Nothing in the Dark - Twilight-Tober Zone

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[@melissacooper8724]

Like Wanda we all fear the unknown. And we also learn that death is a part of life and we have to face it sooner or later.

[@Scripturechick.]

How come he didn't tell her, it wouldn't hurt.??.

[@rosegonella3098]

"You see? No shock. No engulfment. No tearing asunder. What you feared would come like an explosion, is like a whisper. What you thought was the end, the beginning." That gets me, every time.

[@LucyLioness100]

This is always a soft spot due to how simple yet relatable the story is. We all fear death especially as we age yet here the story shows no fear, but comfort and peace for Wanda at the end. Plus Robert Redford & Gladys Cooper easily pull off charm and sentimentality here with grace

[@chasehedges6775]

💯💯💯. Sooo true

[@daveroche6522]

When George Burns hit 100, he was asked "Who'd want to live to be 100?". Response - "Someone who's 99". Says it far better than I ever could.

[@Quandry1]

Yeah. I think the desire for more emotion from Redford's character is very misplaced. A more emotional performance would have gone against the words and intentions of the character to me. Really summed up in the lines "what you thought would come as explosion instead came as a whisper." The subdued performance we got in contrast to her emotional one really highlights the difference. A more emotional performance just doesn't fit that for me as it would too easily become that proverbial explosion.

[@dr.juerdotitsgo5119]

To me what makes this episode so special is how its ending is both reassuring and creepy at the same time. I say "creepy" because the old woman doesn't exactly come in terms with her ending, she's basically cornered and lured by a charming entity.

[@bigbay1159]

We all don't fear death, trying to live as long a life as you can is not the same as fearing death.

[@elder-woodsilverstein7716]

One of my all-time favorite episodes. I love the theme of life and death. things never last, but that's okay. The ending is bittersweet but has a warm and uplifting feeling to it. Gladys Cooper and Robert Redford are amazing. The set is well really well built; it was homey, yet melancholy. It was just a great episode.

[@chasehedges6775]

💯💯💯💯💯. THIS! Stories about death and its inevitability are always fantastic

[@trinaq]

Agreed, there were only three actors, and it all took place in the one location, yet the simple setup worked, and the message is timeless.

[@chasehedges6775]

@@trinaq 💯

[@elder-woodsilverstein7716]

@@trinaq I've always loved stories like that

[@jessicajayes8326]

Makes me think of a story like this. An old, drunken veteran finally gets some peace and quiet from his neighbors until he notices a lovely woman following him. She's smiling and polite but he gets creeped out by her until he starts to ask for help and nobody listens or notices he's even there. He also doesn't want to go home until he sees her at his front door where she addresses herself as Valarie. She's keeps telling him there is nothing to be scared of and asks him to open his door, only to discover his own body. He had apparently died of a heart attack and she is a valkyrie, here to escort him to the next plane. He fought his whole life, and now it's time to go. She takes his hand and assures him she'll be by his side, and they both vanish.

[@drewo.127]

Perfect. 💙

[@madam-mint]

Dang.

[@mystical423]

Wow

[@fshoaps]

So… sorta like the hitchhiker?

[@jessicajayes8326]

@@fshoaps No, a psychopomp.

[@Azerinth]

I really like the ending line, "there is nothing in the dark that wasn't there when the lights were on." it's a multilayered line, both a comfort and a warning. There is no UNKNOWN thing waiting to destroy you. Whatever means you ill, is also already there in plain sight, so you CAN watch out for it. It reminds me of the trope "what you are in the dark," that what you would do when there is no one to see or know is your truest self. This is similar, that what you would do in the dark without recognition or condemnation is the same person you are when the lights are on and people are watching. Great statement on the potential evil of humanity and how we should focus our attention not on imaginary horrors but on the malignancy ordinary people can exude into the world. We used to say that "power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely." I'm of a different mind now. I believe "power reveals." Gaining power doesn't change a person, it only allowed that person to show what was inside them the whole time, be it beautiful or ugly.

