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The Twilight Zone

1985 – 1989Show3 seasons65 episodesTV-14

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic–8.4Rotten Tomatoes–81%

A nostalgic, eerie drama series about the future and the mind.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for warmth or laughs.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 65 episodes · best: S1E6 "Examination Day/A Message from Charity" 7.8

Episodes

7.0
6.6
6.4

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Anthology Sci-Fi Horror
  • Twist Endings
  • Nostalgic Revival
  • Psychological Suspense
  • Social Satire
  • Uncanny Atmosphere
  • Modular Storytelling
  • Classic TV Homage

Cast

24 of 421 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Paul Lynch, Peter Medak, Wes Craven
Written by
Alan Brennert, J. Michael Straczynski, Rockne S. O'Bannon
Produced by
Harvey Frand
Music by
Craig Safan

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 27, 1985 · April 15, 1989 · Ended

First aired
September 27, 1985
Last aired
April 15, 1989
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 65 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States, Canada

Tropes

A Lesson Learned Too Well, La Résistance, Intangibility +9

  • A Lesson Learned Too Well
  • La Résistance
  • Intangibility
  • Go Mad from the Revelation
  • The X of Y
  • Rage Against the Reflection
  • Long-Lived
  • Doppelgänger
  • Haunted Fetter
  • Human Popsicle
  • Corrupt Corporate Executive
  • X-Ray Vision

12 of 639 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is The Twilight Zone worth watching?"

Questions about The Twilight Zone

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Twilight Zone worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.7).

Which season of The Twilight Zone is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 7.0. Season 3 is the weakest at 6.4. The highest-rated episode is Examination Day/A Message from Charity (season 1, episode 6) at 7.8, and the lowest is The Crossing (season 3, episode 3) at 5.4.

Is The Twilight Zone okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Twilight Zone?

33 h

About 33 hours: 65 episodes in 3 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1985 to 1989.

Will The Twilight Zone scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

What tropes does The Twilight Zone use?

A Lesson Learned Too WellLa RésistanceIntangibilityGo Mad from the RevelationThe X of YRage Against the ReflectionLong-LivedDoppelgängerHaunted FetterHuman PopsicleCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveX-Ray Visionand 627 more

TV Tropes lists 639 tropes for it, including A Lesson Learned Too Well, La Résistance, and Intangibility.