TWILIGHT ZONE was MUCH BETTER
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gbennett5 — 10 years ago(August 26, 2015 07:16 PM)
Yet again this RIDICULOUS comparison when OL was strictly cerebral
sci fi and TZ was fantasy-based. And TZ has a TON of awful episodes,
and I would argue that 95 percent of the fourth year (which ran a year)
was out and out dreadful. When TZ shone, it was - and remains -
captivating and stunning. But gawd, when it was bad it was BAD.
Both shows could be brilliant, but it is absurd to compare them. -
gbennett5 — 10 years ago(August 27, 2015 03:40 AM)
They are brilliantly thoughtful, written, lit, shot and acted. There are
duds, and occasionally bad monster makeup, although the latter holds up
better than the horrible monster makeup in something like "Star Trek: The
Next Generation."
It is one of the most revered sci fi shows in history. If you don't get
it, or don't like it, don't watch it. But don't come here and troll about
it. At least not until you can compose a sentence that makes you look
older than a middle-school brat. -
Owlwise — 10 years ago(October 19, 2015 09:24 AM)
I second that. Both TZ & TOL were intelligent, atmospheric examinations of the human condition , as well as thoughtful, philosophical speculation. Each series took a different approach, making each one distinctive & more sharply focused on its chosen direction. No need to set them against each other in a ridiculous, artificial competition. I'm glad we have both series, because they both hold up beautifully half a century later.
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Carycomic — 10 years ago(October 19, 2015 12:17 PM)
TZ was kind of a buffet. Offering a well-crafted mixture of science fiction, allegorical fantasy, a few lighter-hearted fables, and one psychologtical thriller (starring Martin Landau) in equal measure.
But, in terms of straightforward sci-fi? I'd have to give the edge to OL. -
jadedbaby — 9 years ago(August 20, 2016 04:14 AM)
TZ was a great show but took itself too seriously, as did dear Rod Serling. Certain TZ eps are unwatchable because they are so preachy or because the acting is so hammy.
TOL was more fun and, as is often said, the hour format made for better storytelling. Of course the production values were not as good as the TZ. But I find that gives the TOL a certian charm that the TZ lacks. -
domester82 — 9 years ago(August 27, 2016 08:05 PM)
They're both great shows. I love both, but they're quite different. TOL is more straight up science fiction, where TZ was a mix of fantasy , the unexplained, and occasional sci fi.
Can we agree that they're both better than much of what makes up television these days? The original Star Trek, too , is a fave of mine