[@spacedinosaur8733]

"Absolute power does not corrupt absolutely, absolute power attracts the corruptible." - Frank Herbert "History is made at night. Character is what you are in the dark." ~ Lord John Whorfin - The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension(1984)

[@chasehedges6775]

💯💯👌

[@RLynnT]

I love when they make the character of death simple and even caring I like the idea that he's not there to collect souls like a demon The idea that he's just a being doing his job, no matter how hard it is. Especially when the world hates the concept of death so much SOMEONE GET THIS MAN A COOKIE

[@teresasevy1563]

My favorite version of Death is Terry Pratchett's. Death is compassionate to mortals, often trying his best to understand them, even imitate them and trying to make the passing as easy as possible

[@pendragonxt3674]

@@teresasevy1563Mine is Neil Gaiman’s version. She’s kind, warm, sweet, and often lightens things up. Also, she’s got Dream for a brother!

[@trinaq]

A strong Season 3 episode, and I can't believe that I'd forgotten that "Death" was a young Robert Redford! I always tear up at the ending, where Wanda and Harold step out into the sunlight, hand in hand.

[@chasehedges6775]

💯

[@Omar-wq9dz]

I always like spotting actors and actresses before they made it big, since I also remember seeing Redford in The Untouchables and Perry Mason

[@weareallbronies9031]

Very good episode

[@theredknight1757]

I loved this one. The other two mentioned have Death as businesslike. In this one, death was compassionate. He could have taken her right away, but took the time to comfort her. Even at the end he didn't take her. He merely convinced her to finally come with her. This one just stuck with me.

[@Scripturechick.]

Business like.*

[@ToonGal12]

We've reached my all time favorite episode! I'm always moved to near tears whenever I watch it. It's SO good. And it's my favorite appearance of Mr. Death in the whole Twilight Zone. "The Hitchhiker" turned him into a creepy, unsettling ghost (and no doubt is the interpretation that makes people fear death). And while "One for the Angels" is a classic, that one's more about someone performing a heroic, self-sacrifice, with Death coming off as this scheming trickster who sees each soul he brings to the afterlife as just another thing off his checklist. But here, Death is shown to be so kind, gentle, and understanding. He could've easily busted into her apartment, did the deed, and been done with it. But he goes through the trouble of letting her take the lead, explaining how the life she's leading isn't much of a life anymore, and asks her to go with him (and never forcibly grabs her). When all of our times eventually come to an end, I hope it's as warm and comforting as this.

[@chasehedges6775]

💯💯💯💯

[@rdfox76]

Honestly, in some ways, I see a bit of Neil Gaiman's Death of the Endless as possibly being inspired by this portrayal of Death.

[@fshoaps]

You have some bizarre taste.

[@trinaq]

I really love the overall theme of the episode, in that death is inevitable, so there's no point in being scared of it. Fortunately, Death took the form of the benevolent Harold, and gently eased Wanda into accepting her fate.

[@chasehedges6775]

Soooo true. Death is inevitable.

[@stillaboveground2470]

This episode hits closer to home for me now that I'm older.

[@Filthy_Larry]

Same.

[@Stribzavision]

Dnt trust the police

[@Filthy_Larry]

@@Stribzavision for real. If some cops got shot and begged me to let him use my phone, I’d slam the door in his face and tell him if he don’t leave my property, that I’m gonna kill him.

[@Stribzavision]

@@Filthy_Larry 🤣🤣🤣

[@Buzz-McCool]

@stillaboveground2470 Me, too.

[@OurKindofEntertainment]

I've been watching around 8 videos each day from this amazing review series on your channel for the past five days. Today, I got the complete Twilight Zone series on Blu-Ray in the mail. Shoot, now I gotta sit down in the evenings and start watching a few episodes before I go to sleep!

[@Cheese-lf2vn]

Friend, it sounds like your closest neighbor is a mile away

[@OurKindofEntertainment]

How'd you know?! @@Cheese-lf2vn

[@Reoko77]

Robert Redfords portrayal was a perfect role. His nonchalant, basic personality was actually a refreshing experience. The other death portrayals always had a smooth talker or buisness type. It was almost a stereotype so having him be so original so advert expectations was a damn good idea. He does a fantastic job and such a memorable episode!

