Spoilers ahead for the “The Queen” episode of Castle Rock. This week’s Ruth-centric episode of Castle Rock dramatized Alzheimer’s disease in a way that has not been done on television before — which was equal parts heartbreaking, relatable, and terrifying. Castle Rock treats Ruth’s sickness with dignity and nuance, even if it does have tragic results. That said, Ruth’s storyline on Castle Rock also serves as a nasty reminder that Alzheimer’s can crop up earlier than you might think. So much was revealed in this week’s Castle Rock in such an interesting way, but there are still many questions that are left unanswered.
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‘Castle Rock’ Used Ruth’s Alzheimer’s Disease To Subvert Horror Movie Tropes & The Result Was Devastating
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