The Twilight Zone, which was hosted and created by Rod Serling, was on the air from 1959 to 1964. This black-and-white classic was full of sci-fi, horror, fantasy and suspense, and each episode was full of twists and turns that appealed to a wide range of people and which still entertain viewers today.
Due to how iconic this TV show was, many fans have gotten tattoos to honor it over the years, such as the 10 that are listed out down below; some reference specific episodes, some focus on Serling himself and some are subtle nods to this legendary series.
This Celebratory Ink
Even those who are not huge fans of this show know about is intro; there was that distinct music, there was that black and white swirl, and there were those graphics that seemed average yet that had supernatural vibes.
This tattoo is of a television that appears to be playing the start of The Twilight Zone. It must be neat to wear this proudly, out in the world, and have fellow fans recognize this door and this design.
A Colorful Sleeve
A whole sleeve of ink is not for everyone, but passionate souls find these to be the coolest ways to show off their interests. There are tons of faces, objects, and references hidden within this work of art, and it has surely led to numerous conversations about this series.
Two of the best parts would be that swirled pattern and that man in the door… Mr. Rod Serling himself. Many of the examples on this list show off these two important aspects of this incredible TV show.
All These Faces
Another tat that wraps around a very visible part of the body is up next, and it, too, is filled with tons of nods to The Twilight Zone.
There is a pig-like face, which was featured on an episode called “Eye of the Beholder”. There is a devil, which was a fortune-telling machine on an episode called “Nick of Time”. And, of course, there are graphics such as a door, a clock and an eyeball, which are all floating about in a sea of black and white.
And This Face
“Eye of the Beholder” is one of the most known episodes of this show. It was the sixth episode of Season 2, and it focused on a woman whose looks actually made her an outcast, since the setting was in a strange future. Everyone else in this setting looked like this ink!
Not everyone may want a creepy drawing put permanently on their bodies. However, those who grew up watching this show, who have been influenced by this genre and who still turn to this story often would love to have this artwork on their person.
Surreal Rod Serling
As mentioned, The Twilight Zone was created by a man named Rod Serling, and he was also the man in the opening credits, who introduced each episode. And as mentioned, the introduction of this series featured a black and white swirl design.
Therefore, a very unique tattoo would be this surreal version of Serling, which has the swirl inside of his face; it combines the two most iconic aspects of this series, and the end result is a very neat work of art.
Silhouette Rod Serling
An additional idea, for those who are thinking about getting a tat based on this show, would be a silhouette. It could be the outline of a certain character or object, like the devil-shaped mystic seer, or it could feature Rod Serling.
His face and hairline are pretty distinct, though not everyone would instantly recognize who this was. But true fans would, and it could also lead to some fun convos about favorite moments and memories.
A Back Tattoo
Back tats may seem like a lot, but once again, they can be perfect for those who are very passionate. This person is clearly very into The Twilight Zone… so much so that they covered their entire back with artwork from the show!
That little boy, that third eyeball and that man in the glasses should all look familiar to many out there. Plus, the middle of this ink, with the doorway and the eye and the clock, is like a cherry on top, as it summarizes everything up in a great way.
The Mystic Seer
“Nick of Time” is another well-known episode, and it was the seventh one of Season 2; it focused on a husband and wife who went into a diner and had their fortunes told by an interesting little machine. The machine, of course, looked like this, and it looks amazing as a tattoo!
The average person could see this art and think that it was just some random demon with just some random words below it. But no… This is so much more, and it is such a great nod to this iconic series.
This TV Set
Up next is another TV set, and this one has the title of the show in it. By spelling out the words The Twilight Zone, everyone will be sure to know what is being referenced, and there will be no confusion.
Something else to note about this tat is that it is done in color; the series was all in black and white, yet this has a bright and bold design and sort of a retro feeling to it, which honors the time period during which the show played.
And This Text
Last but not least, fans may want to think about getting text printed onto their bodies. It could list the name of an episode. It could be the name of a character. It could be a favorite line from this series. Or it could be the entirety of the show’s intro!
They are epic words. They carry so much weight. They mean so much to so many. And they can lead to a one-of-a-kind tattoo for a true fan.