[@ingleringlet-snipps3rd449]

He was very, very good in this episode. I could tell he took his craft seriously.

[@timhaskett1733]

I agree with you and dis-agree with the commentators description as ‘bland’. Far from it as he really had to pull off being as sensitive as he was near the ending

[@Liverpool5095]

We're all entitled to our own opinions and I'm sure many agree with you. For me though, I cannot stand this performance. I generally like him as an actor but taking this performance on its own and if I didn't know his other work, I'd see him as an average actor. Bland is the perfect way to summarize it. It just comes across like he's 'phoning in' his lines. There's no spark, hes just delivering lines handed to him by the script writer in a soulless manner. It's as if he got the part purely based on appearance alone. I truly think that most people defending him have bias and are defending the actor rather than the performance on its own and if this exact performance was just some random actor who never did anything outside of this role then 99% of people defending it would not be doing so.

[@prestonburton8504]

sadly, he let it get to his head and became a huge POS

[@Scripturechick.]

​@@prestonburton8504pos.?.

[@GrumpyRook]

I love all three of the end-mentioned episodes, and I like to think they all take place in the same world, and that Mr. Death is the same character in all of them, he just appears differently to each person as needed.

[@elder-woodsilverstein7716]

Fun Fact: The Grim Reaper and the Devil are the only recurring characters in the Twilight Zone besides Rod Serling's narrator.

[@Scripturechick.]

Angels, aliens, etc.

[@elder-woodsilverstein7716]

@@Scripturechick. No, I mean character, not kinds of characters.The Devil and grim repaer can take many forms, but the aliens and Angles are always different characters.

[@Scripturechick.]

reaper.*

[@jamesgarrett8833]

This episode is one of my all time favorite of The Twilight Zone. In my book this episode is a classic for its themes of life & death. Both Gladys Cooper & Robert Redford give amazing performances

[@drakependragon8439]

I have always felt like this story was kind of the inspiration for the young female version of death from the Sandman comics where she takes on the appearance of a young girl because it isn't scary and people shouldn't fear death.

[@liamtheman2099]

8 likes yet no views. It appears we’ve taken a strange entrance into…The Twilight Zone.

[@PlutoniumBoss]

It's a bit of an unpolished performance from Redford but I think it kind of foreshadows and then sells the twist. The character literally is acting, Mr. Death pretending to be human.

[@chasehedges6775]

This is episode is great because it's about an old woman who's afraid of the inevitability death but finds there is nothing to fear.

[@trinaq]

Agreed, it reminds me of the song "Don't Fear the Reaper", which has the same message of not fearing death, since it happens to us all, in the end.

[@melissacooper8724]

I always keep in mind of what Sirius Black had said about death. "Quicker and easier than falling asleep."

[@chasehedges6775]

@@trinaq 💯💯. Love that song

[@chasehedges6775]

@@melissacooper8724 “Do not pity the dead, Harry. Pity the living, and above all, those who live without love.” - Albus Dumbledore.

[@melissacooper8724]

@@chasehedges6775 I do recall that Albus Dumbledore said that to Harry. And you know what? He's quite right on that.

[@mst3KGf]

According to Lamont Johnson, after meeting Redford, Cooper turned to Johnson and said, "Oh darling, please get him." Also, I disagree, I think Redford's perfect here, especially in the final scene.

[@champslim]

Yea Redford said she was a big flirt lol

[@blacktallsmart1914]

Yeah. This episode is great as is

[@richardwilliams473]

Seeing Robert Redford in black and white is very interesting

[@brianbannon6746]

A comforting sentimental tale. ❤

[@chasehedges6775]

💯💯

[@Yesica1993]

A comforting, sentimental lie. Death is not a sweet walk with a handsome, charming young man. It's standing before Christ to give account for our lives. If we have not repented and accepted his payment for our sins, we will pay for them ourselves - forever, in hell. That is the reality.

[@brianbannon6746]

John 3:36; Romans 4:5

[@Nasser851000]

Nothing in the dark...except Walter's voice XD

[@Scripturechick.]

Walter.??.

