This episode was written by Rod Serling, and in my opinion it ranks as one of the best of the series. The theme of a totalitarian possible future is not merely well produced entertainment, but is a recurring theme in Serling's work that serves as a warning we should not easily dismiss. This nightmare future seems even more relevant today then perhaps when it was written over 50 years ago. Burgess Meredith's performance is outstanding as he carries the single ray of hope in a very dark world.
Review of The Obsolete Man
