Monsters Season 1 Episode 1
Monsters
Season 1

Ep 1. The Feverman

  • TV-14
  • October 22, 1988
  • 21 min
  • 6.5  (252)

In the first episode of the horror anthology series, Monsters, titled "The Feverman," we are introduced to a quaint suburban town that is slowly being taken over by an unexplained sickness. As the story unfolds, we follow the lives of a few of the townspeople as they attempt to survive the outbreak and find a cure.

One of the main characters we follow is a school teacher named Mr. Griffin, who lives with his wife and daughter in the neighborhood where the first cases of the mysterious illness begin to appear. Griffin is constantly trying to balance his work life with his family life, a struggle that becomes all the more complicated when the fever hits.

We see Griffin interact with several other characters throughout the episode, including the school superintendent and his fellow teachers. As more and more people fall ill, tensions start to rise within the community. The superintendent is more focused on keeping the school open than on taking precautions to prevent the virus from spreading, while the other teachers are often hesitant to come in to work for fear of contamination.

As the days go by, Griffin's daughter becomes one of the many who fall victim to the fever. The more he sees the effects of the illness on his family and students, the more desperate he becomes to find a cure. He starts doing research on his own and even visits a few experts in the field, but it seems like there is no real hope for recovery.

The story takes a darker turn when one of the teachers at the school, Mr. Carlton, is revealed to be a carrier of the virus. Carlton is depicted as a controversial figure who is disliked by many of his colleagues, but his sickness makes him a pariah among even those who once tolerated him. He becomes more and more erratic as the fever takes hold of him, ultimately leading to a violent confrontation with Griffin.

Throughout the episode, there is a sense of unease and tension that never quite dissipates. The fear of the virus is palpable, and the show does an excellent job of depicting the community-wide panic that ensues in the wake of the outbreak. The writing is strong, and the acting is impressive - particularly from the lead actor who portrays Griffin.

Overall, "The Feverman" is a gripping and well-executed premiere episode that sets the stage for what promises to be a fantastic first season of Monster.

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  • First Aired
    October 22, 1988
  • Content Rating
    TV-14
  • Runtime
    21 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.5  (252)