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A Small Town

  • Episode aired Jun 25, 2020
  • TV-14
  • 35m
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6.8/10
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Damon Wayans Jr. in A Small Town (2020)
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A church handyman discovers a magic scale model that gives him the power to help his small town, but the mayor takes all the credit for his good intentions.A church handyman discovers a magic scale model that gives him the power to help his small town, but the mayor takes all the credit for his good intentions.A church handyman discovers a magic scale model that gives him the power to help his small town, but the mayor takes all the credit for his good intentions.

  • Director
    • Alonso Alvarez
  • Writers
    • Rod Serling
    • Simon Kinberg
    • Jordan Peele
  • Stars
    • Damon Wayans Jr.
    • David Krumholtz
    • Natalie Martinez
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    1.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Alonso Alvarez
    • Writers
      • Rod Serling
      • Simon Kinberg
      • Jordan Peele
    • Stars
      • Damon Wayans Jr.
      • David Krumholtz
      • Natalie Martinez
    • 18User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Damon Wayans Jr.
    Damon Wayans Jr.
    • Jason Grant
    David Krumholtz
    David Krumholtz
    • Mayor John Conley
    Natalie Martinez
    Natalie Martinez
    • Ana
    Paula Newsome
    Paula Newsome
    • Pastor Nichelle Del Rio
    Keegan Connor Tracy
    Keegan Connor Tracy
    • Gloria
    Andrew Alvarez
    • Emilio
    Jordan Peele
    Jordan Peele
    • The Narrator
    Steel Bey
    • Ben Conley
    Jason Asuncion
    Jason Asuncion
    • Francisco
    Marc Gaudet
    Marc Gaudet
    • Gas Station Owner
    Peter New
    Peter New
    • Beau
    Michael P. Northey
    Michael P. Northey
    • Cooper
    Linda Darlow
    Linda Darlow
    • Esther
    Patrick Keating
    Patrick Keating
    • Mr. Turner
    Christina Jastrzembska
    Christina Jastrzembska
    • Mrs. Turner
    Michael Tiernan
    Michael Tiernan
    • Farmer
    Tim Zhang
    Tim Zhang
    • Visitor #1
    Krish Lohtia
    • Visitor #2
    • Director
      • Alonso Alvarez
    • Writers
      • Rod Serling
      • Simon Kinberg
      • Jordan Peele
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    8ghoffma

    Great episode!

    This episode reminded me of the original series. Great story.
    9niyahsnewacc

    Lots of fun

    Weak ending but a great episode. Would've loved for it to be a bit longer.
    6Washikami

    A Reflection on Influence and Change

    A Small Town explores the impact of power, responsibility, and community leadership. It examines how even the smallest actions can create ripples of change, shaping the environment and the people within it. The story raises questions about the nature of influence-whether change is driven by genuine goodwill or personal ambition-and challenges viewers to reflect on how individuals contribute to their communities.

    At its core, the episode suggests that power, even when used for good, comes with consequences. It highlights how leadership is not just about making improvements but also about ensuring that those changes are made responsibly and sustainably. The narrative serves as a metaphor for how decisions, no matter how well-intended, can lead to unintended results when driven by ego or unchecked control.

    Furthermore, A Small Town reflects on the balance between individual effort and collective responsibility. It reminds us that no single person can shape a community alone-true progress requires cooperation, humility, and an understanding of the needs of others. In an age where people often seek quick solutions or personal recognition, the episode urges viewers to consider the deeper implications of their actions and the true meaning of positive change.

    Ultimately, A Small Town serves as a thought-provoking meditation on the nature of power, the responsibilities that come with influence, and the importance of ethical leadership. It leaves audiences questioning whether real progress comes from the actions of one or the collective strength of many.
    6blanbrn

    Watch over from up above and run the town by a scale model!

    This "TZ" episode "A Small Town" is one that's sentimental and a little magic like as it involves how an object can control things in life. The story involves a small town that faces drying up due to road projects and construction and after the popular mayor passes away unexpected the town is ran by a corrupt city treasurer. Only a strange twist happens as when a town model and scale is revealed and when it comes in the hands of a church handyman and the dead mayor's wife(Damon Wayans) Jr. things start to change. It's like he looks down from up above and controls the whole town and does good deeds. Overall okay feel good episode of a little magic thru an object!
    6zardoxnet

    The Shadow Year

    The plot is an adaptation of the Jeffrey Ford novel "The Shadow Year"?

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    • Trivia
      The local town bank, "Bemis Bank," is a nod to the classic original series episode, Time Enough at Last (1959), which starred Burgess Meredith as Henry Bemis, a bank teller.
    • Quotes

      The Narrator: [closing narration] We can never calculate what change our actions will bring into the world. Despite our best intentions and whether they will be for good or ill. Yet without action, the stars themselves go cold. Jason Grant wanted to change the world for the better, but the power to do so got the best of him until he lost it all. But today, perhaps losing it all both for Mr. Grant and the town of Littleton was the beginning of something new. Lonely hands find each other in the shadows both in our imperfect world and in the Twilight Zone.

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    • Release date
      • June 25, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Ashcroft, British Columbia, Canada(Filming locations)
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      35 minutes
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