A new hit sci-fi show based on a Stephen King novel is taking the massive risk of repeating one storytelling decision that has weighed down many adaptations in the past. Although the show does a decent job of bringing a compelling Stephen King story to the small screen, it may not be able to sustain its momentum if it leans too heavily on that same flawed approach.

When it comes to television, Stephen King adaptations have been experiencing somewhat of a drought since 2020's The Outsider . The thrilling HBO show was the last Stephen King adaptation that managed to land in critics' good books and earn a high Rotten Tomatoes score.

The latest TV series based on a Stephen King book does not come close to being as acclaimed as The Outsider . It still manages to be compelling enou

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