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Station Eleven 7.9 2021 Show

Station Eleven

Patrick Somerville · United States of America · English, German

A sprawling and moving portrait of humanity in a post-apocalyptic world

HBO Max

Our take by Renee Cuisia

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.

What happens

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.

What the critics said

Notable Critics

"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

Awards

DGA

1 win · 1 nom

Won: Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Limited SeriesNominated: Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Limited Series

Spirit Awards

3 noms

Nominated: Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted SeriesNominated: Best New Scripted SeriesNominated: Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series

Comments

  1. 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.

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About the author

Renee Cuisia

Renee Cuisia

Renee Cuisia is the lead curator at A Good Movie to Watch. In her spare time, she likes to watch K-dramas and analyze them to death. She's also seen You've Got Mail one too many times but is still convinced it's one of the greatest films out there.