Castle Rock: Season 2
A feud over real estate and control of the Merrill crime family becomes murderous just as mentally ill nurse Annie Wilkes arrives in Castle Rock. Based on the stories of Stephen King, the series intertwines characters and themes from the fictional town of Castle Rock. Set in the Stephen King multiverse, Castle Rock combines mythological scale and intimate character storytelling, weaving an epic saga of darkness and l
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series is based on the stories of Stephen King and is set in the Stephen King multiverse.
- The narrative intertwines characters and themes from the fictional town of Castle Rock.
- The show combines mythological scale with intimate character storytelling.
- The series weaves an epic saga of darkness and light played out in the fictional setting.
Season overview
A feud over real estate and control of the Merrill crime family becomes murderous just as mentally ill nurse Annie Wilkes arrives in Castle Rock. Based on the stories of Stephen King, the series intertwines characters and themes from the fictional town of Castle Rock. Set in the Stephen King multiverse, Castle Rock combines mythological scale and intimate character storytelling, weaving an epic saga of darkness and light. The psychological-horror series is set in the fictional town and features cast members including Lizzy Caplan, Tim Robbins, Elsie Fisher, Yusra Warsama, Bill Skarsgård, André Holland, and Melanie Lynskey across its seasons.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Let the River Run
Oct 23, 2019 · 61 min
On the run with her daughter Joy, ex-nurse Annie Wilkes works temp jobs to steal medication. Ace Merrill threatens the Somali developer of a new mall.
New Jerusalem
Oct 23, 2019 · 45 min
Hiding evidence of her crime, Annie discovers that the new mall is being built on a cemetery. Pop Merrill's past is revealed.
Ties That Bind
Oct 23, 2019 · 48 min
Joy has a fun day out with local kids but begins to question her mother's mental state when she returns to the motel. Pop's medical condition worsens.
Restore Hope
Oct 30, 2019 · 47 min
Ace reveals the sinister history of Jerusalem's Lot to his brother Chris. Nadia Howlwadaag learns why Pop adopted her and her brother Abdi.
The Laughing Place
Nov 6, 2019 · 60 min
Joy learns the truth about her mother's traumatic childhood and struggles with learning disabilities. Joy also discovers her own real origin.
The Mother
Nov 13, 2019 · 45 min
Tracing the call she received, Rita arrives in Castle Rock and searches for Joy, while Annie desperately tries to reconnect with her daughter.
The Word
Nov 20, 2019 · 45 min
Pop begins to discover how Ace is bringing the dark history of Jerusalem's Lot back to life in the present. Annie takes the fall for Joy.
Dirty
Nov 27, 2019 · 36 min
Annie and Joy take refuge at the Marsten House, where Ace is manipulating events and mesmerizing the town to contrive a long-prophesied resurrection.
Caveat Emptor
Dec 4, 2019 · 53 min
Pop and the rest of the unconverted seek shelter at the Emporium Galorium, where he discovers letters that reveal information about the Angel.
Clean
Dec 11, 2019 · 49 min
Annie and her remaining unconverted allies devise a plan to blow up the Angel statue and release the townspeople from their collective trance.