[@mc-rn8ro]

I actually disagree with the assessment of Redford’s performance. It might seem bland if you’re watching for the first time, but when you know who he is and what he’s waiting to do, it comes across more like a family member trying to hold an intervention and struggling to maintain patience. He knows what’s going to happen, he’s just waiting things out until the old woman is ready; and there are little moments where he looks frustrated or irritated, like he just wants to get this over with. Finally, when she accepts, he’s smart enough to be gentle with her. If he pushes or pulls too much, they might have to start all over. Instead, he calmly takes her hand and leads her out like a gentleman. It’s really beautiful!

[@VintageStarlet]

This is one of my favorites… so simple, so effective, so relatable. Gladys and Robert were wonderful. Personally, I enjoy Redford’s laid back, subtly charming portrayal of Death. He fit the “matter of fact / it’s just natural” theme well, while also exuding enough of a warm, trusting presence that she ultimately gives her hand / life to him. Him calling her “Mother” makes me tear.

[@ingleringlet-snipps3rd449]

He was almost childlike at times. He didn’t understand why people feared him so much. “I’m not such a bad guy.”

[@marcoantoniogarcia38]

I’ve always wondered why did he call her mother.

[@ingleringlet-snipps3rd449]

@@marcoantoniogarcia38 Me, too. Maybe it was a sign of respect?

[@marcoantoniogarcia38]

@@ingleringlet-snipps3rd449 Either that or she lost a child?

[@ingleringlet-snipps3rd449]

Wow, I never even considered that! @@marcoantoniogarcia38

[@LordAnti]

This is one of my favorite episodes. The acting is great, the music is great, and this is a great example of how sometimes, showing isn't always better than telling.

[@Nightman221k]

This makes me think of how the Neil Gaiman Death appears in stories

[@legomaniac213]

Or the one from the Discworld series. Not evil, just terribly good at their jobs.

[@PenntheDragon]

This is my favorite episode, not only because of the emotional acting from the characters nor the great themes of accepting death. But if we can look on how Wanda's reluctant towards death can be related to so many characters in other works of fiction who try to prolong their life through unnatural means and that it only causes them to suffer.

[@Bloodreign1]

Saw this episode a few months ago on MeTV, I found it pretty good, and not the normal TZ fare, no bad ending, no comeuppance, a simple story of an old woman fearing death, not knowing she had already let him in. He did not come with ill intentions, instead comforted her into letting go, a message of there is no need to fear death because it comes for all of us at some point, we cannot hide from it. Redford's acting here was fine, he was calm, trying to comfort the old lady into not fearing the inevitable, but to embrace it, that was all the emotion he needed for the role. Best part about this episode, it did not need multiple filming locations. One room, 3 actors, all telling a great story, a very endearing and heartfelt tale. You feel bad for the woman, but you know at some point, she'd have to let go and let nature take it's part. Once she is accepting of death, you feel her fear go away, and she goes in peace, quietly, and the subtle tones of the ending leave you feeling better for her.

[@Scripturechick.]

Parts of outside were another scene.

[@RialVestro]

She is a very expressive actress. Considering the time period and the limitations of the picture quality at the time subtle changes in expression weren't always noticable and with some actors of the time I feel like they would over compensated being too expressive instead. Her expressions just look way more natural.

[@Drakin292]

Definitely a lovely episode. Personally I've never been afraid of death. Concerned by it, worried about losing those around me and that 'big goodbye'. I think I'd feel disappointed if I died before doing everything I wanted to do, but I'm not afraid of whatever might come next. Honestly my biggest fear is who I am ceasing to be. That one day all of me will be reduced to just a name and a couple dates somewhere. Not that I care if I don't become some well known celebrity, I just don't want the culmination of all my experiences to amount to nothing more than the same dust in the wind as countless trillions of humans that came before.

[@bigbay1159]

I pointed this out in another comment above that stated we all fear death, And I informed them we all do not fear death. Just because you want to live as long a life you can; that you enjoy does not equate to fearing death. I personally believe in the concept of eternal oblivion theory where it just ends, there is nothing. And that does not give me fear but understanding this concept it makes me want to enjoy life as much as I can, which I feel I have been. I can't know for certain what comes after but if there is just nothingness like before I was born, then I want to make the most of my current life.

