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  • What does the ending mean for The Twilight Zone's "Six Degrees of Freedom?" 1 / 7

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  • In the series' sixth episode, five astronauts leave a self-destructive Earth for Mars. 2 / 7

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  • "Six Degrees of Freedom" addresses themes of trust, communication, and existentialism. 3 / 7

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  • The characters' internal conflict parallels daily struggles on Earth. 4 / 7

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  • In "Six Degrees of Separation," an astronaut believes they're actually living in a simulated test, thus raising larger questions about life itself. 5 / 7

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  • As the astronauts approach Mars, they must leave behind self-doubt in order to understand the larger picture, and "The Great Filter." 6 / 7

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  • Ultimately, "Six Degrees of Separation" comes to the conclusion that the human race is worthy of salvation. 7 / 7

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