The Stand 1994
“The end of the world is just the beginning.”
What is The Stand?
The television series "The Stand" is an adaptation of a post-apocalyptic story. The narrative unfolds in a world that has been devastated by a deadly plague, resulting in a significant loss of life.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1994
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 4
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- First aired
- May 8, 1994
- Last aired
- May 12, 1994
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
The television series "The Stand" is an adaptation of a post-apocalyptic story. The narrative unfolds in a world that has been devastated by a deadly plague, resulting in a significant loss of life. The surviving population is divided into two distinct groups. One group is led by a benevolent elder, while the other is guided by a maleficent being. The two factions are set to face each other in a final confrontation, representing a struggle between opposing forces. The story revolves around this fundamental conflict between good and evil. The series explores the aftermath of the plague and the divergent paths taken by the remaining survivors. The ultimate confrontation between the two groups serves as the central plot point, highlighting the themes of good versus evil and the human condition.
Should you watch it?
“Survivors of a global pandemic navigate a supernatural conflict between forces of good and evil.”
- classic adaptation
- high stakes
- clear moral conflict
- dark themes
- slow pacing
Watch it if you enjoy epic tales centered on the struggle between opposing moral forces.
The series contains depictions of a deadly plague and themes of good versus evil.
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Season 1 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Plague Mytharc May 8, 1994
- E2 The Dreams Core May 9, 1994
- E3 The Betrayal Core May 11, 1994
- E4 The Stand Mytharc May 12, 1994
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise?
A deadly plague kills most of the population, leaving survivors to choose sides in a battle between good and evil.
Who leads the survivors?
The survivors are split into two groups, one led by a benevolent elder and the other by a maleficent being.
Is this based on a book?
The series is an adaptation of a novel.
What is the central conflict?
The remaining population faces a final confrontation between two opposing factions.
What genre is this?
It is a supernatural drama centered on an apocalyptic event.
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