Added to Prime Video on Sunday, Oct 1, 2023 Based on the Stephen King novel, “The Dead Zone” follows Johnny Smith, who awakens from a six-year-long coma to find he has gained psychic abilities. In Season 4, Johnny continues to grapple with his visions of the future, which often come with grave warnings. As he uses his powers to prevent tragedies, Johnny faces personal challenges, a growing sense of responsibility, and the dilemma of changing the future.
Length: Approx. 8hrs (consisting of multiple episodes)
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Cast
- Anthony Michael Hall as Johnny Smith
- Nicole de Boer as Sarah Bracknell Bannerman
- Chris Bruno as Sheriff Walt Bannerman
- John L. Adams as Bruce Lewis
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: TV-14
Contains sequences of intense drama, some violence, and thematic elements that may be suitable for teenagers and above.
Trivia
- Stephen King, the author of the original novel, praised Anthony Michael Hall’s portrayal of Johnny Smith.
- The show’s setting, Cleaves Mills, is a fictional town but frequently used by Stephen King in his works.
- The series, while based on the novel, took creative liberties and introduced new characters and storylines not present in the book.
Our Review
“The Dead Zone”, in its fourth season, continues to dive deep into the psyche of Johnny Smith. The challenges of foreseeing the future are portrayed with sensitivity and intrigue. Each episode is a balance of suspense, drama, and emotion, making it a compelling watch. Hall’s performance remains the series’ strongest point, capturing the essence of a man torn between his newfound powers and their consequences.
