DeeJaye6 Firstly, this is NOT an adaptation of a Stephen King book, short story, novella, or anything else. From EW's Web site, and their review on the show when it first aired, "...he never writes down to his audience, and he never betrays contempt for his subjects. His first original work for television, Stephen King's ''Golden Years'' (CBS, July 16, 9-11 p.m.), is no exception."The series was apparently going to be (as others have mentioned) an ongoing series, which is why we never saw the ending after the cliffhanger they left us on. But this was never quite made clear to the viewers who were left wondering how it all ends??When the series came out on videotape, it touted itself as having the "never-before-seen ending!" It should have said, "the should-never-be-seen ending!" *** Spoiler ***The very ending was the only significant part changed for the video (though parts of the whole were left out), and that changed ending was what destroyed the story. For example, rather than our two intrepid FBI agents realizing that they were now labeled as bad guys and on the run from the evil Jude Anderson of The Shop (as originally broadcast), Jude simply walks up to them... And they shoot him. Bang, dead, and no real emotion to speak of in the scene. Ditto on the bit with Harlan and his wife going poof. Whereas the original ending left us with a spectacular cliff-hanger, on the video, they simply get out of the cock-a-doodie car.*** End Spoiler ***It was a sad ending to a rather well made mini-series, and makes the video completely not worth buying, or even renting. Sincerely, save your money and your time.

brundlefly69 This is without question the worst screen adaptation of a Stephen King work, if not the WORST MOVIE OF ALL TIME! This is an unbelievably horrible movie. I fell asleep on this stinker several times and I wasn't tired! I would rather shoot myself than sit through it again!

filmboychris What was Stephen King thinking writing this dull, derivative yawnfest? A really un-interesting four hours was made out of the simple story of a man caught in an explosion at a factory who starts to get younger, and the various agents of the government who chase him wanting to know what happened. The whole thing could have fitted into an hour, but no , we have to witness every long winded chase and escape plan, plus endlessly tedious scenes of no relevance concerning a completely over the top mad doctor, and un-funny comedy relief provided by an irritating general dogsbody character. To top it all, the thing doesn't even end-just sort of peters out to nothing-no payoff-zilch. Derivative and not worthy of Stephen King's normal high quality-avoid this like the plague. You'll be bored senseless if you watch it, and at 4 hours it is a criminal waste of time.

ColeSear First: I must say I'm confused by people who say they've read the book I've read all of his books and would advise those who make such claims to check Stephen King's official website and look at his bibliography.This was an original television series developed by King. A typical episode of an hour long actually runs 46 minutes, so that would mean about 100 minutes were edited off this version but the continuity still works on the video version. We're only left wanting of a final fate for Dr. Toddhunter. I think we could've gotten to better know these characters given the extra time as King loves to delve in deeply into these personalities but I'll look at what we're given.There was great potential for a long running series here and I don't understand how people never caught on. The acting was uneven especially in Felicity Huffman's performance but the characterization was strong. Some plot points were predictable but King was building great suspense regardless. He added in dovetails to 'Firestarter' with a mention of John Rainbird and an allusion to 'The Stand' with the mention of Captain Trips. R.D. Call was a great King villain playing Jude Andrews and Keith Szarabajka was very sympathetic in the lead.It's difficult watching this now because you get a sense King was warned the ratings were bad and was given the chance to have some sort of end to the series. So we get one, kind of. We never find out how exactly the chemicals gave him (Harlan) these powers and exactly what Harlan Williams can now do but only settle the dramatic dispute.As to the regenerating agent. It would've been interesting to learn exactly what the side affects were and what would happen as Harlan got younger and younger but it became difficult. This title now sits along side 'The Plant' (Which King has tried to publish twice) as projects he just can't seem to finish.And it's a shame I would've liked to have seen where this one was going.