
In 2021, the miniseries Station Eleven premiered on HBO Max, based on Emily St. John Mandel’s novel of the same name from 2014. The series unfolds 20 years post a catastrophic flu pandemic that brought about civilization’s downfall. It follows a troupe of artists who journey between towns, sharing art with survivors while coming across a dangerous cult led by an enigmatic figure. The narrative primarily revolves around Kirsten Raymonde, an eight-year-old actress at the onset of the pandemic, and Jeevan Chaudhary, a paramedic aspirant whose life intersects with Kirsten as the pandemic strikes.
Though the book and series share these fundamental elements, they also introduce significant differences that not only create compelling television but enhance the original storyline even further.