The science fiction series full of dramatic events begins with Jake's increasing questions, and his double life begins to collapse, while the past overlaps with his plans. As the assassination approaches, Jake is horrified to learn how Bill has become with Oswald and has to take radical action, while the past continues to conspire against Jake. Unable to remember his mission, Jake goes to Bill for help, with unexpected results.
The eight-part miniseries, which begins streaming Monday, immaculately recreates the era - but it's also, at its beating heart, an exquisite romance about sacrifice and the perils of optimism.
Hulu's most ambitious original project... a well-crafted period look and an engaging leading man in Franco. But that slow pace makes it tough for viewers to stick around long enough to learn if Jake ever becomes the hero he's striving to be.
That the limited series squeaks by as just entertaining enough is a disappointment considering the pedigree of everyone involved and the reputation of its source material. Time travel and Dealey Plaza deserve better.
11.22.63 sets forth with a fascinating premise, but gets a little too distracted by superfluous material that only causes it to get sidetracked from the main plot, resulting in a slightly unfocused show with problematic execution.
