Ep 31. The Peter Hurkos Story (2)
- April 26, 1960
One Step Beyond season 2 episode 31, titled "The Peter Hurkos Story (2)," is a continuation of the story of Peter Hurkos, a psychic who claimed to have the ability to see the future and solve crimes through his visions. In this episode, we follow Hurkos as he tries to prove his abilities to skeptics and solve a murder case.
The episode begins with Hurkos being invited to a party by a wealthy couple, the husband of which is a skeptic of his abilities. Despite his initial reluctance, Hurkos decides to attend the party in hopes of proving himself. At the party, Hurkos receives a vision of a murder that has yet to occur. He quickly realizes that the murder he has seen in his visions is of the wife of the couple that invited him to the party. Hurkos immediately informs the couple of his vision, but they refuse to believe him and dismiss him as a fraud.
Undeterred, Hurkos decides to investigate the matter further on his own. He begins to follow the wife, trying to prevent the murder from occurring. As he continues his investigation, his visions become stronger and more vivid, leading him to believe that the murder is imminent. Hurkos eventually discovers the identity of the murderer, but is hesitant to involve the police as he fears they will not believe him.
As the episode progresses, Hurkos becomes more and more obsessed with stopping the murder, causing strain between himself and his wife. Despite her pleas for him to let the police handle the matter, Hurkos refuses to give up and continues to pursue the killer. As the date of the murder approaches, Hurkos becomes increasingly frantic, leading up to a dramatic and unexpected conclusion.
Overall, "The Peter Hurkos Story (2)" is a captivating and suspenseful episode that showcases the abilities of a psychic detective and his determination to solve a crime. The episode is well-written and keeps the viewer on the edge of their seat, with unexpected plot twists and a thrilling conclusion. For fans of supernatural and crime dramas, this episode is a must-watch.
