I only bad thing to say about this series are that I want more I did not want it to end, it is simply a fantastic series. Instead, the show pivots immediately into a glossy 1960s thriller, peppered with some of King's trademark horror. The time travel isn't the mystery - not yet. It all sounds completely ridiculous ('go back in time and stop the assassination of JFK!'), but 11.22.63 finds the right balance in Jake between disbelief and an earnest desire to try it anyway. By the end of the opening episode, viewers should be fairly well acquainted with what Jake needs to do, why Al can't do it anymore, and the steps needed to get there. Time travel stories can be a tricky thing, but 11.22.63 sets up the rules clearly and immediately. Dying of cancer, Al asks Jake to travel back to the 1960s and prevent the assassination of John F. Jake Epping, a high school teacher, travels back in time by a time portal, revealed to him from his friend, Cafe owner Al Templeton, the portal are in the cafe backroom closet, and makes it possible to time travel, but only from the present day and back to the 1960s - specifically, October 21st. I personally recommend you to watch the show and guarantee that you will not be disappointed. Direction and screenplay is of high standards along with story which is very well thought of. Episode was 80mins long but I did not realize when the time flew by. But they both take you to a ride which should not end. For the premiere, you do not see much of the acting of others as it revolves only around Franco and Cooper. You just keep wondering how the story will unfold and will Jake be able to prevent the assassination. Show is fast paced and keeps you engrossed all the time. Franco plays role of Jake Epping, a High School Teacher, who unwillingly has to take up the task of traveling to the past and avoid assassination of JFK. As for the show, it does not waste any time to get into action. He has done complete justice to the character in the premiere of this show and seems to be in his comfort zone. Last time when I saw him so good was in 127 Hours.

It has been a long time I have seen James Franco look so promising in a role.

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