The Twilight Zone — Season 1, Episode 24: A Day in Beaumont / The Last Defender of Camelot

Episode synopsis

In the 1950s a flying saucer crashes on Earth. The crash is seen by a couple. They run into town, but no one believes them. "The Last Defender of Camelot" takes place in 1986 in London and, eventually, Cornwall. An extension of the story by Sir Thomas Mallory, a mid-50's man is drawn toward Cornwall with a sense of urgency. He is jumped by 3 young men, who are thrown aside like playthings. The old man forces one of the younger ones to take him to the boss. The boss is a late-30's woman, who reveals herself as Morgana. Lancelot is quested by her to see Merlin, who is asleep in a cave in Cornwall. Lancelot finds Merlin awakened. Merlin has different plans to resurrect a new king. What does the world's oldest magician have up his sleeve? Who can save mankind? Perhaps the Last Defender of Camelot?

About The Twilight Zone

This 1980s revival of the classic sci-fi series features a similar style to the original anthology series. Each episode tells a tale (sometimes two or three) rooted in horror or suspense, often with a surprising twist at the end. Episodes usually feature elements of drama and comedy.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Shatterday / A Little Peace and Quiet
• E2Wordplay / Dreams for Sale / Chameleon
• E3Healer / Children's Zoo / Kentucky Rye
• E4Little Boy Lost / Wish Bank / Nightcrawlers
• E5If She Dies / Ye Gods
• E6Examination Day / A Message From Charity
• E7Teacher's Aide / Paladin of the Lost Hour
• E8Act Break / The Burning Man / Dealer's Choice
• E9Dead Woman's Shoes / Wong's Lost and Found Emporium
• E10The Shadow Man / The Uncle Devil Show / Opening Day
• E11The Beacon / One Life, Furnished in Early Poverty
• E12Her Pilgrim Soul / I of Newton