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This ‘Twilight Zone’ Episode Might Be the Most Relevant One of Our Modern Times
In The Twilight Zone, a boy with god-like powers controls a town, reflecting today’s dangers of unchecked power and influence in society.
Rod Serling crafted arguably one of the most iconic science fiction shows of all time with The Twilight Zone. The reason for The Twilight Zone's evergreen status is that Serling managed to tackle societal issues in a way that makes some episodes feel truly timeless. "The Monsters are Due On Maple Street" shows how prejudices can often lead people to take drastic, deadly actions, while "He's Alive!" is a chilling parable about the dangers of fascism and one that resonates sharply in 2025.
