There are few authors that have had as many of their novels brought to the small and big screen as Stephen King - and now we have yet another adaptation of his works to enjoy, courtesy of a new CBS TV retelling of The Stand starring Whoopi Goldberg and Alexander Skarsgård. It debuted in 2020 on the network with more new episodes getting released in the new year this January. Read on as we explain how to watch The Stand online and stream the series wherever you are in the world right now.
King's 1978 post-apocalyptic epic is widely regarded as one of the best from his insanely large body of literary work has already been adapted once before for TV as a miniseries back in 1994. This 21st century take on the book boasts an all-star cast. As well as Goldberg and Skarsgård, it also features James Marsden, Greg Kinnear and Amber Heard.
New episodes of nine-part miniseries The Stand come out on CBS All Access every Thursday - roughly around midnight PT / 3am ET / 8am GMT. Full TV and streaming details are below, with episode 3 released on January 7 in America. Wherever you are, you can watch the show just like you would at home with the aid of a good VPN.
Not likely an easy watch for anyone suffering from coronavirus anxiety, the story is based around the aftermath of a global pandemic caused by a weaponized super-flu.
With millions of lives lost, the fate of the world rest on the shoulders of a prophet called Mother Abagail (Goldberg), who warns a group of survivors about the Dark Man (Skarsgård) - a mysterious figure who holds unspeakable power.
While long-time King fans will likely know the original story backwards, there remains a key detail to draw them in - the legendary writer has somewhat controversially penned a new ending for the show.
Follow our guide below as we explain how to watch The Stand online and stream every new episode of the CBS miniseries -wherever you are on earth today.
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How to watch The Stand online from outside your country
For those abroad on business or getting some winter sun when The Stand lands, you’ll be unable to watch the miniseries due to annoying regional restrictions.
Luckily, there’s an easy solution. Downloading a VPN will allow you to stream The Stand online no matter where you are. It's a simple bit of software that changes your IP address, meaning that you can access on-demand content or live TV just as if you were at home.
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