The Stand on Paramount+ is post-apocalyptic drama series based on author Stephen King’s novel of the same name. After most of the world’s population is wiped off the planet due to a deadly man-made plague, the survivors must choose between good and evil. They must decide if they want to align themselves with 108-year-old Mother Abagail (Whoopi Goldberg), who is a force for good, or with Randall Flagg, aka the Dark Man (Alexander Skarsgård).
Where to Watch The Stand
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How Many Episodes Are in The Stand?
There are nine episodes in The Stand. The runtime of episodes averages between 49-65 mins. You can check the complete list of The Stand episodes and their release date below.
- “The End“: December 17, 2020
- “Pocket Savior“: December 24, 2020
- “Blank Page“: December 31, 2020
- “The House of the Dead“: January 7, 2021
- “Fear and Loathing in New Vegas“: January 14, 2021
- “The Vigil“: January 21, 2021
- “The Walk“: January 28, 2021
- “The Stand“: February 4, 2021
- “The Circle Closes“: February 11, 2021
What Are the Critics Saying about The Stand?
With an official critics rating of 56% and an average audience score of 24%, The Stand has had a mixed response from reviewers and audiences alike.
Vulture’s Jen Chaney writes, “As rendered in this iteration of King’s epic, that mix of realism and fantasy results in a disjointed, tonally inconsistent work that manages to both over-condense aspects of the original saga and overstay its welcome.”
Michael Idato from Sydney Morning Herald says, “Amber Heard is a little iffy as Nadine Cross, and the magnificent Whoopi Goldberg needs no introduction, but Marsden’s Stu Redman is an engaging and buoyant hero and Alexander Skarsgard’s Randall Flagg is compelling in every way.”
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Is The Stand Suitable for Kids?
The Stand is rated TV-MA, which means it is meant for viewing by mature audiences only. The content material is not suitable for children under 17.
