Together with "Nightmare at 20,000ft", THIS is the most iconic and recognizable episode of the whole Twilight Zone series. It narrowly doesn't make my own personal top ten of favorite episodes, though. There simply are too many genius entries in Rod Serling's landmark television show. Nevertheless, I'm very grateful for "To Serve Man", because it contributed a great deal to the popularity of the greatest cult/Sci-Fi series ever!
And, of course, it's also a phenomenal episode! The incredibly high rating is well-deserved, thanks to peculiar atmosphere and the unforeseeable (but meanwhile often imitated and spoofed) ending. When you watch this episode, I sincerely hope you haven't read or heard any spoilers regarding the twist-in-the-end yet, so that you can experience it as a complete surprise. Tight direction by Richard L. Bare and the naturally enigmatic appearance of Richard Kiel are strong trumps as well.
And, of course, it's also a phenomenal episode! The incredibly high rating is well-deserved, thanks to peculiar atmosphere and the unforeseeable (but meanwhile often imitated and spoofed) ending. When you watch this episode, I sincerely hope you haven't read or heard any spoilers regarding the twist-in-the-end yet, so that you can experience it as a complete surprise. Tight direction by Richard L. Bare and the naturally enigmatic appearance of Richard Kiel are strong trumps as well.