11.22.63 (2016)

11.22.63 (2016) is a science fiction thriller miniseries based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name, consisting of eight episodes. It follows Jake Epping, an English teacher from Maine who is given the opportunity by his friend Al Templeton to travel back in time to 1960. Jake is initially hesitant but eventually agrees in hopes of preventing the assassination of John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. However, as he settles into life in the past, he becomes torn between his mission and the new relationships he forms. To gather information without raising suspicion, he must carefully navigate through events and people leading up to the fateful day while also maintaining his cover.

The owner of the diner, Al Templeton, shares a secret with his friend Jake Epping – a time portal located in his closet that leads to October 21, 1960. As he is battling cancer, Al asks Jake to go back in time and prevent the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Despite his own failed attempts and setbacks due to his illness, Al shares his research with Jake and advises him on what not to do based on his past experiences. With this knowledge, Jake assumes the identity of James Amberson and begins surveilling a potential handler for Lee Harvey Oswald. However, he quickly realizes that the past is not easily changed as unforeseen obstacles hinder his progress. Returning to his residence, Jake discovers that it has been set ablaze and most of Al’s notes have been destroyed. Tragically, the landlady’s son has also lost his life in the fire. Feeling defeated, Jake considers returning home but ultimately decides to stay and try to prevent a multiple murder that he had learned about in present time.