Netflix's 'East of Eden' Tops the U.S. TV Chart — Florence Pugh Limited Series Scores 89% on Rotten Tomatoes
The hottest streaming title of the week is Netflix's limited series East of Eden. The seven-episode drama premiered October 1, climbed to No. 1 on Netflix's U.S. TV chart, and holds an 89% score on Rotten Tomatoes — an early awards-season contender this fall.
The series adapts John Steinbeck's 1952 novel, following the multi-generational Trask family saga. Writer Zoe Kazan is the granddaughter of Elia Kazan, who directed the 1955 film version; she has expanded the story her grandfather could only partly tell into a full limited series. Florence Pugh stars as the morally ambiguous Cathy Ames, alongside Mike Faist, Christopher Abbott and Hoon Lee. According to chart service FlixPatrol, the show reached No. 1 on Netflix's U.S. TV chart on October 4, overtaking The Great British Bake Off.
At seven episodes and under seven hours in total, it is an easy weekend binge. Readers who enjoy literary adaptations and period drama can put it at the top of this week's list; parents should note the series carries adult themes, so check the rating before treating it as family viewing. (GSM summary based on FlixPatrol chart data and reporting by Mandatory and Collider.)
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