I've been lurking around here forever and have never felt compelled to post on the forums. I just really enjoy reading all of your posts and thoughts.
Having said that, The Twilight Zone has been my ultimate favorite show since childhood. This incarnation has me incredibly torn and I would like to discuss it with you.
Why couldn't this have been a standalone show? I realize it's on trend to piggy back off classics and remake and re-imagine, but it is borderline sacrilege. Although I want to enjoy it, I find myself watching every episode with a pinch of resentment. I see Peele attempting his best Rod Serling and it makes me mad. The Twilight Zone is loved by so many generations and is a perfect representation of its time. Why infringe on that?
I think this show, with it's modern narrative, meta references - buzzword buzzword - could have stood on its own as a representation of our times. Dimension 404 attempted it. Black Mirror does it exquisitely. I truly believe Jordan Peele and his crew could have successfully created original content influenced by The Twilight Zone; why didn't they? The cynical part of me wonders if it is a ploy to capitalize on a built in audience. The bitter part of me thinks it's a sign of our generation's arrogance - "Oh, I loved this show! I can make it sooo much better!" I don't know, but I'm bummed.
Am I alone in feeling this way?
