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The Stand

The Stand
★ 6.8/10•2020•TV-MA•Sci-Fi & Fantasy•Drama
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In a world mostly wiped out by the plague and embroiled in an elemental struggle between good and evil, the fate of mankind rests on the frail shoulders of the 108-year-old Mother Abagail and a handful of survivors. Their worst nightmares are embodied in a man with a lethal smile and unspeakable powers: Randall Flagg, the Dark Man.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateDec 17, 2020

Episodes

Episode 1 - The EndE159m

The End

When the "Captain Trips" flu epidemic wipes out more than 99% of the population, the remaining few immune to the disease set out in search of other survivors, all the while, experiencing visions of the nurturing Mother Abagail and the menacing figure of The Dark Man.

Dec 17, 2020

Episode 2 - Pocket SaviorE266m

Pocket Savior

Musician Larry Underwood is on the cusp of his big break when "Captain Trips" strikes New York. Alone and wandering an empty city, he meets an alluring new acquaintance also desperate to escape. Meanwhile, an incarcerated Lloyd Henreid comes face-to-face with Randall Flagg, The Dark Man himself, who makes him an enticing offer.

Dec 24, 2020

Episode 3 - Blank PageE354m

Blank Page

Mother Abagail selects a surprising voice to be her conduit to her chosen Committee in Boulder: the young deaf man Nick Andros. The arrival of a disturbing visitor to the Boulder Free Zone, shakes the Committee and Boulder residents to their core. Elsewhere in the Free Zone, Nadine Cross is haunted by a childhood memory.

Dec 31, 2020

Episode 4 - The House of the DeadE460m

The House of the Dead

The Boulder Free Zone Committee looks to solidify their leadership and bolster the community with a town hall meeting, but Flagg continues to make inroads as he plots to destroy the newly-forming society from within.

Jan 7, 2021

Episode 5 - Fear and Loathing in New VegasE562m

Fear and Loathing in New Vegas

Nadine and Harold's dark intentions continue to take shape. Meanwhile, the Committee's spies entrench themselves in New Vegas, where Flagg is building his own society, where officially-sanctioned sin and debauchery disguises a ruthlessly-enforced order. Back in Boulder, Frannie hatches a plan to confirm her suspicions of Harold while Mother Abagail seeks divine council.

Jan 14, 2021

Episode 6 - The VigilE658m

The Vigil

While all of Boulder fears for Mother Abagail's safety, Stu organizes search parties to ensure her return, presenting an opportunity for Harold and Nadine. In New Vegas, Flagg recruits a dangerous new follower.

Jan 21, 2021

Episode 7 - The WalkE758m

The Walk

After tragedy strikes the Boulder Free Zone, Mother Abagail tasks members of her Committee with a dangerous mission. Meanwhile, Harold and Nadine begin their journey to New Vegas to unite with Flagg and claim their reward.

Jan 28, 2021

Episode 8 - The StandE849m

The Stand

Risking everything, the Boulder travelers face off with Flagg's followers in New Vegas, among them a very different - and pregnant - Nadine.

Feb 4, 2021

Episode 9 - The Circle ClosesE949m

The Circle Closes

After seeing both the light and the dark, Frannie makes her stand.

Feb 11, 2021

Actors

James Marsden

James Marsden

Stu Redman

Odessa Young

Odessa Young

Frannie Goldsmith

Alexander Skarsgård

Alexander Skarsgård

Randall Flagg

Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg

Abagail "Mother Abagail" Freemantle

Amber Heard

Amber Heard

Nadine Cross

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