And while I don't think Peele's version is going to make anyone forget about the original I do think he brings something that past "TZ" reboots lacked: a vision. Even when the original "TZ" delivered less-than-inspired episodes the whole always remained greater than the sum of its parts because of creator Rod Serling's vision. Cohesion is what "TZ" reboots need ... and what I feel Peele will bring.
shareThey did a good job reviving the show in the past. Check out the premiere of the 1985 Twilight Zone series with the one-two punch of "Shatterday" / "A Little Peace and Quiet". It sold audiences on the idea you could still do The Twilight Zone without Rod Serling's involvement.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JQzDCBuGrg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YXwNl3_Kxw
I've watched The Twilight Zone from the '80s a few times now and while it's not the original's equal it does feature some pretty solid episodes ...
1. Shatterday
2. Wordplay
3. Kentucky Rye
4. Dreams For Sale
5. Nightcrawlers
6. The Burning Man
7. The Shadow Man
8. Examination Day
9. A Small Talent For War
10.A Matter of Minutes
11. To See The Invisible Man
12. Need to Know
13. Button, Button
14. Shelter Skelter
15. The Card
16. The Hellgramite Method
17. The Cold Equations
18. Something in the Walls
19. The Mind of Simon Foster
20. Children's Zoo