The Twilight Zone
Seen it?1985 | 3 seasons | 30 min | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Mystery
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and sci-fi fans. If you loved The Twilight Zone or Alfred Hitchcock Presents, start here.
- The mood
- Tense and unsettling.
- The pace
- 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 33 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
This 1980s revival of the classic sci-fi series features a similar style to the original anthology series. Each episode tells a tale (sometimes two or three) rooted in horror or suspense, often with a surprising twist at the end. Episodes usually feature elements of drama and comedy.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 149K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 3 is the high point.
Season 11985 · 24 episodes · 5.8 out of 10Monday- Season 21986 · 11 episodes · 5.3 out of 10Monday
- Season 31988 · 30 episodes · 6.1 out of 10Monday
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Cast & crew
Created by Rod Serling
- Robin WardNarrator (voice)