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Based on the novel Earth Abides by George R
Scenario
After months of isolation, Isherwood "Ish" Williams learns that much of the world has been stricken by a mysterious disease. Yet, despite his instincts to remain isolated, Ish leads the creation of a new civilization. Stewart.
Plus, he’s a complete loser
Link on Korman Productions Deep Dive TV podcast: Earth Abides on MGM+ Deep Dive Episode 1 "Alone" with Dave and Stacie (2024). Normally, the first episode would be appropriate, but not here, which is especially bad, since it’s about a global pandemic that’s apparently ending civilization. It’s only been three weeks since he left the scene, but everyone seems to be talking and acting like it’s been months or even years.
Well, that didn’t last long
It starts off by introducing him as some kind of guy who likes to live on his own. Based on the cover image, what are the chances that when he meets her, she’s a strong, independent woman who doesn’t need a man, but can be together like a lost puppy. I really don’t see where the entertainment is going to come from here if there’s almost no one left and there’s no infected threat like 28 Days Later.
I won’t be watching to find out!
This episode was just the survivors whining about being alive. Maybe there’ll be some textbook slaves (probably Christians who will look bad) who want to start a new world order and they’ll have to escape them? "One Hundred Years of Solitude" is one of the biggest TV and streaming premieres this month.
