32 Years Later, the Best Stephen King Show in TV History Remains 100% Untouchable

Stephen King’s epic novel, The Stand, a 1,152-page story about the battle between good and evil after a devastating plague wipes out most of humanity, was adapted into a miniseries. The series won two Emmy Awards for its makeup and sound, and received three additional nominations. While critics gave it a 67% rating and viewers a 72% on Rotten Tomatoes, many felt that squeezing such a long book into just four episodes was a challenge. Despite this, The Stand remains the most successful of King’s miniseries adaptations, even after 32 years.








