The Inheritors Part II

The Four soldiers are all involved in the kidnap of several disabled children, The Authorities track down the four men, and finally learn what's going on.

Alright, so I'll admit it, it's a little syrupy, I was expecting world domination and torment, instead I got something that made me feel a little gooey inside, but I loved it, so original, and totally unexpected.

It's such a contrast to the first episode, it really did blindside me, not the path I was expecting it to take, but still intelligent sci fi drama, and a story that implies that not every alien intervention brings malicious intent.

Nicely acted once again, and some impressive set designs.

Very good indeed.

9/10.

When I watched this two-part episode of "The Outer Limits", I had no idea that it was a two-parter. Instead, I accidentally watched the second episode--because the DVD had part one and part two on different sides of the disc. Oddly, however, part two alone made for one of the greatest episodes in the series! Episode one begins with a tiny recap of the first--hence I was able to understand what I missed very easily. It seems that a G-man is out to discover why four men are behaving the way they are. It seems the four were shot in the head and, oddly, they survived AND began exhibiting severe changes in their mood and TWO separate brain wave patterns---like some alien force is living within them and controlling them. The men all are compelled to work on what seems like a crazy project--and the G-man (Robert Duvall) seems destined to try to stop them.

This episode was so good in so many ways. Instead of the typical malevolent aliens, this episode is a sharp contrast--and offers a different sort of alien invasion scenario. Intelligent, very touching and DIFFERENT--and I really liked that. My one gripe, by the way, is not a serious one. Back in 1964, the expression 'deaf and dumb' was quite acceptable. As a father of a deaf daughter, I encourage you simply to use the word 'deaf'--it's much more accurate and not especially cruel. I also liked how the kids in the show were not all white kids--a nice subtle way of saying such things are unimportant to superior beings! black and white kids

"The Inheritors" is a brilliant, touching melodrama, with the real monsters not being the aliens, but the worst part of ourselves. Fortunately, the decent part of humanity wins out, and those who needed help on this world will find it on another, one where the circumstances of the inhabitants make them caring and giving.

Supposedly, writer Seeleg Lester was at work when he noticed one of the production secretaries typing the script and crying. She turned to him and said "This is the most beautiful thing I ever read."

S1 was filled with gothic grotesques, S2 was more straightforward SF. But who's to say that there wasn't a little room in the series for this story, where magic settled for a moment, wonder touched a few lives, and a few odd pieces fell smoothly into the jigsaw of creation?

Fantastic story, and brilliant cast.

Splendid mix of suppressed, quiet terror, humanity and humility wrapped up good and tight. The normal, safe small town continuously draws you in and the true terror only hits you when the writer reveals this is no Mayberry. Those that didn't get it, will never understand why this is so good!!

I pity those who are so cynical that they find this episode overly sentimental. It's beautifully written and acted, and the message is one of hope and love, something we could all use.

"The Inheritors are on their way. In a universe of billions of stars, there are places of love and happiness. On this earth, in this spot, magic settled for a moment, wonder touched a few lives, and a few odd pieces fell smoothly into the jigsaw of creation. "