The Twilight Zone

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The Twilight Zone
TV-14
Mystery
Drama
Science Fiction
Supernatural
Release Date
1959 - 1964-00-00
Network
CBS
Showrunner
Rod Serling

Cast

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    Rod Serling
    Self - Host
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    Robert McCord
    Waiter

WHERE TO WATCH

Streaming
RENT
BUY

Seasons
5
Creator(s)
Rod Serling
Streaming Service(s)
Paramount Plus

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