Outer Limits Season 1 Episode 5 Second Soul
- TV-14
- April 14, 1995
- 51 min
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8.0 (840)
In Outer Limits season 1 episode 5, titled "Second Soul," viewers are taken on a journey into the unknown when a scientist named Dr. Olivia Hansen (played by Kelli Williams) creates a device that can extract a human soul and map it onto a computer chip.
The episode begins with Dr. Hansen demonstrating her invention to a group of investors, showcasing how her device can capture a person's essence and store it on a computer. However, when Dr. Hansen attempts to recreate the process on herself, things take a turn for the unexpected.
Dr. Hansen's soul is successfully extracted and stored on a computer chip, but her physical body begins to deteriorate. In order to save herself, she must find a way to transfer her soul into a new body.
As Dr. Hansen searches for a suitable host, she is confronted with moral dilemmas regarding the use of her technology. Her creation has the potential to offer immortality, but at what cost? Is it ethical to create a digital version of oneself, or would it be considered playing God?
Meanwhile, the investors who funded Dr. Hansen's work begin to see the financial potential of her invention, leading to conflicts of interest and a battle for ownership of the technology.
As Dr. Hansen navigates these challenges, she is faced with an unexpected twist that will leave viewers questioning the true nature of consciousness and the human soul.
Overall, "Second Soul" is a thought-provoking episode that delves into the ethical implications of new technology. It offers a fresh take on the classic sci-fi trope of transferring consciousness, giving viewers plenty to ponder long after the episode has ended.