[@cinemacola6398]

This episode actually made me comfortable with death.

[@shainewhite2781]

Robert Redford was so young in this episode!

[@theheroneededwillette6964]

Entertainment does like to show a lot that the concept of death isn’t really evil. I mean it’s definitely something you should want people to avoid at as much as possible and possibly overcome some day (within moral reason of course), but it’s an inevitability as it stands right now and you shouldn’t let the fear of it keep you from living. Plus when your time does come, it’s nice to think that there’s something pleasant waiting for you in the afterlife and that the reaper is a kind soul.

[@champslim]

My favorite episode! Love it

[@wiley8976]

This was the episode that got me into the twilight zone. I myself have often thought about the loss of loved ones and when death comes for me. My favorite part is where he says “death comes as a whisper” it’s one I hold dear.

[@Scripturechick.]

Like a whisper.

[@james_t_kirk]

*Actress Gladys Cooper was born in 1888, the same year as London's Jack The Ripper murders. As for this episode, Cooper would evade "Mr Death" for another 10 years before he finally cornered her.*

[@ShawnRavenfire]

One of my favorite episodes, and one of my favorite portrayals of Death.

[@YolandaAnneBrown95726]

Epic episode!! And it still makes me cry.

[@stephennootens916]

This one always makes me cry.

[@troperhghar9898]

Baby face Robert Redford

[@milestrombley1466]

The cop reminds me of Death from the Sandman comic book series. Death doesn't have to be scary.

[@thomasb-o6j]

I think Redford was phenomenal in this!

[@kwamesmith3214]

My version of the Grim Reaper definitely did not look like Robert Redford... ... actually looked like Yoda

[@andrewlassen7430]

This is one of my favorite episodes. It's just so beautiful to watch for some reason.

[@chasehedges6775]

💯

[@trinaq]

Precisely, it's one of the few episodes that I've rewatched countless times.

[@andrewlassen7430]

@@trinaq the line, "there is nothing in the dark, that wasn't there when the lights were on." Have stuck with me for years now.

[@Scripturechick.]

​@@andrewlassen7430have been.*

[@claytonrios1]

Seeing death coming for years? That's quite a creepy thought.

[@chasehedges6775]

Same. It's the fear that of the death

[@bunnywithakeyboard7628]

We all know it’s coming sooner or later, though…

[@stephenbrazil]

One of my favs

[@grkpektis]

Has there ever been a Death/ grim reaper story that wasn't good? I don't think there's that many, he's such an interesting concept that it's hard to mess up. He can be terrifying, sympathetic, kind and even hilarious

[@keithdean9149]

The way Death is portrayed here sounds similar to the way Death is portrayed in DC Comics “The Endless” series.

[@donreid6399]

This is my all-time favorite Twilight Zone episode. Still makes me cry every time I watch it. I hope death is as easy as this.

[@melissadahl7561]

This is definitely one of my favorite twilight zone episodes, probably tied with Walter Jameson. My dad introduced me to it and I just...I find it really soothing and comforting. (and it was my life-changing introduction to Robert Redford as well.)

[@vhagerty]

Wow! Robert Redford was a looker! He did a great job in this episode. 😊

[@nebulousmovieguy1659]

This portrayal of death kind of reminds me of Death from the Sandman.

[@ramsfan0868]

Out of all the times i've seen this I never knew the character's name was Wanda.

[@amityislandchum]

One of my favorite episodes. (Also one of my favorite episode titles!) Robert Redford always brought it on his Twilight Zone and Alfred Hitchcock Presents appearances. I love this simple, touching story.

[@jamesgarrett8833]

This episode is very appealing to me because I am sure most people here watching the Twilight Tober Zone like me have fears about death 💀. That’s what we fear the most is the unknown; what happened after death? Watching this episode give me hope that their is light at end of the tunnel

[@Yesica1993]

Don't get your theology from a TV show. Get it from God's Word that has clearly laid it out.

[@Anastasiatoons]

Day 15 of asking Doug to review Coraline

[@tedtimothy9074]

you could just see that he was destined to be a big star.

