I don't care for Stephen King's views on politics, but people who have money like him don't live in the same reality as every day Americans. That being said, I'm a huge fan of this series. I love Jason Bateman and I think he has done a fantastic job on the first few episodes! He is excellent in acting out this story and when he came out from behind the van with blood all over his face, I was like WOW! It was incredible to see him play a role like this. I have watched all the episodes so far, ( just finished the 6th one tonight), and I am hooked on it. I haven't read the book so I don't have anything to compare it to. It can stand on its own. I would give this series 5 stars, but I don't care for the criticism that Stephen King has towards my President. I think he is a great writer, but he should probably keep his opinions about politics to himself!