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The Outer Limits

The Outer Limits

19957.77 Seasons153 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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.

Produced by Pen Densham, Manny Coto
NetworksShowtimeSyfy

Top Cast

Kevin Conway

Kevin Conway

The Control Voice (voice) (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

androidtime travelanthologyalienmysterious forcegenetic experimenthorror anthologyprobe team

About The Outer Limits

The Outer Limits is a drama, sci-fi & fantasy series that first aired in 1995 exploring themes of android, time travel, anthology, alien, mysterious force, genetic experiment. it stars Kevin Conway. 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.

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