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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.*

[@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]

💯💯👌

[@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

[@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.

[@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.?.

[@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

[@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.

[@weareallbronies9031]

Very good episode

[@CHRISTIANNWO]

It's my favorite episode of the series. At the end, she was at peace.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@ultramag0343]

This was one of the best episodes 🙌🏾

[@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

[@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.*

[@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

[@ChippyChoccy]

The twist is so obvious yet I was still surprised. The addition of the contractor was really effective. Also, I see exactly what grandmas mean, Robert Redford is beautiful

[@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.

[@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.

[@GMJBlood]

My favorite Twilight Zone of all time.

[@stephennootens916]

This one always makes me cry.

[@ShawnRavenfire]

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

[@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.)

[@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

[@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.

[@kimberlyabbe6868]

This might be my favorite episode of the twilight zone of all time. I get chills every time at the end and tear up.

[@champslim]

My favorite episode! Love it

[@HellhammerSS]

Death has a job to do, and will. But he's a gentleman about it

[@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.

[@tedtimothy9074]

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

[@stephenbrazil]

One of my favs

[@YolandaAnneBrown95726]

Epic episode!! And it still makes me cry.

[@gaminggoof1542]

I really like that ending. It’s sweet how the Reaper took her gently. I also really like how he used a setup to get her to let him in.

[@Wolfwood2057]

This is my favorite episode in the entire series, because the thing it's trying to tell is both well told and rarely spoken.

[@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.

[@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.*

[@Nasser851000]

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

[@Scripturechick.]

Walter.??.

[@colinpayn8948]

Another one of my all time favourite Twilight Zone episodes. It rings true to every single one of us as most, if not all of us, fear the unknown despite the fact that as we get older we become more resigned to the eventual inevitability of end of life. This is the one story that stays with you long after you have first seen it.

[@stan_meow3778]

I love this episode. A simple yet endearing and moving story. Of course the performance that Gladys gives really sells it. Being fascinated by the mystery that is death I am always a fan of these types of episodes.

[@Luindir22]

Quite possibly my favorite 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.

[@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.

[@vhagerty]

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

[@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!

[@MaxPowerHouse23]

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

[@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.

[@odellwashington6954]

One of my many favorites to watch on New Years Day.

[@SalusFuturistics]

Caught the Episode as a Kid on TV and found it very comforting.

[@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.*

[@coyoteclockworkstudios3140]

I remember watching this as a kid and being terrified. I was really expecting a dark and sad episode, and instead this ended up being my favorite episode.

[@sconesandjam]

This one and 'The Trade In's' successfully made me cry.

[@jeslybarillasmeraz880]

I feel like these episodes aren't getting enough appreciation

[@CactusJackIV]

Love that you’ve been putting the TwilightZone out there for those that may not have grown up with it being on TV. I loved the show, the twists. Thanx!

[@Scripturechick.]

Twilight zone.*

[@FflawedMetalhead]

I remember this episode sticking out for how slightly different it felt from other episodes, and now I know why! Great video.

[@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.

[@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.

[@jonfilion10]

this is one of my absolute favorites.

[@thomasb-o6j]

I think Redford was phenomenal in this!

[@Thunderboom5]

I like this episode a lot, too.

[@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

[@cm9439]

I love this episode. The impact sneaked up on me the first time I saw it, and I still feel that. Gladys Cooper was a wonderful actress, and it's amazing to see young Robert Redford with so much ahead of him. Outstanding.

[@kelleyceccato7025]

I always enjoy seeing Gladys Cooper, so brilliant as the hissable villain Mrs. Vale in "Now, Voyager," playing sympathetic roles.

[@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.

[@Hapasan808]

Now where getting into the episodes I remember. I used to sit up late with the VCR on record every New Years for the Twilight Zone marathon, drifting in and out of sleep (Just like James Rolfe mentioned in Monster Madness). This a great one; one that I'll always remember.

