One of the best television series to ever be made is the twilight zone. It was a critical success for its ability to introduce abstract ideas to everyday Americans. I'd say that the Twilight Zone is one of the few shows made at that time that still resonates with us today. It's supernatural moralism.... it's the mirror of doom showing us the monsters we are...it's neo artistic fableism.
Each of the three incarnations of the show are different and enjoyable, becoming distinctly more darkwith more horror or science fiction themes as the show reinvents itself. Below ill give my top three favorite episodes from each version of the show.
The Twilight Zone 1959-1964
This is my very least favorite version of the show. The themes are more science fiction asked and as a horror fan, these episodes bore me. In addition they are in black and white, and I hate back and white. However my very favorite episode is from the first version of the series. Just wish Ted Turner had colorized the Twilight Zone!
3. The a Stop at Willoughby. 1960
Also one of Sterling's favorites, ...Willoughby is the story of a man looking for a peace from his stressful life.
2. Number 12 looks just like you. 1964
This deserves a remake so that we can get rid of the god awful out fits and sets used, other than that it's great. Number 12 is a story about conformism at its worse. I think most people will watch and think its about beauty, but look deeper at this story. At its heart its abut the government, conformity
and believing things at face value.
1. The Hunt 1962
By far the best episode of all time, The Hunt is a story about a loyalty. It brings me to tears each time I watch it. 'Even the devil can't fool a dog."
The Twilight Zone 1985-1989
This is my favorite version of the show, I remember watching it as a child and being a but obsessed with the show. This version is definitely darker and more modern. I cut ally like every episode so this is much more difficult for me to narrow down to a list of three.
3. Rendezvous in a Dark Place 1989
Some people are afraid of death, others embrace it. This is a love story about death.
2. Need to Know 1986
The reason for our existence causes insanity. Sometimes, even in the real world ignorance can be bliss.this story definitely expands on that idea.
1.Examination Day 1985
I clearly remember this story fom my childhood. It still makes me sad and a litle frightened t the same ime. A child is demed to intelligent and is euthanized.
The Twlight Zone 2002-2003
I believe this version of the show would have been better on a cable channel such as HBO where even darker themes could have been investigated. Either way it's very enjoyable and it's to bad it didn't stay on the air longer.
3.Evergreen 2002
A family moves into a strange neighborhood were everyone must conform. What is about rules that scare me so much?
2. The Placebo Effect 2003
Hypochondria can be deadly in this story about a man who causes illness with his mind.
1. Gabe's Story 2002
A more whimsical entry than the rest, Gabe the hero of our story confronts the author to gain control of his existence.
Ill probably add links to theses at a later date.
