This Is Stephen King’s “Favorite” TV Show Of His Own & You Can Watch All Episodes in a Single Day

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As a devoted fan, I must confess that the majority of Stephen King’s miniseries have their origins in his novels or novellas. However, when we delve into the appraisals of these creations, they often don’t shine as brightly as those born from other minds. Exceptions like “Mr. Mercedes” indeed prove the rule, but when it comes to miniseries, for every “Salem’s Lot” (1979) or “The Outsider”, there seems to be three more that echo the names of “The Langoliers,” “Golden Years,” or “Stephen King’s Desperation.” The secret, it appears, lies in crafting a miniseries penned explicitly for the screen by none other than the Master of Horror himself.

Instead of “Rose Red,” a strong illustration might be “Storm of the Century.” Notably, Stephen King himself considers it his top television endeavor, whether he wrote it or not. Furthermore, with its duration of 4 hours and 16 minutes, this piece is ideal for binge-watching in a single day, such as on Hulu.

A Compelling Original From King

In this three-part mini-series, we delve into the lives of inhabitants from a quaint coastal town in Maine, preparing for a fierce winter storm approaching. However, the impending blizzard isn’t their sole concern, as it appears a mysterious individual has arrived, harboring intentions of violence.

He is getting older and requires a new apprentice from among the island’s youth. The residents can either hand over the boy or risk losing everyone.

Similar to “The Shining,” the wintry setting in “Storm of the Century” enhances the sense of eerie confinement. However, this was merely one aspect that both critics and Stephen King himself admired about the miniseries. In his own words, “Storm of the Century” is his “favorite of them all” due to his fondness for Colm Feore as Linose, and his appreciation for the story itself.

In this production, Feore truly shines, but Tim Daly from “Wings” commands the stage with his charm. Both are effectively backed by Jeffrey DeMunn, a veteran of King adaptations like “The Green Mile” and “The Mist”, as well as Julianne Nicholson, known for her role in “I, Tonya”. Although King’s third acts aren’t always as powerful as the first two, he excelled in wrapping up “Storm of the Century”.

This version aims to maintain the original meaning while making it more natural and easier to read.

Stream Storm of the Century on Hulu.

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2025-08-30 18:13