This Ultimate Forgotten Stephen King TV Adaptation Is Now Free To Stream
Who doesn’t love when Stephen King books get adapted for the small screen? His novels are so expansive that they usually do better in a series format. So many of us lived our best lives when The Dead Zone aired on USA Network. After it was canceled we figured that was the end of our affair with the show. It was all but forgotten until we spotted it streaming for free this week on multiple apps. Let me catch you up to speed and then tell you where to find this gem.
The Official Synopsis
“Following a car crash that leaves him in a coma for six years, Johnny Smith awakens to find that he has the gift/curse of second sight. With the assistance of friend Bruce Lewis, average citizen Johnny usually gets pulled into mysteries he’s only able to help authorities solve because of his newfound ability — which, by the way, Bruce remained skeptical about for years. Johnny’s former wife, Sarah, married the town sheriff after being told her husband would never wake up; having been pregnant with their child when the car accident happened, Sarah is now raising her and Johnny’s son with her husband Walt. Thankfully, Walt and Johnny have formed an unlikely alliance — and Johnny helps Walt with his police business as often as possible. Based on the Stephen King novel.”
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The Dead Zone was created by Michael Piller and Shawn Piller. The series was based on a novel of the same name by Stephen King. The main cast included Anthony Michael Hall, Nicole de Boer, Chris Bruno, John L. Adams, and Connor Price.
The Dead Zone is currently streaming for free on Plex, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Tubi, and Vudu. The series ran on USA Network from June 16, 2002, to September 16, 2007. There are 6 seasons, made up of 80 episodes if you are looking for a new binge.
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This was not the first time this Stephen King story was adapted for the screen. Debra Hill produced a film version in 1983. It was directed by David Cronenberg, with Christopher Walken as the lead character.
Because I never finished the series, I think now is the time to dive back in. Let me know if you are also putting the series on your winter watchlist at @misssharai.
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