Pilot

Most characters (except for one, who plays the chicken little) are unlikeable in this poorly written show that follows bad TV trope storylines. I enjoyed the original story and movie but struggled to finish this one episode.

This is not the Mist from Stephen King's novella. Nor is it similar to the classic movie. Its something different. But so fare its very good! Realistic characters are introduced in this story about a small New England community that is already dealing with its own social problems. But now a mysterious mist is gradually moving from the hills towards the town with its own menacing and nightmarish aspects.

People expecting this version of the Mist to-- simply be a repeat-- of the movie, may be disappointed. But, so far, I find the story and the characters to be very interesting. And I can't wait for the next episodes.

Hopefully, they will be just as good!

The characters are caricatures, of tropes. The writer displayed disgust with heterosexual roles that are often portrayed as "macho". Cops, football players were high strung, rape culture exaggerations, that appeared on the verge of a "roid rage". At the same time, the writer tried to make sure the only male character who is above reproach, is a gay caricature. His attempt at showing that even the main characters have flaws, made them un-likable, cutting off viewers from connecting with them at all.