KOI: A Twilight Zone Analysis Show - The Hitch-Hiker #16

[@thekeyofimagination]

I hope you will consider going...our way...and joining us on this journey through the fifth dimension. We're breaking down episodes and using the Twilight Zone to learn more about life.

[@davidhoward4715]

This was always my favorite episode, very sinisterly atmospheric.

[@thekeyofimagination]

Absolutely. It was way darker than I had remembered.

[@user-sq4jz9up6g]

Inger was perfectly cast and lovely.

[@justinfoust9687]

Omg first time here I've hooked.

[@rogerrendzak8055]

This was my first association, with the name 'Nan', when I was little. Love, this episode😁!!!

[@thekeyofimagination]

It's a cute name. It's the nickname that Serling gave his daughter Anne.

[@nekorena]

I remember feeling so uneasy when she picked up the sailor. The way he looked at her and how he behaved instantly scared me and I was so confused that she didn't want to let him go. I think she was terrified to be alone and felt more safe with him but your interpretation of the situation is very interesting as well! Great video as always. :)

[@kimberlee9608]

Great video! It’s either serendipitous or creepy that the algorithm recommended it though because I JUST listened to this audio/radio Twilight episode on Librivox! I had wondered how the sailor “fit in” at the conclusion, so I really appreciated how you addressed him!

[@kimberlee9608]

And definitely subscribed for more!

[@thekeyofimagination]

I have to admit, once I started writing that section, I found myself really enjoying the process. Thank you for taking the time to leave a kind thought.

[@kimberlee9608]

Can’t wait to listen to “The Fever” so I’m ready for next week!

[@cpeace3172]

You have a great voice for narration

[@thekeyofimagination]

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful comment. I try to put some thought into how I narrate specific parts, so I appreciate the compliment.

[@cronejawford978]

But not for singing. 😜

[@brooklyngal6334]

Wonderful episode. I learned a lot about Greek Mythology. I would’ve never tied that to this episode, but your analysis made perfect sense. I thought that Nan had accidentally killed the hitchhiker when her tire blew out. So, this inextricably ties them together, and the hitchhiker is endeavoring to make her see that she is also dead and must pay for it. But those facts are not discussed in the episode, and I am sure they would’ve been alluded to.

[@thekeyofimagination]

You know what, I never even thought about it that way. I actually really like that reading of the episode. It would make the parts where she tries to hit him with the sailor in the car a yearning to hit him, something she is driven to do. I like it.

[@brooklyngal6334]

@@thekeyofimagination True! Maybe 🤔 If not a yearning to hit him in a malicious sense, then a forced time loop ➰ where it must play out that way.

[@thekeyofimagination]

@@brooklyngal6334 yes!

[@BobbiCodes]

As someone who did more than my share of hitchhiking all over the US, I can anecdotally report that a major shift happened in the last couple of decades. Now, it was never a wonderful way to get around. But when I started traveling in the early 2000s, it was quite doable it just required a degree of patience. Sometimes I'd get lucky and get rides right away. Usually it would take about an hour or two. But then I tried it again several times about a decade later, and it was a whole different story. Suddenly your odds of getting picked up *at all* were quite bad. It's become something not even worth trying anymore. I'm not sure what was responsible for this change, but I've talked to plenty of other travelers with similar experiences.

[@thekeyofimagination]

Thank you. This is exactly what I was wondering about. I appreciate you taking the time.

[@bjorn83burns]

Pack your bags we can leave tonight!!

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey Joe! Excellent analysis as always man, and I really dig your theory about what's potentially happening to Nan. I also like your observation about the sailor removing his shoes and the deeper meaning behind his presence. Looking forward to your take on The Fever!

[@thekeyofimagination]

Much appreciated.

[@dSaxton90]

The algorithm been hitting lately

[@bugglemagnum6213]

Right? Subbed a few weeks ago, such a cool small channel

[@eduardo_corrochio]

It's interesting that TZ took a well known campfire tale and radio drama, and made it into this episode. The Grim Reeper taking the form of a slight, ordinary fellow was an interesting choice. By the climax of the episode we're totally aware of what's really happening. This one is a favorite of mine because of its ominous vibe and air of mystery. Creepy stuff.

[@thekeyofimagination]

The Orson Wells version is fantastic. I had not heard it before until I was working on this episode. Serling did a pretty fantastic job with his teleplays. Thanks for taking the time to give us some thoughts.

[@Habanero_Chi]

Subscribed! Hope you do a review for each episode!

[@SadieRochelle]

That’s it. I’ve officially been on twitter /x too long. 😂 I thought the title was referring to someone following a social media account, not stalking you ! 😂😂 I annoy myself sometimes

[@thekeyofimagination]

😆

[@OhWell0]

6:45 as well you shouldn't!

[@qwazdyn]

this episode was way too buzzy