I grew up on the original series in the 60's. Personally I think this episode is much better than many of the OS, and is one of my favorites of the new series. The acting is very good and the story is as good as most movies you see today. If you've ever seen the movie Chronicle you'll see a lot of similarities. Worth the viewing.
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Don't Think Too Much
Hitchcoc16 May 2014
An alien (one of the typical Outer Limits lizard men) drops in on the Old West. He meets a parson on horseback, invades his body (as many good aliens can do) and proceeds to a small town. Meanwhile, a foursome of outlaws who have no respect for life, are on their way to divvy up some loot that lays buried. They have obviously killed people in cold blood and one of them is beginning to have regrets for the life he has chosen. He would like to sever ties with the other guys, especially after meeting a young widow with whom he has some history. Meanwhile, the parson/alien meets with the psychotic outlaw (played by Esai Morales) and his not so smart partner. He offers them the ability to destroy people with an intense look. Hence, they become invincible. They go on a murderous spree, killing the sheriff and a poor blacksmith who only wants to be finished for the day. Well, our extraterrestrial padre decides to give the good guy (murderer and thief) the same powers as his estranged cronies. This leads to some problems. Anyway, the conclusion is disappointing and full of unanswered questions. Oh, yes, there is a cute little boy and an old man around for plot development. One of the weaker offerings in the series.
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