FULL SPOILERS ahead for Castle Rock Episode 5, "Harvest."
"He feels wrong," may be the understatement of the year, even from a person as psychologically intuitive as Molly Strand (Melanie Lynskey). Episode 5 of Castle Rock, titled "Harvest," is the series' most intriguing and plot-heavy outing yet - featuring some exciting tie-ins to the Stephen King universe, while also continuing to build its own compelling narrative.
Let's start with Jackie Torrance (Jane Levy), who we now know to be the niece of Jack Torrance from King's popular novel, The Shining. While Levy delivers another spirited performance this week, her character, apart from her name, has little to do with the overall plot. Perhaps she and The Kid (Bill Skarsgard) will form an unlikely bond down the road, but for now, Jackie's only redeeming quality is her connection to a legendary King character and Jack Nicholson's memorable performance in Stanley Kubrick's 1980 cinematic adaption. Thankfully, there is more keeping Castle Rock afloat than the occasional Kingverse Easter egg.
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"He feels wrong," may be the understatement of the year, even from a person as psychologically intuitive as Molly Strand (Melanie Lynskey). Episode 5 of Castle Rock, titled "Harvest," is the series' most intriguing and plot-heavy outing yet - featuring some exciting tie-ins to the Stephen King universe, while also continuing to build its own compelling narrative.
Let's start with Jackie Torrance (Jane Levy), who we now know to be the niece of Jack Torrance from King's popular novel, The Shining. While Levy delivers another spirited performance this week, her character, apart from her name, has little to do with the overall plot. Perhaps she and The Kid (Bill Skarsgard) will form an unlikely bond down the road, but for now, Jackie's only redeeming quality is her connection to a legendary King character and Jack Nicholson's memorable performance in Stanley Kubrick's 1980 cinematic adaption. Thankfully, there is more keeping Castle Rock afloat than the occasional Kingverse Easter egg.
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