Miniseries – 11.22.63

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Feb 2016

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James Franco plays the role of Jake Epping, an ordinary high school teacher, who is presented with a chance to change history. When a longtime friend (Chris Cooper) shows Jake how to travel back in time, he tasks Jake with a mission he has been trying in vain to complete: stopping the assassination of John F. Kennedy on Nov. 22, 1963, and solving one of the biggest mysteries of the 20th century. Jake quickly learns that the past does not want to be changed, and that his attempts to divert the course of history can quickly turn dangerous.

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Though the execution feels almost as dated as the period it represents, 11.22.63 gradually reveals a compelling, well-performed series of events.

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Neil Genzlinger

New York Times

01/16/2020

The finale is beautifully done and beautifully carried by Mr. Franco, thought-provoking and heartbreaking at once.

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Caroline Framke

Vox

01/16/2020

11.22.63 is just here to entertain. And that's fine! But if the series wanted us to look past some truly awful things Jake does in the name of changing the past, it should've clarified what it wanted us to think of its protagonist.

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Alison Herman

Flavorwire

08/11/2017

It's not a bad goal for the social good-minded time traveller, or more importantly to the matter at hand, a bad premise for a flashy miniseries designed to get attention.

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Brad Miska

Bloody Disgusting

01/16/2020

While "11.22.53" never really reaches the level of craftsmanship of "House of Cards" or "The Man In the High Castle," it makes up for it in it's immense "can't stop watching" entertainment value.

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Bryan Bishop

The Verge

01/16/2020

The pilot was an absolute home run, setting up a slate of fascinating characters with complex dynamics and a world of opportunity.

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Kevin Yeoman

Screen Rant

01/16/2020

Despite its occasional clumsiness, 11.22.63 is an entertaining effort.

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Paul S

@RT91988760 10h

There were some parts of the show that didn't make a lot of sense and were poorly told, but overall, this show was incredible. The story was intense and thrilling, and it perfectly encapsulated the mystery, tragedy, and intrigue of the assassination of JFK. I definitely recommend this for mystery, thriller, sci-fi, and history fans!

Rebecca W.

@Rebeccathecode Mar 18

It had the potential to be amazing but fell short. It was all over the place. Hard to keep up with the plot. Any time travel movie can be great, this one wasn’t. I’m not sure how the book and miniseries differ bc I didn’t read it. But I hope the changes they made weren’t the worst parts to watch. Good characters and decent ending though.

Michael W

@mawilps Mar 7

This time travel miniseries was really good. James Franco, Chris Cooper, Sarah Gadon, George MacKay, Daniel Webber, and the rest of the cast did a fantastic job in this miniseries. The plot of the series was dramatic, intense, and thrilling. It's about trying to change the past to set things right, when it could turn into something worse. If you haven't seen this miniseries yet, check it out sometime. It's a definite must see.

Chris C.

@Corliss15 Mar 4

Enjoyed the series till the end, I thought it could of been better, but nonetheless great series!

Emily H.

@RT32395507 Feb 25

Loved this show. Husband and I binged It in 3 days. I never read the book so I went in blind. I didn’t want it to end. Great acting, even better story. Highly recommend.

Chad S.

@Redcoat Feb 24

I did not read the book, my family enjoyed every episode, and for once in what feels like an eternity of middle of the road movies it finished the season out with an ample conclusion.

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James Franco

Jake Epping

Chris Cooper

Al Templeton

Sarah Gadon

Sadie Dunhill

Daniel Webber

Lee Harvey Oswald

George MacKay

Bill Turcotte

Josh Duhamel

Frank Dunning

Episode 1

Aired Feb 15, 2016

The Rabbit Hole

An unassuming divorced English teacher stumbles upon a time portal that leads to 1960 and goes on a quest to try and prevent the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

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Episode 2

Aired Feb 21, 2016

The Kill Floor

Thrown by the enormity of his goal, Jake decides the one thing he can do to make a real difference is save the family of his friend Harry Dunning; Harry's family was murdered in a small Kentucky town by Harry's out-of-control father, Frank.

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Episode 3

Aired Feb 29, 2016

Other Voices, Other Rooms

Jake finds an unlikely ally in his quest; Jake gets a teaching job near Dallas and discovers romantic sparks with a librarian; trailing Oswald takes Jake into the dark side of Dallas, where he realizes Oswald may not be the only threat facing JFK.

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Episode 4

Aired Mar 7, 2016

The Eyes of Texas

Jake and Bill's partnership starts to struggle as they discover more secrets surrounding the unpredictable Lee Harvey Oswald; the conspiracy involving Oswald deepens; romance blooms for Jake and Sadie.

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Episode 5

Aired Mar 14, 2016

The Truth

Everything begins to fall apart as Jake struggles to live two lives: teacher and time traveler; when Sadie's life is threatened, Jake has to make a terrible choice; Lee Harvey Oswald takes steps that will lead him into a date with destiny.

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Episode 6

Aired Mar 21, 2016

Happy Birthday, Lee Harvey Oswald

It's October 1962, and the threats in Dallas continues to build; Jake must take drastic action to establish the full dimensions of the threat to Kennedy; Jake is hit with an unexpected death and a bitter betrayal from one of those closest to him.

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Episode 7

Aired Mar 28, 2016

Soldier Boy

The end is near and Jake is not up to the task; Sadie scrambles to pick up the pieces, but no one knows the mission as well as Jake; Kennedy and the assassin are on a collision path.

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Episode 8

Aired Apr 4, 2016

The Day in Question

The past pulls out every weapon it has to keep Jake from reaching Dealey Plaza in time to save JFK. If he fails, it could mean death for Jake or those close to him; if he succeeds, it could create a world in which he loses everything he's ever known.

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Episode 10

Aired May 5, 2016

When the Future Fights Back

Exploring the What If storytelling of Stephen King; adapting the book for mini-series; creating the period props, costumes and sets; the creative team behind the piece.

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Director: Kevin Macdonald, James Kent
Executive Producer: Stephen King, J.J. Abrams, Bridget Carpenter, Bryan Burk
Network: Hulu
Rating: TV-MA (L|V)
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date: Feb 15, 2016

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