Amazon Prime fans can binge entire sci-fi thriller that’s ‘gut-wrenching’
'I enjoyed every second of it.'
Amazon Prime Video viewers have had the ‘best’ day of their life binge-watching an underrated sci-fi series.
11.22.63 is an eight-part thriller series executives produced by Star Trek legend JJ Abrams adapted from Stephen King’s novel of the same name.
The series follows Jake Epping, played by James Franco, a recently divorced English teacher who is presented with the chance to travel back in time to stop the assassination of John F Kennedy.
11.22.63 could not be more timely after more than 31,000 previously classified pages related to his killing were recently released on the order of President Donald Trump.
Among the bombshell findings were claims that a Bulgarian man living in California tipped off a government official about JFK’s murder and that a CIA agent, who alleged the agency was responsible, died in suspicious circumstances months later.
Released in 2016, 11.22.63’s only season was well received, earning a respectable 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and rapturous praise from viewers online.
On Google, the drama has over 300 audience reviews and a star rating of 4.5 out of 5, with many describing it as ‘captivating’, ‘heartbreaking’ and ‘gut-wrenching.’
Among them is Gabriel Larson, who raved: ‘Such an emotionally investing story that keeps you literally on the edge of your seat each episode which are practically the length of full movies. Get ready for a gut-wrenching and heartbreaking end. It almost brought me to tears.’
Echoing their sentiment, Mike Reese said: ‘I’ve seen every Stephen King film and read every single book and this is by far my favorite. I enjoyed the book and as much as I don’t enjoy saying it, the series was better. The series was just simply captivating. I enjoyed every second of it. It made you feel as if you were truly there in 1960.’
Bernard Swart shared: ‘I’ve never really been a crying man”, but let me tell ya, this show almost had me drowning in my own damn tears. Stunning, from the music, the cinematography, the cast, the acting, the themes explored. Man what I would give to be able to watch this show again for the first time. Definitely gonna watch it again tho. I highly recommend everyone to watch this show.’
The show follows a teacher who travels back in time to stop JFK’s assassination (Picture: Hulu/Everett/REX/Shutterstock)Agreeing, Lia Grace added: ‘I watched this show in less than 24 hours and it was one of the best days I’ve ever had. I’m a sucker for time travel and I was so excited to start this one as soon as I found it, and it did not disappoint. Every episode, every character, every moment was captivating and held my attention right until the end when I broke down sobbing happy tears. It was everything I wanted and more, and I have a feeling this will stay in my heart for a very, very long time.’
11.22.63 is not the only sci-fi series with a numerical name captivating Amazon Prime fans.
The 100 first aired a decade ago and ran until September 2020 and is based on Kass Morgan’s novel series of the same name.
The series, which ran for seven seasons, follows survivors from a nuclear Armageddon which destroyed civilisation on Earth.
There is only one eight-episode season of 11.23.63 (Picture: Hulu/Everett/REX/Shutterstock)The 100 boasts an impressive 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, with fans singing its praises over the years.
‘The 100 is PERFECTION. This show is very very binge-worthy. I’m a science fiction geek and by far the 100 has covered every base I can think of,’ enthused Rommel Ayling on Google.
And another fan, Naga Sri Kilari, branded the programme ‘one of the best shows ever watched’.
‘I’m surprised that not many people know about this show. It’s very addictive, the pace of the show is maintained so well not too slow nor too fast, it’s on point,’ they added.
11.22.63 is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.
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