A Small Town
- Episode aired Jun 25, 2020
- TV-14
- 35m
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.
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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.
Did you know
- TriviaThe 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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- Ashcroft, British Columbia, Canada(Filming locations)
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- Runtime35 minutes
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