Castle Rock (2018)
A chilling, atmospheric mystery unfolds in a bleak Maine town, intertwining characters from Stephen King's dark universe.
Based on the stories of Stephen King, the series intertwines characters and themes from the fictional town of Castle Rock.
How intense is Castle Rock?
Castle Rock is properly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated TV-MA.
What Castle Rock feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulchillingatmosphericbleak
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Castle Rock
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 12, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Castle Rock for you?
Is Castle Rock scary?
Yes, properly. Castle Rock is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Castle Rock gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Castle Rock sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Castle Rock OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Castle Rock?
Episodes run about 1h.
Where can I stream Castle Rock?
Castle Rock is streaming on Netflix and Hulu.
Does Castle Rock have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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