Based on the stories of Stephen King, the series intertwines characters and themes from the fictional town of Castle Rock.

Feels like

  • Stephen King Universe
  • Psychological Horror Drama
  • Slow-Burn Mystery
  • Small-Town Gothic
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Atmospheric Dread
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Supernatural Realism

Cast

24 of 49 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Michael Uppendahl, Greg Yaitanes, Phil Abraham
Written by
Guy Busick, R. Christopher Murphy, Dustin Thomason
Produced by
Robin Nelson Sweet, Tamara Isaac, Debbie Hayn-Cass
Music by
Chris Westlake

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 25, 2018 · December 11, 2019 · Ended

First aired
July 25, 2018
Last aired
December 11, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 20 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language, Suicide Themes
Genres
Mystery, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United States
Available in
41 countries

Tropes

Family Relationship Switcheroo, Gender Flip, Casting Gag +9

  • Family Relationship Switcheroo
  • Gender Flip
  • Casting Gag
  • Sex Slave
  • Roaring Rampage of Revenge
  • Nightmare Fetishist
  • Cloud Cuckoo Lander
  • Sealed Evil in a Can
  • Wham Shot
  • Wham Shot
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Hellhole Prison

12 of 73 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Castle Rock?"

Questions about Castle Rock

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Castle Rock?

NetflixHulu

In the United States, Castle Rock streams on Netflix and Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 26 other countries.

Is Castle Rock worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 67).

Is Castle Rock okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong languageSuicide themes

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, strong language, and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Castle Rock?

20 h

About 20 hours: 20 episodes in 2 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2019.

Will I feel good after watching Castle Rock?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will Castle Rock scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

What tropes does Castle Rock use?

Family Relationship SwitcherooGender FlipCasting GagSex SlaveRoaring Rampage of RevengeNightmare FetishistCloud Cuckoo LanderSealed Evil in a CanWham ShotWham ShotChekhov's GunHellhole Prisonand 61 more

TV Tropes lists 73 tropes for it, including Family Relationship Switcheroo, Gender Flip, and Casting Gag.