Entertainment Disclaimer: This review is based on the first 4 (out of 9) episodes of ‘The Stand’ 'The Stand', Stephen King’s sprawling 1978 novel is heavy material for adaptation, even in the form of a multi-season show. It has enough characters and story arcs to warrant a whole film-verse so the mammoth task of translating it for the small screen in a limited series is no joke. And then there is a whole fandom that swears this book is the best of the best works of the author, you get how high the stakes are? But here we are, watching director Josh Boone and showrunner Benjamin Cavell take it on anyway in the latest adaptation from CBS All Access. The show drops amidst apprehension from loyal book fans and a bit of excitement thanks to its insane ensemble cast.