Spikes adaptation of The Mist introduces a memorable monster in Pequod.
The MistSeason 1, Episode 4
ThisThe MistReview contains spoilers.
Its true that the main characters in the novel did leave the supermarket.
They only got to the store next door and lost half of the frightened adventurers.
Everyone in town tries to employ their own coping methods.
Jay gets an instant reminder and, in a huff, throws a long pass.
What is she doing on that side of the mall anyway?
It costs a life, two including the gamestopper who doesnt come back.
The mob votes, andThe Mistsheers its first sacrificial lamb.
But Garrison is hungry now and resistance is a mere appetizer.
So it is in the mall.
They shoppers have only been stuck for two days.
Now we know there is no judge and jury in the new world, which is frightening.
But that suggestion was never ratified and there never was a learning curve, which is more frightening.
The kid is given three days provisions, a flashlight and a means of defending himself.
Sadly, he doesnt turn it on his banishers.
Maybe because he finally loosened his tie.
He is a friend to all gods children, but really has a problem with eight-legged one.
He hates bugs in the church, even if they are under glass.
Natalie threatens his spiritual well-being as well as his sanity.
That is until it drops its head down on the little girl and we see her putrefy and rot.
Secondly, the creature is filled with mystery.
Why doesnt it eat Alexs life force?
What is she hiding?
Is it now a part of her?
She gets labeled a liar, giving Jay a chance to pull a quarterback sneak.
And she admits to her mother that she is.
She couldnt tell the truth about the creature, but shes holding something else back.
Here is where the writers can have fun riffing on King horror themes while imposing their own narrative.
They might have developed a new breed of Game of Thrones White Walkers for basic cable.
At least now I know who Im rooting for.
Pequod was written by Andrew Wilder, and directed by TJ Scott.
Rating:
3.5 out of 5
