The Twilight Zone (1985)

This 1980s revival of the classic sci-fi series features a similar style to the original anthology series. Each episode tells a tale (sometimes two or three) rooted in horror or suspense, often with a surprising twist at the end. Episodes usually feature elements of drama and comedy.

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Character

Spare, nostalgic, plot-driven and unpretentious.

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Across media

If you loved this television, the film, the book, the album, the game.

Season by season

Pacing
Tonal darkness
Challenge
Character vs. plot
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Fans cooled most on Season 2.

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Reviews on TMDB

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GenerationofSwineon TMDB · Jan 202310/10
Yeah, for the longest time I thought I was the only person that actually liked this, but thanks to the internet I now know that I'm not alone. And, like the first series, you get your fill of horror and science fiction ironic twists... more with an eye to horror in the 80s version and not so much science fiction. And one episode that seems like an updated Wicker Man. Anyway, everything has been said already, so the best thing I can do is point out that it had everyone. I mean it had EVERYONE, every actor that wasn't a leading man in the 80s and some actors that were, it had has beens and will bes in it. You're going to sit down and spend and episode screaming "Oh! I know him from!" And in 2020, pure nostalgia.
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Cast

Robin WardNarrator (voice)

Crew

Rod SerlingCreator

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Seasons

Season 124 eps · 1985
Season 211 eps · 1986
Season 330 eps · 1988

Pairings

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