I finished the book last year. If the show holds anything like the book I'm not sure they can put it on TV without fans firebombing the network.
Agreed, the book was absolute utter rubbish. King's writing took a bad turn a long time ago - I think the only book of his I've read recently ($1.50 at a book recyclers) and remotely enjoyed was Hearts in Atlantis and even then I didn't think it was on par with his early work. The Dome had an interesting premise but then he lost the plot completely and while I forced myself to finish it ($1.50 remember) I just didn't give a shit at the end. Watched the first episode of the TV series- they captured the book completely.
"No man is an island. But if you strap a bunch of dead guys together it makes a damn fine raft."
I watched the season premiere with low expectations, but I was surprised... that they were not low enough. Horrible story, horrible science, horrible acting (from people capable of much better acting), and horrible story paths. I'd like to see this show canceled now so that these actors can find new roles in better shows. Regardless, I'd hoped that they'd refocus in season 2 in a better direction. That is clearly not happenning, so I'm going to let the door hit my butt on the way out.
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