The first season of Under the Dome consists of 13 episodes . Based on a novel by Stephen King
Season 1 was a study in how quickly democracy crumbles when resources run low. With the Dome cutting off the outside world, Big Jim seized control through a monopoly on propane and a private militia. The season excelled in showing the banality of evil; Jim didn't want to destroy the town, he wanted to own it. His rivalry with Barbie formed the backbone of the season’s tension, culminating in a power struggle that felt more like a political thriller than a fantasy series.