Florence Pugh's New Netflix Series Is Officially Taking Over Streaming

Florence Pugh’s new Netflix limited series, East of Eden, premiered October 1 and quickly reached No. 1 on the streaming platform. The seven-episode adaptation of John Steinbeck’s 1952 novel stars Pugh as Cathy Ames and centers on the Trask family, including brothers Adam and Charles, while exploring the darker side of the “California dream.” The series spans decades, bookended by the American Civil War and World War I. Zoe Kazan serves as series creator, and her connection to the story traces back to her grandfather, Elia Kazan, who directed the 1955 East of Eden film starring James Dean. The cast also includes Christopher Abbott, Mike Faist, Hoon Lee, Tracy Letts and others.