[@Scripturechick.]

What did he mean by. "To rest."??.

[@jesusromanpadro3853]

Guess that death is somewhat the only recurring character in this series. Minus the narrator of course.

[@Scripturechick.]

There's many recurring things like angels, aliens, etc. In the T.Z.

[@the_chubby_jedi9189]

I just realized why you always loved the Twilight Zone as a teenager it always makes you ask the questions you never thought to ask about yourself what are you doing a certain situation

[@majinsole8554]

Kinda sweet actually. ~_~

[@MaxPowerHouse23]

This is my favorite episode. It wasn’t before but now that I’m an old dude it has become.

[@giovannamoretti4001]

I never clicked so fast

[@Scripturechick.]

W.d.y.m.??.

[@MetsLR86]

Death, and the uncertainty of what's after is the scariest thing there is to me. This episode gives me hope that there is more to come after we close our eyes for the last time.

[@chasehedges6775]

💯💯

[@WildMen4444]

There's a certain silver lining to death. On one hand, if there truly is an afterlife, then we'll be sent off to a new adventure. If there is no afterlife then at the very least the absence of consciousness will render us unable to truly care about our state. That possibility is only frightening because we're programmed to fear it. Whether or not our fears are unfounded, either option will mean that we'll be just fine

[@jeremiahnoar7504]

Intrestingly enough death and the uncertain, is the root of all fear. They all seem to link back.

[@chasehedges6775]

@@jeremiahnoar7504 💯

[@chasehedges6775]

@@jeremiahnoar7504 The fear of the unknown is always the greatest

[@Luindir22]

Quite possibly my favorite episode

[@Scripturechick.]

What's the unknown.?.

[@jabbarmuhammad]

An interesting episode not bad

[@Fred-xo3ku]

Amazing episode.

[@jamesdrynan]

Lamont Johnson, who directed this episode has a funny story. He arranged a meeting between Cooper and Redford for a read-through. After Redford left, Dame Cooper said to Johnson, " Dahling, get him for me! " I guess she found Bob quite attractive! They worked together beautifully, too.

[@jeslybarillasmeraz880]

I feel like these episodes aren't getting enough appreciation

[@MoonPhantom]

I wonder if this episode was a inspiration for how "Death." was portrayed in Neil Gaimans sandman, where death is portrayed as this young woman who was indeed aloof and... Well... Welcoming. Where she seems kind and embracing and something not evil but... Kind of nice when you see her while passing on.

[@bunnywithakeyboard7628]

Hard to say. She’s a perky goth in the comics but isn’t so in the TV show that Gaiman signed off on. I don’t think Gaiman put as much thought into it as the artist and fans.

[@random22026]

FINALLY--my all=time favourite TZ episode: 'I'm Death--take my hand...' 🤗🤗

[@geekdetritus5503]

I've been showing these to my 9 year old daughter. She's been surprising me over the years with her love of old movies and TV shows. She surprised me further when she told me this is her favorite episode of The Twilight Zone. I've shown her plenty of fan favorite episodes (including my favorite "Five Characters in Search of an Exit" and my dad's favorite "The Little People") but she still tells me whenever we finish another episode, that they are not as good as this one.

[@VintageStarlet]

She sounds like she has great taste! And an old soul!

[@geekdetritus5503]

@@VintageStarlet Thank you; many have told me so.

[@Thunderboom5]

I like this episode a lot, too.

[@lifewithlee6298]

Death 😅is so handsome 😊

[@plaidzebra5526]

Slightly disagree. One of the best and most memorable Twilight Zone Episodes and Robert Redford was perfect. Nothing felt awkward, his line delivery's were perfect.

[@deedeskin2439]

This is my absolute favorite episode of Twilight Zone ever! When we overcome our fear of death, life has more meaning. Kind of like the last verse of Blue Oyster Cult's Don't Fear the Reaper, "don't be afraid...". I'm not.

[@Anonymous-iq3kc]

Obviously, I wish the narrator would... "SHUT THE HELL UP!!!"

[@hitmanmonaghan6633]

I played too much Resident Evil, when he called him Mr. Death, I kept thinking of HUNK.

