Ep 8. Straight and Narrow
- TV-14
- February 23, 1996
- 44 min
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7.1 (381)
In the season 2 episode 8 of Outer Limits, titled "Straight and Narrow," viewers are taken on a thrilling journey through time. The episode starts with a young man named Mike struggling to cope with his mundane life as an office worker. After a particularly bad day, he finds solace in an old photograph of his grandfather who had been a notorious gangster during the 1930s.
Mike becomes increasingly obsessed with his grandfather's life and decides to visit his grave. While at the cemetery, he unexpectedly meets an older man named Louie, who tells him about a time-traveling machine that can transport him back to the 1930s. Desperate to escape his dreary existence, Mike decides to take the chance and travels back in time.
Once in the past, Mike is shocked to learn that his grandfather was not the noble outlaw he had envisioned, but instead a ruthless killer. He soon finds himself caught up in his family's criminal activities and must navigate dangerous situations to stay alive. However, Mike's presence in the past begins to have unforeseen consequences on the timeline, and he soon realizes that he may not be able to return to his present-day life.
Throughout the episode, viewers are pulled into a world of intrigue, deception, and danger as Mike struggles to survive in a world where the line between right and wrong is blurred. As he grapples with the choices he must make to protect himself and those he cares about, he begins to question if he truly wants to return to the life he left behind.
"Straight and Narrow" is a gripping episode that explores the complexities of time-travel and the impact that our actions can have on the course of history. With strong performances from the cast and a thought-provoking storyline, it is a must-watch for fans of the science fiction genre.