Based on the novel “Earth Abides” by George R
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After months of isolation, Isherwood “Ish” Williams learns that most of the world is suffering from a mysterious disease. Yet despite his instinct to isolate himself further, Ish leads the charge to develop a new civilization. Stewart.
Ish seems like a normal person caught in a dead world
Referenced in Korman Productions’ Deep Dive TV podcast: Earth Abides on MGM+ Deep Dive Episode 1 “Alone” with Dave and Stacie (2024). It seems like you either accept it and try to move on or commit suicide. Ish decides to move on and make the best of it.
We don’t know his backstory
Was he a loner, a criminal, or just a regular guy? With all the solar panels on the roofs and batteries, grab a few electric vehicles and you’re good to go. Plant some crops and stock up on canned goods.
I am eagerly awaiting the next episodes
Having come across two survivors during his travels, he has some hope for the future, so why not prepare for the future. Personally, I would seek out an underground bunker and stay hidden from what is to come. “One Hundred Years of Solitude” is one of the biggest TV and streaming premieres this month.