The Twilight Zone has seen multiple reboots in the sixty-plus years since the classic original series made its mark. The formula has proven elusive at best, with most subsequent series enduring unremarkable runs and reasonably swift cancelations. Even Rod Serling struggled to make lightning strike a second time, with his subsequent Night Gallery missing the magic more often than not.
At least one reboot, however, deserves more credit than it gets. Though plagued by low ratings and a hit-or-miss record, the 1980s series also scored its share of hidden gems. Armed with a surprisingly talented team of writers and directors, it delivered often enough to make tuning in worthwhile. The overall quality can't match the original, but a good dozen or so rank alongside Serling's best and are worth seeking out for Twilight Zone fans.
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At least one reboot, however, deserves more credit than it gets. Though plagued by low ratings and a hit-or-miss record, the 1980s series also scored its share of hidden gems. Armed with a surprisingly talented team of writers and directors, it delivered often enough to make tuning in worthwhile. The overall quality can't match the original, but a good dozen or so rank alongside Serling's best and are worth seeking out for Twilight Zone fans.
Related: How The Twilight Zone's Horrific Accident Influenced a Key Clue Scene
The '...
- 5/21/2023
- by Robert Vaux
- CBR
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