Each episode ofThe Twilight Zonepresents characters or a group of characters in the middle of seemingly ordinary circumstances.
Both series made full use of their time to tell unsettling stories that posed larger questions about human nature.
Each seriestaps into the truth of the human experience in a unique way.
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It’s easy to invest in the stories of characters who begin the story as relatable.
Right fromThe Twilight Zone’s premiere episode, “Where is Everybody?”
Both series also balance these darker themes with those that are more lighthearted.
There is a lot of fun to be had in playing out the thought experiments presented in both series.
These need repeat viewings.
This story demonstrates just how fast anxiety can spread in a community, especially in stressful circumstances.
This reflection on identity makes the characters in both series more engaging.
Finally, bothThe Twilight ZoneandThe Big Door Prizeuse fictional stories to examine human experience.
In both series, characters are put on journeys and pushed to their physical and emotional limits.
Each series regularly shows characters who are both flawed and relatable.
