---
title: "11.22.63"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/11-22-63-2016"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 64464
imdb_id: "tt2879552"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 8
runtime_minutes: 81
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 1764
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# 11.22.63 (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/11-22-63-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

11.22.63 is a television series that follows the story of an English teacher who travels back in time. The narrative centers on his mission to prevent the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. As the protagonist navigates the past, he finds himself becoming deeply attached to the life he has constructed within that bygone era. This emotional connection complicates his original objective as he experiences the consequences of his temporal journey. The series explores the tension between his historical mission and the personal ties he develops while living in a different time period. By focusing on the challenges of altering significant historical events, the show examines the impact of time travel on the individual. The protagonist must reconcile his desire to change the course of history with the reality of the life he has built for himself. Through this premise, the series presents a character-driven drama set against the backdrop of a pivotal moment in twentieth-century history.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A teacher travels through time to stop a presidential assassination while struggling with his new life."

### Why Watch
- compelling time travel premise
- strong period setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- complex narrative structure
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains mature themes and historical violence appropriate for adult viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: period, suspenseful, dramatic, historical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | 9Now | Apple TV Store, Fetch TV |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Miniseries (8 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 8
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (38%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 5 (63%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **James Franco** as *Jake Epping*
- **Sarah Gadon** as *Sadie Dunhill*
- **Chris Cooper** as *Al Templeton*
- **Daniel Webber** as *Lee Harvey Oswald*
- **Lucy Fry** as *Marina Oswald*
- **George MacKay** as *Bill Turcotte*
- **Kevin J. O'Connor** as *Yellow Card Man*
- **Cherry Jones** as *Marquerite Oswald*
- **Jonny Coyne** as *George de Mohrenschildt*
- **Nick Searcy** as *Deke Simmons*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise?
An English teacher travels back in time to prevent the assassination of a president.

### Q: What is the main conflict?
The protagonist struggles between his mission and the life he creates in the past.

### Q: When is the series set?
The story takes place in a bygone era.

### Q: Is this based on a book?
The provided text does not specify the source material origin.

### Q: What is the tone?
The series features a blend of historical drama and suspense.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*