Talk:Valley of the Shadow

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Generally....

The plot summary is too long, as it is in articles about other Twilight Zone episodes.

The "Precursors" section seems to be original research. It's not obvious that the "overall premise of a hidden civilization hiding futuristic technology" led to Marvel's 'Black Panther' because the idea had been used so many times before, in comic books and pulp magazines.

"As were several Twilight Zone episodes of the time, this episode is an allegory of the freedom/communism dichotomy, portraying Peaceful Valley as a utopian but inescapable paradise, pitted against the protagonist who wanted the freedom he could not have there." This also seems to be original research or opinion. My impression is that Redfield is an idealist and the people of the town know they are stuck with their fate, but sensibly accept it because doing otherwise (as Renfield wants) would be a horrible fate for everyone. Perhaps the idea is that idealism untempered by common sense is bad. There are other interpretations.

More particularly, near the beginning, the protagonist drives down the "Aisle of Trees" or the "Tree-Lined Road" that is seen in other episodes, in The Outer Limits, and in other shows of the period. Where was that?

(Yes, I'm binging on this season of The Twilight Zone right now.) Wastrel Way (talk) Eric