2021 Show
Patrick Somerville · United States of America · English, German
A sprawling and moving portrait of humanity in a post-apocalyptic world
These days, pandemic stories can go either of two ways: horribly or profoundly. The realism may be too much to bear, causing so-called pandemic fatigue, or it can compel you to move in the world in kinder, more self-aware ways.
Thankfully, HBO’s overlooked Station Eleven falls under the latter category. Epic, poignant, and lighthearted, the ten-episode miniseries (adapted from the bestselling novel of the same name) is one of the few pandemic-set, post-apocalyptic shows that takes a closer look at the kind and creative ways humans approach survival.
The survivors of a devastating flu attempt to rebuild and reimagine the world anew – while holding on to the best of what’s been lost.
"Even more than the book, the show is obsessed with how people change, remake, and imprint on the material they cherish."
— Katy Waldman
"Grace, hope, and encouragement are foundational elements of "Station Eleven" that help turn what could've been a very bad idea into a profoundly cathartic experience."
— Ben Travers
DGA
1 win · 1 nom
Spirit Awards
3 noms
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This show sat with me!! I loved it so much. The storylines take a while to connect but the payoff is great. Fantastic acting and storytelling.