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Based on the novel “Earth Abides” by George R
After months of isolation, Isherwood “Ish” Williams learns that most of the world has fallen to a mysterious disease. Yet despite his instinct to isolate himself further, Ish leads the charge to develop a new civilization. Stewart.
I read the original novel several times as a teenager, decades ago
Referenced in Korman Productions’ Deep Dive TV podcast: Earth Abides on MGM+ Deep Dive Episode 1 “Alone” with Dave and Stacie (2024). It’s a beautiful story with lots of effective imagery, highly recommended, if a little dated – published in 1949, seventy-five years ago. While I’ve often wondered over the years if it would ever be made into a movie, I didn’t expect this limited series adaptation, so I was very surprised when it appeared.
Ended it saying, “Wow!
Also very concerned, as it remains one of my all-time favorite reads. “Men come and go, but the earth remains” is a quote I use often. With some anxiety, I watched the first episode.
The rattlesnake bite, the search for Lucky the dog (the princess in the book), Milt and Ann
That was really good!” Seeing Ish stare into the smoke of Em’s house brought the imagery of the book to life. Of course, out of necessity, it has been modernized in many ways, but important aspects of the plot remain effectively unchanged. Other changes, like limiting Ish’s trip to Las Vegas instead of Atlantic City, make sense and are not important to the character interactions.
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Also, the way the book is structured makes a limited series a great production choice. Looking forward to the rest of this series. “World Without End!” “One Hundred Years of Solitude” is one of the biggest TV and streaming premieres this month.
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