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The Stand

TV·2020–2021·Paramount+·Drama, Horror, Supernatural·57m·5.8·Created by Benjamin Cavell, Josh Boone

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The Stand explores an apocalyptic world ravaged by a mass outbreak of Influenza that wipes out 99% of the population in a matter of weeks. The fate of mankind rests on the frail shoulders of the 108-year-old Mother Abagail and a handful of survivors. Their worst nightmares are embodied in a man with a lethal smile and unspeakable powers: Randall Flagg, the Dark Man.

Cast

James MarsdenJames MarsdenStu RedmanOdessa YoungOdessa YoungFrannie GoldsmithAlexander SkarsgårdAlexander SkarsgårdRandall FlaggWhoopi GoldbergWhoopi GoldbergAbagail "Mother Abagail" Freemantle

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