5 Months After Criticizing Netflix’s &#8216;Stranger Things&#8217;, Stephen King Revealed the Series He “Loved”

Stephen King may be one of the world’s best thriller authors, but just like
everyone else, he too loves sharing his opinion on other people’s work. Earlier
this year, he made it public that he disagreed with Netflix’s decision to split
the fourth season of Stranger Things
[https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/stranger-things/] into two parts. But now the
best-seller has revealed that another Netflix series has stolen his heart.
Though it may be one that might surprise most people, the author claimed that he
“loved it”.

The Shining author stunned his social media followers when he posted an update
about the latest show that he was hooked on. While it may have swayed far from
the usual shows, it was right up the alley of King.


STEPHEN KING’S FAVORITE NETFLIX SERIES FOR NOW

Stephen King recently posted to his X (formerly Twitter) account to share his
latest Netflix binge. He announced to his followers that his favorite show at
the moment was Matthew Broderick’s newest project, Painkiller. The six-episode
limited series showed viewers the effects of OxyContin and how the drug ever
came to be. In a series that is filled with addiction and death, it is
surprising that King found something relatable.

> PAINKILLER (Netflix): After getting smashed up in 1999, the docs said, "We
> have this wonderful new drug for pain called OxyContin. You'll like it." Like
> it? I loved it. Almost to death. I could relate to everything in that series.
> 
> — Stephen King (@StephenKing) September 10, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/StephenKing/status/1700864910643646874?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



He also revealed that he was also caught up in the opioid epidemic like most of
America. While the show may have been sad, it told people the truth behind the
origins of the drug. While it may be surprising that King’s favorites are not
his adaptations, the author has not been shy about outing the ones he has
problems with.

ALSO READ: Best Selling Crime Fiction Writer Stephen King Calls This Phenomenal
Netflix Series a “Firecracker”
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This sudden shocking revelation came only a few months after Stephen King shared
the sentiments of Stranger Things fans when the fourth season was split.


STEPHEN KING’S COMPLAINT ABOUT STRANGER THINGS SEASON 4

Earlier this year, the King of Horror, who recently gave The Diplomat a
shout-out,
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-netflix-gets-a-surprising-shoutout-from-legendary-stephen-king-for-this-90-rotten-tomatoes-rated-show/]
once again took to his X account to air his complaints over the plans for
Stranger Things season 4. While it came as no surprise that the author loved
something that he had inspired. In his post, the author went on to call the idea
of splitting the season “kind of lame.”

> The new season of STRANGER THINGS is really cool–as good or better than the
> previous three. There's even a CARRIE riff.
> Is it the whole season or is it another one of those that's broken into 2
> parts? IMHO that's kind of lame.
> 
> — Stephen King (@StephenKing) June 1, 2022
> [https://twitter.com/StephenKing/status/1532024099937075203?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Shortly after, he garnered a response from the writers of the fourth season, who
had also paid homage to the author in the latest season. The response began with
“Uncle Stevie” and melted hearts. They went on to explain that the 8th and 9th
episodes had not been finished at the time, but they were glad he was enjoying
it.

ALSO READ: After a 33-Year-Long Wait, Johnny Depp Will Reunite With ‘Stranger
Things’ Star Winona Ryder in This Horror Sequel
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-after-a-thirty-three-year-long-wait-johnny-depp-will-reunite-with-stranger-things-star-winona-ryder-in-this-horror-sequel/]

What do you think about Stephen King’s latest revelation? Let us know in the
comments below.

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Stephen King may be one of the world’s best thriller authors, but just like everyone else, he too loves sharing his opinion on other people’s work. Earlier this year, he made it public that he disagreed with Netflix&#8217;s decision to split the fourth season of <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/stranger-things/">Stranger Things</a> into two parts. But now the best-seller has revealed that another Netflix series has stolen his heart. Though it may be one that might surprise most people, the author claimed that he &#8220;loved it&#8221;.
The Shining author stunned his social media followers when he posted an update about the latest show that he was hooked on. While it may have swayed far from the usual shows, it was right up the alley of King.
<h2>Stephen King&#8217;s favorite Netflix series for now</h2>
Stephen King recently posted to his X (formerly Twitter) account to share his latest Netflix binge. He announced to his followers that his favorite show at the moment was Matthew Broderick&#8217;s newest project, Painkiller. The six-episode limited series showed viewers the effects of OxyContin and how the drug ever came to be. In a series that is filled with addiction and death, it is surprising that King found something relatable.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
PAINKILLER (Netflix): After getting smashed up in 1999, the docs said, &quot;We have this wonderful new drug for pain called OxyContin. You&#39;ll like it.&quot; Like it? I loved it. Almost to death. I could relate to everything in that series.
&mdash; Stephen King (@StephenKing) <a href="https://twitter.com/StephenKing/status/1700864910643646874?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 10, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
He also revealed that he was also caught up in the opioid epidemic like most of America. While the show may have been sad, it told people the truth behind the origins of the drug. While it may be surprising that King&#8217;s favorites are not his adaptations, the author has not been shy about outing the ones he has problems with.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-best-selling-crime-fiction-writer-stephen-king-calls-this-phenomenal-netflix-series-a-firecracker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Best Selling Crime Fiction Writer Stephen King Calls This Phenomenal Netflix Series a “Firecracker”</a>
This sudden shocking revelation came only a few months after Stephen King shared the sentiments of Stranger Things fans when the fourth season was split.
<h2>Stephen King&#8217;s complaint about Stranger Things Season 4</h2>
Earlier this year, the King of Horror, <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-netflix-gets-a-surprising-shoutout-from-legendary-stephen-king-for-this-90-rotten-tomatoes-rated-show/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">who recently gave The Diplomat a shout-out,</a> once again took to his X account to air his complaints over the plans for Stranger Things season 4. While it came as no surprise that the author loved something that he had inspired. In his post, the author went on to call the idea of splitting the season &#8220;kind of lame.&#8221;
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
The new season of STRANGER THINGS is really cool&#8211;as good or better than the previous three. There&#39;s even a CARRIE riff. Is it the whole season or is it another one of those that&#39;s broken into 2 parts? IMHO that&#39;s kind of lame.
&mdash; Stephen King (@StephenKing) <a href="https://twitter.com/StephenKing/status/1532024099937075203?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 1, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Shortly after, he garnered a response from the writers of the fourth season, who had also paid homage to the author in the latest season. The response began with &#8220;Uncle Stevie&#8221; and melted hearts. They went on to explain that the 8th and 9th episodes had not been finished at the time, but they were glad he was enjoying it.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-after-a-thirty-three-year-long-wait-johnny-depp-will-reunite-with-stranger-things-star-winona-ryder-in-this-horror-sequel/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">After a 33-Year-Long Wait, Johnny Depp Will Reunite With &#8216;Stranger Things&#8217; Star Winona Ryder in This Horror Sequel</a>
What do you think about Stephen King&#8217;s latest revelation? Let us know in the comments below.

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