Stephen King Reveals His Top 2 Must-Watch TV Shows for 2024!

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Summary

  • Stephen King enjoys mystery box shows “FROM” and “SILO” in 2024 & 2025.
  • Shows align with his horror/supernatural themes and receive praise.
  • Mike Flanagan is adapting King’s novel “Carrie” for TV, with care and respect for King’s work.

Acclaimed as the monarch of horror literature and renowned for his succinct critiques on television programs and movies he views, writer Stephen King recently unveiled his top two preferred series, believing they surpass any others from 2024 and beyond. While Stephen King is already a household name to many owing to their exposure to his films and vast library of novels, this celebrated author has also made guest appearances in some adaptations based on his own works.

In a surprising twist, Stephen King made an appearance in the role of a shopkeeper in the 2019 movie “It Chapter Two”. However, before that, he had acted in TV shows such as “Sons of Anarchy”, playing Bachman in one episode, a character in his own adaptation of “Under the Dome”, and himself in an episode of “The Simpsons”. King’s fans eagerly anticipate his next appearance, as they enjoy spotting his Easter egg cameos that enrich his work. However, these appearances can be elusive. Over the past five decades, King has achieved extraordinary success with over 400 million copies of his books sold, making him one of the most renowned authors globally. His talents extend beyond writing, as many of his works have been adapted into films, TV shows, and even graphic novels. Currently, things are going exceptionally well for King, as his works continue to be recognized and adapted, particularly by “The Haunting of Hill House” director, Mike Flanagan.

Stephen King Picks Only Two TV Shows He Has Invested His Time In

As a film enthusiast who’s found solace on Bluesky after navigating the tumultuous landscape of Twitter, I’ve been reveling in my newfound freedom to voice my opinions without the looming threat of criticism or harassment. In this fresh, judgement-free zone, I feel compelled to share the two captivating TV shows that I immersed myself in last year and eagerly anticipate for more this year – FROM and SILO. For those who appreciate a good “mystery box” series (think LOST), these are must-watch productions. However, as always, your personal preferences may vary.

There are really only two “mystery box” shows that I felt were worth my time last year and this coming year (for “mystery box shows,” think LOST): FROM and SILO. As always, your mileage may differ. — Stephen King (@stephenking.bsky.social) 2025-01-01T21:29:22.640Z

In the post, several comments commended Marshall Burnette’s Silo for being a massive success among science fiction enthusiasts. It’s not unexpected that King appreciates the horror/supernatural series From, given its resemblance to his novels in terms of small-town seclusion and gradual escalation of fear. Interestingly, King has disclosed that a low-cost 1968 horror movie once kept him awake at night and filled him with “helpless terror”. Surprisingly, this chilling film wasn’t one of his renowned scary productions that fans might find too frightening to watch before bed.

Mike Flanagan, an ardent admirer of Stephen King, is currently working on transforming King’s novel “Carrie” into a TV series. At present, there are no specifics available regarding this project. Flanagan is already busy with the upcoming revival of “The Exorcist” and adapting another King story, “The Life of Chuck.” In the past, King has been vocal about his dislike for adaptations of his work, most notably Stanley Kubrick’s version of “The Shining.” However, given Flanagan’s affection for the author, it is expected that great care and reverence will be crucial to Flanagan’s approach in this filmmaking endeavor.

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