Netflix has made headlines by announcing that it will license seasons 1 and 2 of Castle Rock, a sci-fi supernatural thriller series that was initially a Hulu Original in the United States. This move marks the first time the series has been away from its original streaming home of Hulu, where it was released exclusively across its two seasons in 2018 and 2019.
The series, which brought together a striking ensemble across its two seasons, is set to arrive on Netflix in the US from December 16th. It follows André Holland as Henry Deaver, a lawyer drawn back to his unsettling hometown, alongside Melanie Lynskey’s empathetic and telepathic Molly, Bill Skarsgård’s mysterious inmate known only as The Kid, Jane Levy’s sharp-tongued Jackie Torrance, and Sissy Spacek’s Ruth Deaver, whose dementia exposes the town’s buried horrors. The cast also includes Lizzy Caplan’s Annie Wilkes in a reimagined origin for the Misery character, supported by Elsie Fisher as her daughter Joy, Tim Robbins as crime-family patriarch Pop Merrill, Paul Sparks as the menacing Ace, and Barkhad Abdi and Yusra Warsama as siblings Abdi and Nadia caught in the expanding chaos.
The licensing of Castle Rock to Netflix is one of many pickups the streaming giant has from Warner Bros. Television, which owns the underlying rights to the series. This move is significant, given that Netflix is expected to land on its platform in the US throughout December, including The West Wing, which was previously removed from the streaming service. Additionally, some other titles that are expected to land on Netflix, such as One Tree Hill, Smallville, The Vampire Diaries, and many others, have been reported by Portal Netflix. Netflix isn’t completely empty-handed when it comes to Stephen King adaptations, and Castle Rock does make a fine addition, given that his adaptations have seen a resurgence in popularity as of late, with movies like The Long Walk and the IT show on HBO Max.
The cancellation of Castle Rock’s planned third season in November 2020 was a surprise to fans of the series. However, the licensing of the first two seasons to Netflix is a welcome move, giving fans a chance to revisit the series and experience the haunting and suspenseful storytelling for themselves. The series explores the darker side of human nature and the supernatural, making it a compelling watch for fans of the horror and thriller genres. With the addition of Castle Rock to its platform, Netflix is further expanding its offerings for fans of sci-fi and supernatural thrillers. Fans of the series are eagerly anticipating its arrival on Netflix, and it will be interesting to see how the streaming service promotes the series to its subscribers. The exact date of its release on Netflix has been confirmed as December 16th, and fans are counting down the days until they can watch the series again.
It’s worth noting that the series isn’t being licensed to Netflix from Hulu (Disney) but rather Warner Bros. Television, which owns the underlying rights to the series. This has sparked some debate among fans, who are wondering why Hulu didn’t retain the rights to the series. However, the move to Netflix is a significant one, and fans of the series are excited to see how the streaming service will promote the series and make it available to a wider audience. The exact details of how the series will be promoted on Netflix are still unclear, but fans are eagerly anticipating the release of the series on the streaming platform.
The series has a dedicated fan base, and the licensing of Castle Rock to Netflix is being met with enthusiasm and excitement. Fans of the series are taking to social media to express their excitement and anticipation for the series to be available on Netflix. The series has been praised for its atmospheric and suspenseful storytelling, and fans are eager to see how Netflix will promote the series and make it available to a wider audience. The exact date of its release on Netflix has been confirmed as December 16th, and fans are counting down the days until they can watch the series again.
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