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Nick_Papa_Giorgio t1_j6k3ma7 wrote

Why did they name this show Station Eleven?!

I thought it was going to be some 911 Lone Star emergency services glorification crud that has taken over network TV.

Instead, I'm enthralled by a fresh pre/post-apocalyptic series. Thanks OP

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olgil75 t1_j6ljk26 wrote

>Why did they name this show Station Eleven?!

The reason it's titled Station Eleven is because one of the characaters in the book wrote a graphic novel titled "Station Eleven" that is integral to the plot of the book and show. That graphic novel gets its name from the central character (Dr. Eleven) who lives on a space station.

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Extenso t1_j6klqam wrote

It's based on a book by Emily St John Mandel of the same name. Definitely worth a read if you like the series, it differs in a few ways but has the same heart as the show.

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olgil75 t1_j6ljiic wrote

Saying, "That's the name of the book on which the show is based" doesn't really answer the question.

The reason it's titled Station Eleven is because one of the characaters in the book wrote a graphic novel titled "Station Eleven" that is integral to the plot of the book and show. That graphic novel gets its name from the central character (Dr. Eleven) who lives on a space station.

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