Season 1 – East of Eden

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Oct 2026

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In the farmlands of the Salinas Valley in California, successive generations of two families, the Trasks and the Hamiltons, are destined to reenact the fateful story of Cain and Abel.

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Critics Consensus

Zoe Kazan imbues her legacy adaptation with delicious moral quandaries and sumptuous landscapes, but it's the expanded character work from Pugh and Lee that brings justice and dignity to this new canon of East of Eden.

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Despite a heavy premise, East of Eden's 20th century mise-en-scène and gripping pace make this Steinbeck adaptation an undeniably bingeable watch.

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Bill Goodykoontz

Arizona Republic

1 day ago

Credit to Kazan for finding a new way to tell it, and for making it accessible to a new audience.

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Melanie McFarland

Salon.com

4 days ago

For a few twists of fate, [Cathy] could be any of us. And I wouldn’t be surprised if Pugh’s exquisite, gorgeously brutal rendition leads more of us to her defense.

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Susie Goldsbrough

The Times (UK)

4 days ago

I can’t recommend the show with any conviction.

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Fico Cangiano

CineXpress

1 day ago

4/5

An outstanding achievement. One of the best miniseries Netflix has ever done. [Full review in Spanish]

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Aisha Harris

Pop Culture Happy Hour (NPR Podcast)

4 days ago

This is not my normal wheelhouse. I'm not a lit nerd... That's not usually my thing. But even if I didn't have to watch this for this show, I would probably finish it. I was that kind of into it and invested in these characters.

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Carolina S

@CarolinaS 3 hrs ago

Great Acting and performance!

Jennifer M

@Moo-vLvr313 3 hrs ago

Great Storytelling & Acting By All… 5 ⭐️’s

Siobhan M

@RT04064895 3 hrs ago

The subtlety of the performances in this adaptation resulted in a stellar production.

Kaitlin K

@RT0624202629 4 hrs ago

Absolutely incredible! From the storytelling to the performances, I was completely captivated from beginning to end. The characters, the emotion, the depth of the story — everything was so beautifully done. It’s one of those shows that stays with you long after the final episode. I loved it so much that it inspired me to get the book! Highly recommend! I’ll be shocked and surprised if the show and cast don’t win awards. Incredible cast, performance and production. Not a dry eye in the house by the end.

Kyle K

@RT36352745 5 hrs ago

Brilliant, incredible show, the acting is amazing, the story is incredible. I can’t wait to see what awards this one wins. Best show I’ve watched all year.

Heather D

@Heatha 5 hrs ago

Bravo to Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre and Garth Davis! The casting was absolute perfection. There is no easy way to describe Florence Pugh’s portrayal of Cathy other than raw, chilling, emotionally powerful, and fiercely strong. She is mesmerizing. And Joseph Zada, his performance makes it abundantly clear that he is going to be a force to be reckoned with in his career. He brings such a raw, deeply moving emotional intensity to the role. The scene where Cal brings Aron to meet Cathy, a scene built around just four words was one of the most emotional and effortless moments in the entire series. Florence managed to convey every single emotion in that one scene. The power of it was extraordinary. Sometimes, the smallest moments leave the biggest impact, and this was a perfect example. As a huge fan of the original book, I can honestly say this series did not disappoint. It captured the heart, darkness, and emotional complexity of the story in such a compelling way.

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Zoe Kazan

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Florence Pugh

Cathy Ames

Mike Faist

Charles Trask

Ciarán Hinds

Samuel Hamilton

Martha Plimpton

Faye

Christopher Abbott

Adam Trask

Episode 1

Aired Oct 1, 2026

Brothers

Torn apart by a domineering father, brothers Adam and Charles Trask are forced into opposing paths to adulthood, one far away, one close to home.

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Episode 2

Aired Oct 1, 2026

Cathy

Cathy revisits her dark past, as her presence in the brothers' home sows discord in the present.

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Episode 3

Aired Oct 1, 2026

In the Valley

Adam pursues his dream of a home and family in California; Cathy has her own ideas about the future.

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Episode 4

Aired Oct 1, 2026

Kate

Cathy starts over with a new name, a new life and a ruthless plan to achieve financial independence.

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Episode 5

Aired Oct 1, 2026

Departure

Ten years on, an encounter with Cathy shifts Adam's perspective, as he and Lee clash over telling the boys the truth about their mother.

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Episode 6

Aired Oct 1, 2026

The Great Try

Adam embarks on a bold new business venture; an alienated Cal is drawn to his family's past; Cathy's past begins to catch up with her.

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Episode 7

Aired Oct 1, 2026

Timshel

With World War I looming, the family wonders if the sins of the past can ever be erased and whether a new generation is doomed to repeat them.

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Creator: Zoe Kazan
Executive Producer: Jeb Stuart
Screenwriter: Zoe Kazan
Network: Netflix
Rating: TV-MA
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date: Oct 1, 2026

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