[@Purplesubmariner]

Another one of my all time favorite episodes

[@Tony_Iscariot]

Ahhh, a favorite. One of the many Twilight Zone episodes that can put a lump in your throat. Something special about having a tiny cast that just knock it out of the park. Could be a reason why Midnight Sun is another favorite. Poignant and powerful, Twilight Zone at its very best.

[@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…

[@Fred-xo3ku]

Amazing episode.

[@phantomgamer11]

this one always stuck with me i always loved thnis portrayal of death as a caring being who wants to help you leave behind your suffering and attain peace.

[@Scripturechick.]

This.*

[@HarvestStore]

Great video.

[@julieporter7805]

My Mom's favorite episode. (She's a huge Robert Redford fan.) It is a good one with both Cooper and Redford giving fine performances. "He charmed Cooper?" Of course, he did. Look at him!😍 Death's final speech about coming "like a whisper" is another one that makes me cry.

[@richardwilliams473]

Seeing Robert Redford in black and white is very interesting

[@blksoul26]

I always thought this was such a great episode she was scared of death but also faced her fear to help him.

[@sobreoqueeugosto4700]

One of my favorites

[@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.

[@jeremyc2445]

Very special episode

[@shainewhite2781]

Robert Redford was so young in this episode!

[@perfeksin]

One of my favorite episodes.

[@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.

[@waterbahamut]

This is one of my favorite episodes.

[@melissacooper8724]

This episode is a good lesson on how death is a part of life and how we should let go and move on. This past year I've lost two of my dogs within a month of each other. After a time I adopted two puppies from the shelter. I still miss my other dogs but I love my new puppies just as much.

[@the1doctorwhat]

This is my favorite episode title. Most people have heard someone say "I'm not afraid of the dark. I'm afraid of what's in the dark". But the title "There's Nothing in the Dark" wants us to take a closer look at what we're afraid of.

[@Scripturechick.]

Title's. "Nothing in the dark."

[@Rhomega]

This is my favorite episode of the series. You'd be surprised what people will go through to avoid death, even willing to go so far as to sell their soul. Here, it shows that it really isn't so bad. I enjoy bit like that, like Gandalf's speech to Pippin, or Blue Oyster Cult's "(Don't Fear) The Reaper"

[@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.

[@ramsfan0868]

Terrific, Wonderful, and heartfelt/touching.

[@Yesica1993]

I'm glad I've found some of these eps online. This is another one I had never seen. Or if I did, it was too long ago for me to remember it. Wow, I wish this had been broadcast around the world in 2020! People were so terrified of dying that they hid in their homes, neglected their own families, put a useless rag on their faces (even on their CHILDREN), shut people out of society, and basically stopped living. We not only stopped the world, we destroyed it. And all over an illness with 99+% survival rate for most people. We're only now starting to see the longer term effects of it all. It's horrifying. It's the biggest psych experiment ever done on mankind. If there's ever another Twilight Zone reboot/remake, I hope THAT would be one of the episodes! At least then future generations might avoid the same disaster again.

[@Yesica1993]

That said, this episode is a lie. Hollywood always lies about death. Never once have a I seen a portrayal of death in movies or TV that speaks to standing before God to give account for how we lived our lives. I don't remember that idea even suggested. Never. If we have not repented of our sins and accepted Christ's payment for our sins and offer of pardon, we very well should be terrified of death. The Bible says: Hebrews 9:27-28 "And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment, so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him."

[@musicbrush9231]

I absolutely loved this episode when I first saw it.

[@liamtheman2099]

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

[@absurdartist6346]

I work in healthcare (Long term care) and all my residents love the twilight zone.

[@brittanyfinney5386]

I watch this episode and it was really good

[@kimkelly5512]

Robert was great in this episode.

[@ingeborg-anne]

I looked up Gladys Cooper after watching this, and wow, what a woman. In the Wiki article she has a picture where she looks like a painting. What a treasure it is to have her in the Twilight Zone episodes she appears in, too!