Overview
- Netflix added both seasons of Castle Rock on December 16, 2025, making the series newly available to stream.
- The show weaves characters, locations and concepts from Stephen King's works into new stories rather than directly adapting a single book.
- Season 1 follows Henry Deaver’s return to Castle Rock and the discovery of a mysterious Shawshank prisoner played by Bill Skarsgard.
- Season 2 explores a younger Annie Wilkes, portrayed by Lizzy Caplan, connecting to Misery while layering in broader King lore.
- Originally debuting on Hulu in 2018, the short-lived series ran for two seasons and has drawn renewed attention with its Netflix release.