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In a post-apocalyptic dystopia, youre only as good as the people you surround yourself with.

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Which person could you always count on for a laugh if things got dark?

Who has a talent singing, storytelling that could add some levity to those dreary nights?

Whod you trust to be absolutely, 100-percent loyal?

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The characters of the newCBS All Accesslimited seriesThe Standknow a thing or two about picking a successful A-team.

(Yeah, this story getsdark.)

(But, uh, lets hope it doesnt come to that 2020 has been hard enough.)

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Mother Abagail (Whoopi Goldberg)

An obvious choice, but hey, we had to.

Plus, um, she is theliteralhuman embodiment of goodness.

What else do you need?

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Sounds like a great pick for the A-team to us.

(And were definitely not complaining about having someone this handsome around, either.)

Before the Captain Trips outbreak, Glen was a sociology professor grieving the death of his wife.

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In the event of apocalypse, you need someone smart around, and Glens our guy.

Nick Andros (Henry Zaga)

Nick is kind and compassionate almost to a fault.

Watch the trailer forThe Standbelow, and stream the limited series onCBS All Accessbeginning December 17.

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