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Based on the novel “Earth Abides” by George R
After months of isolation, Isherwood “Ish” Williams learns that most of the world has succumbed to a mysterious disease. Yet, despite his instincts to remain isolated, Ish leads the charge to develop a new civilization. Stewart. Referenced in Korman Productions Deep Dive TV Podcast: Earth Abides on MGM+ Deep Dive Episode 1 “Alone”; with Dave and Stacie (2024).
The first episode felt 50-50 to me
The premise seemed interesting enough to ignore all the plot holes and I gave the show the benefit of the doubt. I think the lights in Vegas would indeed stay on, since Vegas has the Hoover Dam. When the second episode came out, things took a huge turn for the worse. The first 30 minutes of this 50-minute ordeal were nothing.
It’s solved by feral cats
It’s like watching a love story/soap opera, cliché after cliché… You’d think the last 20 minutes would be redeeming, but no. The most exciting scene is a brief rat infestation. Does anyone think this makes sense? And even if it does, why is this even a topic?
He doesn’t have a radio, he doesn’t leave signs, he doesn’t explore
And why has this guy been living alone for a year and hasn’t put up a solar power plant? Or more importantly, why hasn’t he found a house that’s already been put up? Surely there are better houses than his old family home, like houses next to a river, a lake, the ocean – all major food sources? Instead, he chooses to stay in a random suburban cul-de-sac… We see him being lonely, but at the same time he does literally nothing to explore his surroundings.
And as a result, nothing happens
Basically, this is the most boring protagonist ever. “One Hundred Years of Solitude” is one of the biggest TV and streaming premieres this month. Check out our December calendar for more!