One of the most secretly political books written by Stephen King has an underrated TV adaptation that is scheduled to return for season 2.
Although Stephen King is touted as the King of Horror because of the sheer volume and impact of his work in the genre, his stories often go far beyond simple scares. Apart from portraying terrifying fictional monsters and immersing viewers in atmospheric fictional worlds, the author also does not shy away from introducing real political undertones in his works.
For instance, The Dead Zone highlights the dangers of political extremism, while The Long Walk reflects how authoritarian power harms the common people. Another six-year-old Stephen King book dabbles with similar political ideas and was recently turned into a surprisingly good TV seri