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Netflix's new PKD series.. - Magical Realist - Jan 8, 2026
https://www.cbr.com/netflix-phillip-k-dick-miniseries-the-future-is-ours/?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=695f1ddec0b9690001571c9e&utm_campaign=TrueAnthem-CBR&utm_medium=Social-Distribution&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawPNDLVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFQdUF0Q1dFbW5Ja0xueVp2c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoAp4nQ4CRFv2Ryvx61gwMTq9K9QN6XbEWvfZjbR2s38Lfa9uNHNmQHSZRLi_aem_dezmRXnuZstGce_iEDDyqA
"Netflix is officially adapting Dick’s science fiction novel from 1956 titled The World Jones Made. The 1950s story follows a mutant named Floyd Jones, who has the rare ability to see the future with absolute certainty. His precognition, roughly one year ahead, makes him unstoppable, and he uses his power to become the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
With his abilities, Jones rules the world, staying in power by predicting all attempts by rivals, assassins, and fellow politicians to overthrow his reign. Becoming almost a religious entity, Jones is treated like a messianic figure. Jones rules supreme until another character, whose differing mutant abilities undermine Jones’ belief in a fixed future, introduces uncertainty into his seemingly invincible fate."
RE: Netflix's new PKD series.. - C C - Jan 8, 2026
Since it's cancellation-crazed Neflix, I'll probably wait years till the series is close to concluding before wading in. Exceptions might be if it garners extraordinary (secure) ratings or consists of self-contained seasons that don't end on cliffhangers.
EDIT: Oh, it's a miniseries. Self-contained single season by its very nature. No problem. Just a very long, multiple-part movie.