"Netflix's 'existential hell' series has captivated Stephen King, with a staggering 81 million hours spent viewing it by fans worldwide."
Acclaimed author Stephen King has endorsed the Netflix series 'Black Summer', describing it as 'existential hell in the suburbs'. In a series of posts on social media, King praised the show and suggested that its showrunners, John Hyams and Karl Schaefer, could learn from its minimalist style.
'Black Summer', a post-apocalyptic drama, currently consists of two seasons, with the second season receiving a flawless 100% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. The series, which is streaming on Netflix, has also garnered an 85% Rotten Tomatoes score on Reddit.
One scene in 'Black Summer' features a copy of King's book 'Cell', adding an interesting connection between the author and the show. However, John Hyams, the co-creator of 'Black Summer', has confirmed that there won't be a third season.
Hyams expressed his desire to continue the series but wasn't the one who made the decision to cancel it. He also praised the show's creators, saying that they could learn from its minimalist style. King echoed this sentiment, suggesting that the show's creators could teach others a thing or two about storytelling.
King's endorsement of 'Black Summer' comes as he shared his TV and movie recommendations on social media. His latest movie recommendation, 'The Long Walk', premiered in theatres on September 12. 'The Long Walk' is an adaptation of a book and stars Cooper Hoffman.
Interestingly, King also recommended the Netflix series 'Z Nation', which features a subtle nod to the author in one of its episodes. This nod was pointed out by Reddit viewers.
Recently, King made headlines for his comments following the death of Charlie Kirk. In a now-deleted tweet, King wrongly claimed that Kirk 'advocated stoning gays'. King quickly corrected himself and issued an apology for his earlier claim. Elon Musk also responded to King's post.
In conclusion, Stephen King's endorsement of 'Black Summer' has added to the series' growing popularity. With its post-apocalyptic setting, minimalist style, and connections to King's own work, 'Black Summer' is a must-watch for fans of the genre.
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