An examination on how easily the minds of intelligent, rational people can become enslaved by superstition, “Nick of Time” demonstrates why coincidences and self-fulfilling prophecies should be treated exactly as such. Specifically, only when faced with the prospect of addiction, abandonment, and loss of opportunity does Don realize the necessity of taking initiative and working hard for his achievements, the value of which could never be truly appreciated while attributing all positive outcomes to a silly fortune-telling machine. In the episode of The Twilight Zone, “Nick of Time,” the director incorporates a variety of camera shots, special characters, and background music to effectively and successfully convey the theme/message.
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