The Shining

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A new caretaker moves with his family into the mysterious Overlook Hotel for the winter.

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Episodes

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3 episodes

S1 E1 · Part 1

Struggling writer Jack Torrance takes his wife and psychic young son along to his winter job as caretaker of a sinister mountain resort.

S1 E2 · Part 2

Jack begins his slide into dementia when he uncovers the hotel's devious past, while Danny encounters the thing in room 217 and the horrific topiary.

S1 E3 · Part 3

Danny uses his "shining" to call Halloran for help as Jack finally goes over the edge.

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