The worst Twilight Zone revival yet, Jordan Peele’s Twilight Zone is a flaming dumpster fire. It seems unfathomable but Peele doesn’t get what the Twilight Zone is; using the platform to mercilessly push liberal social issues with no hint of subtlety (racist policing, open borders immigration, toxic masculinity). No ro-buts, or time-travel, or witchcraft, or deals with the devil. Additionally, the family friendly tone has been completely thrown out; as the episodes are laced with vulgarity. But all that could be forgiven if the writers could write a decent F*CKING PLOT TWIST! (which they can’t, except maybe for The Comedian). Still, there’s clearly love for the original series, layering in various references, Easter eggs and callbacks. And a number of impressive guest stars are featured, including Tracy Morgan, Adam Scott, John Cho, Ginnifer Goodwin, Seth Rogen, and Zazie Beetz. A tragic waste of talent and potential, Season 1 of The Twilight Zone is a clusterf*ck.
Shout by Dann MichalskiBlockedParent2020-08-04T02:00:09Z— updated 2022-06-11T01:30:34Z
The worst Twilight Zone revival yet, Jordan Peele’s Twilight Zone is a flaming dumpster fire. It seems unfathomable but Peele doesn’t get what the Twilight Zone is; using the platform to mercilessly push liberal social issues with no hint of subtlety (racist policing, open borders immigration, toxic masculinity). No ro-buts, or time-travel, or witchcraft, or deals with the devil. Additionally, the family friendly tone has been completely thrown out; as the episodes are laced with vulgarity. But all that could be forgiven if the writers could write a decent F*CKING PLOT TWIST! (which they can’t, except maybe for The Comedian). Still, there’s clearly love for the original series, layering in various references, Easter eggs and callbacks. And a number of impressive guest stars are featured, including Tracy Morgan, Adam Scott, John Cho, Ginnifer Goodwin, Seth Rogen, and Zazie Beetz. A tragic waste of talent and potential, Season 1 of The Twilight Zone is a clusterf*ck.