East of Eden gives us Cain, Abel, and Florence Pugh
Summary
TV critics Alan Sepinwall and K. Catherine Van Nerenonk discuss the new Netflix adaptation of John Steinbeck’s *East of Eden*, debating Zoe Kazan’s choice to explore Kathy’s traumatic childhood and the series' ambitious, visually stunning direction. They also revisit the 1989 classic mini-series *Lonesome Dove*, praising its revisionist take on the Old West and the performances of Robert Duvall and Tommy Lee Jones. The hosts analyze how both adaptations handle their source material, contrasting the modern prestige drama with the timeless, sweeping narrative of the beloved Western.
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