Castle Rock

CASTLE ROCK SEASON 2: An Inventive Yet Occasionally Hobbled Second Season
CASTLE ROCK SEASON 2: An Inventive Yet Occasionally Hobbled 2nd Season

The second season of Castle Rock has concluded, and this dynamic anthology series went out on an intriguing note: a whimper more than a boom.

CASTLE ROCK "Romans" (S1E10): This Is The End
CASTLE ROCK “Romans” (S1E10): This Is The End

Castle Rock ended on par with a season filled with mysteries, concluding a story filled with intriguing Stephen King lore.

CASTLE ROCK “Past Perfect” (S1E8): Not A Whimper But A Bang

While feeling a bit like a preparatory hour designed to give us a push into the final climax, there’s still some good ol’ terror to be had in the latest Castle Rock episode.

CASTLE ROCK "The Queen" (S1E7): A Personal & Daring Block Of Television
CASTLE ROCK “The Queen” (S1E7): A Personal & Daring Block Of Television

Castle Rock’s The Queen takes us on a wander through time and memories with Ruth, as Sissy Spacek gives a breathtaking performance.

CASTLE ROCK "Filter" (S1E6): More Buildup Than Payoff
CASTLE ROCK “Filter” (S1E6): More Buildup Than Payoff

Castle Rock’s Filter is an impeccably scored episode, with enamoring performances by Spacek and Holland, that level out the grooves this mixed bag left behind.

CASTLE ROCK "The Harvest" (S1E5): Best Episode To Date
CASTLE ROCK “The Harvest” (S1E5): Best Episode To Date

Castle Rock is haunted, and there’s a reasonable amount of fantastical threads, but it is grounded with characters impacted by very real circumstances.

CASTLE ROCK "The Box" (S1E4): Another Strong & Mysterious Entry
CASTLE ROCK “The Box” (S1E4): Another Strong & Mysterious Entry

Castle Rock’s “The Box” left our arm hair raised, and adequately poised for what will likely be a strong second half of the season.