Castle Rock
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Welcome to Castle Rock.
When Henry was a child, he disappeared off the face of the Earth for 11 panic-stricken days.
Instantly, Alan knew something was wrong because Henry showed absolutely no signs of impact from the cold.
Where had he been?
It couldnt have been outside in the brutal Maine winter for a week and a half.
Thats where the adult Henry Deaver works, mostly unsuccessfully, to get people off death row.
He reluctantly returns home to Castle Rock and into the most unusual case hell ever be a part of.
Ruth shows signs of dementia, leading Henry to suspicions that Alan is taking advantage of his mother.
He makes breakfast for his blind wife, but he doesnt go to work as expected.
Was the warden a kidnapper?
And who is his mysterious prisoner?
From the minute hes found, theres something disturbing about this silent man.
Could this character be the classic King archetype of the mysterious stranger who comes to town with evil powers?
The Devil in human form?
And whats up with the timer?
What would happen if she didnt get the belongings back in the box before it ran out?
We dont know much about Molly yet but shes sure to play a major role in future episodes.
However, there are other familiar faces on the edge of the show who will likely resurface.
Theyre all likely to return to this already complex narrative.Castle Rockis just getting started.
Molly is listening to Hybrid Moments by the Misfits.
Could it be a nod to how this show is a hybrid of characters and themes throughout Kings career?
