The Outer Limits - Season 4 - Eps 5: In the Zone

1998-02-2045 min⭐ 7.7/10

With its deadly lasers and hand-to-hand battles, 'The Octal' is a combat sport for a new generation of athletes - but Tanner Brooks is no longer a young man. Although he's promised his wife Jessica that this will be his final tournament, Tanner is desperate to go out a winner. Dr. Michael Chen has a way to make that happen. Through an experimental treatment that taps the power of the human nervous system, Chen accelerates Tanner's reflexes and perceptions. To Tanner, everything in the Octalbegins to move in slow motion ... and Tanner quickly becomes unbeatable. However, there are side effects: Jessica notices that Tanner is tired, haggard and his hair is going gray. But, when Tanner's body begins to blur and fade out of existence, Tanner and Jessica must choosebetween one last moment of glory ... their love for each other ... and oblivion.

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About The Outer Limits

The Outer Limits

Title: The Outer Limits

First Air Date: 1995-03-26

Last Air Date: 2002-01-18

Status: Ended

Rating: 7.7/10 (from 212 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 8

Total Episodes: 153

Network: Showtime Syfy

Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Production Companies: Alliance Atlantis, Atlantis Films, Showtime Networks, Trilogy Entertainment Group

Synopsis

Anthology series of composed of distinct story episodes, sometimes with a plot twist at the end, with occasional recurring story elements that were often tied together during season-finale clip shows.

Cast

Kevin Conway

Kevin Conway

The Control Voice (voice) (uncredited)

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