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The Stand

1994Show1 season4 episodesTV-14

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic617.4Rotten Tomatoes64%70%

A tense, eerie drama series about war and faith and meaning.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing · you want to half-watch while scrolling

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Episodes

1 season · 4 episodes · best: S1E1 "The Plague" 7.5

Episodes

7.2

Story

The end of the world is just the beginning.

After a deadly plague kills most of the world’s population, the remaining survivors split into two groups - one led by a benevolent elder and the other by a maleficent being - to face each other in a final battle between good and evil.

Feels like

  • Apocalyptic Epic
  • Supernatural Good vs Evil
  • Psychological Horror
  • Character Ensemble Drama
  • Spiritual Allegory
  • Post-Pandemic Survival
  • Slow-Burn Tension
  • Gothic Atmosphere
  • Philosophical Conflict

Cast

24 of 71 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Mick Garris
Written by
Stephen King
Produced by
Peter R. McIntosh
Music by
W.G. Snuffy Walden

Everyone

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Facts

May 8, 1994 · May 12, 1994 · Ended

First aired
May 8, 1994
Last aired
May 12, 1994
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
19 countries

Tropes

Death by Cameo, Large Ham, Driven to Suicide +9

  • Death by Cameo
  • Large Ham
  • Driven to Suicide
  • Dramatic High Perching
  • Animal Motifs
  • Artistic License – Cars
  • Real Men Eat Meat
  • Bland-Name Product
  • Gender Flip
  • The Power of Rock
  • Jerkass Has a Point
  • Adaptational Heroism

12 of 56 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Stand?"

Questions about The Stand

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Stand?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Stand from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 17 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Stand worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 61).

Is The Stand okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch The Stand?

6 h

About 6 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 90 minutes each, aired from 1994 to 1994.

Can I half-watch The Stand?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for philosophical.

Will The Stand scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

What tropes does The Stand use?

Death by CameoLarge HamDriven to SuicideDramatic High PerchingAnimal MotifsArtistic License – CarsReal Men Eat MeatBland-Name ProductGender FlipThe Power of RockJerkass Has a PointAdaptational Heroismand 44 more

TV Tropes lists 56 tropes for it, including Death by Cameo, Large Ham, and Driven to Suicide.