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Stephen King's 11.22.63 Surges on Netflix After U.S. Debut

The eight-episode Hulu miniseries reaches new viewers on Netflix with strong Rotten Tomatoes scores.

Overview

  • Netflix added 11.22.63 to its U.S. library on January 7, 2026, expanding access beyond its original Hulu release.
  • Within days of arriving, the series climbed Netflix’s Top 10 and was reported at No. 3 in the most-watched list.
  • The limited series adapts Stephen King’s 2011 novel, with television adaptation by J. J. Abrams and development by Bridget Carpenter alongside executive producers King, Abrams, Carpenter and Bryan Burk.
  • The story follows teacher Jake Epping as he uses a diner portal to the early 1960s on a mission to stop the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, blending sci-fi, thriller and drama.
  • Critical reception remains strong, holding an 83% critics score and an 88% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.