Ep 12. Thriller: Season 1: Episode 12: The Big Blackout
- December 6, 1960
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6.2 (72)
Thriller: The Complete Series is a classic television program from the 1960s that delivers suspenseful stories with unexpected twists and turns. The show's Season 1: Episode 12, titled "The Big Blackout," is a gripping tale that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
The episode follows Bill and Alice Mercer, a married couple who live in New York City. The couple is having dinner with their friends, the Nicholsons, when the power suddenly goes out. The Nicholsons leave, and Bill and Alice return to their apartment, which is pitch black due to the city-wide blackout.
As they fumble in the dark, they hear a knock on the door. It's a man named Max, claiming to be a detective investigating a murder. He says he needs to search their apartment and confiscate their guns, as they could be used in the crime. Bill and Alice reluctantly comply, but Max's behavior becomes increasingly strange as he also asks for money to buy cigarettes and alcohol.
When Max leaves, Bill and Alice realize that he has stolen their guns. They report it to the police, but when they return to their apartment, they find Max waiting for them. He reveals that he is actually a criminal and had used the cover of the blackout to commit robberies and murders. He had also planned to trap the Mercers so that he could escape the city safely.
The Mercers are held captive by Max, as he awaits his pick-up for escape. Meanwhile, the police are trying to restore order and find Max. The tension builds as the Mercers try to find a way to escape from Max's grasp and avoid being killed in the process.
In the end, justice prevails, but not before the audience is taken on an intense journey of fear, uncertainty, and suspense. "The Big Blackout" is a classic example of Thriller's unique brand of storytelling, and viewers will be on pins and needles until the thrilling conclusion of the episode.
Overall, Thriller: The Complete Series is a must-watch for fans of classic mystery and suspense television. Season 1: Episode 12, "The Big Blackout," is a standout episode that showcases the show's ability to captivate its audience with its unexpected twists, turns, and thrills.
