49/40
Based on the novel “Earth Abides” by George R
After months of isolation, Isherwood “Ish” Williams discovers that most of the world has fallen victim to a mysterious illness. However, despite his isolationist instincts, Ish leads the charge to develop a new civilization. Stewart.
Plus, he’s a total loser
Referenced in Korman Productions Deep Dive TV Podcast: Earth Abides on MGM+ Deep Dive Episode 1 “Alone” with Dave and Stacie (2024). Normally, the first episode would be a decent episode, but not here, which is especially bad since it’s about a global pandemic seemingly wiping out civilization. He’s only been gone for three weeks, going by what’s been said, but it feels like months or even a year with the way everyone talks and acts.
Well, that didn’t last long
It starts off by introducing him as a grounded guy who likes to be alone, living off the grid. Judging by the cover image, what are the chances that when he meets her she’ll be a strong, independent woman who doesn’t need a man, but he can follow her around like a lost puppy. I really don’t see where the entertainment is going to come from here if there’s barely anyone left and there’s no infected threat like 28 Days Later.
I won’t be watching to find out!
This episode was just the survivors whining about being alive. Maybe there are textbook slave traders (probably Christians made to look bad) looking to start a new world order and they have to escape them? One Hundred Years of Solitude is one of the biggest TV and streaming premieres this month.