[@RockySamson]

I’m sorry Walter, but I wholeheartedly disagree with some of your take on this one. I consider this to be one of the best and most emotional Twilight Zone episodes they’ve ever done, even more so than “One for the Angels”. This episode moves me to tears, and I feel Robert Redford was perfectly cast. Spoilers from here. I feel Robert Redford as death gave a solid performance. His performance was very understated, but he was also quite gentle and kind. If he had come off any warmer than he had, the ending reveal may have been too obvious. I feel like Robert Redford really hit the sweet spot with his performance, and the way he calls her mother at the end chokes me up every time, which is nothing short to speak of Gladys Cooper’s performance and the human desperation she exudes. You can really feel how much staying alive has agonized her and the sheer relief she feels when it’s finally behind her with nothing left to fear. This episode is absolutely beautiful and I can’t recommend it enough.

[@daveroche6522]

Robert Redford was excellent in this - much like Murray Hamilton in 'One for the Angels'.

[@miroslavtomic7038]

Originally, Gladys Cooper disapproved of casting of then virtually unknown Robert Redford, as she wanted a more known actor. That all changed when she actually met Redford in person and completely changed her mind.

[@delanashelton9229]

Dear Walter Will you review other twilight zone adaptations in the future like Twilight Zone: The Movie, The Three Twilight Zone Reboots, and The Twilight Zone: Tower of Terror Ride or are you just sticking with the original show?

[@bassmickeyd]

I remember this being very telling to me at 7 years of age. ... Now, at 72, I've never been afraid of death. ... When it gets here I'll know.

[@miroslavtomic7038]

This was first of three TZ appearances of Gladys Cooper, who later appeared in Passage on Lady Anne and most famously Night Call.

[@misspriss2482]

Warmer? Eh he's Death. I thought he was sympathetic, but just removed enough to show that he wasn't human. I thought his performance was pitch-perfect.

[@ramsfan0868]

I prefer this Gladys Cooper episode over "Night Call." She was also on "Passage on the Lady Ann" from season 4.

[@ajromero3692]

This is definitely one of my favorite episodes and always manages to get me choked up a bit. Something that is quite melancholy too is that Wanda's fear of death basically took her life away before she even died. She's in a constant state of fear and paranoia, holed up in a ramshackle basement flat, having no contact with the outside world; Wanda has no life to begin with, only a fearful existence. It's not until Death convinces her to take his hand that she discovers she never had anything to fear, that all her running and hiding was from a peaceful repose. In a way, she's allowed to live more freely and happily now that she's dead than she ever could while alive. The ending also makes me very happy. It's not explicitly stated but, through context clues, we know that wherever Wanda is going, it's somewhere lovely. She walks arm in arm with death, no longer scared of the unknown, ready to embrace the next adventure that lies ahead of her. Old age often fills us with dread because we see it as the ending of ours or someone else's story, but Death assures her (and us as the audience) that it's only a beginning. Just an all around fantastic episode with a beautiful message about the nature of life and that our deaths will help allow new life to flourish so it will never be in vain.

[@shannonolivas9524]

I'm a bit afraid to put this episode on for my 90 year old mother. It's a beautiful episode yes, but... Having said that is Walter going to be able to get to "He's Alive" this year? There's a lot to unpack and relate to events that sadly still plague society in that episode.

[@theproplady]

As someone with Avoidance issues, I find the old lady very relatable.

[@George-kz5hb]

The Contractor’s speech reminds me of that bungled mess Boomhauer says when he tries to explain the meaning of life to Hank Hill.

[@karrihart1]

I don't mind Robert Redford, but you're not the only person I've heard complain about him being a blank slate when he acts.

[@That1BlackGuy]

This is my father's favorite episode HE ALWAYS references it

[@slyfox2022]

A fresh faced Redford, a pre trek Nimoy, damn i didn't realize TZ was making legends

[@PhoutianPhill]

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[@Omar-wq9dz]

I always enjoy spotting actors and actress before they made it big have appearances like Redford did here, since Twilight Zone showed Charles Bronson, William Shatner, Dennis Hopper, and many others