Tales from the Darkside Season 3 Episode 10 Deliver Us From Goodness

The episode "Deliver Us From Goodness" from season 3 of Tales from the Darkside explores the concept of good and evil, and the unexpected consequences that can arise from trying to do the right thing.

The story revolves around a young couple, Cheryl and Tommy, who have recently moved to a small town. They quickly notice that the town is very religious, with many of the inhabitants attending regular church services and dedicating their lives to doing good deeds. Despite the friendly welcome they receive from their new neighbors, Cheryl and Tommy are skeptical of the town's unwavering commitment to goodness, and sometimes find the constant displays of piety unsettling.

One day, while taking a walk through the woods, Cheryl stumbles upon an old abandoned house that appears to have been the site of a gruesome murder many years ago. Intrigued by the mystery surrounding the house, she convinces Tommy to help her investigate. As they delve deeper into the history of the house, they uncover some unsettling secrets about the town, including a dark ritual that the townspeople perform in order to keep evil at bay.

Despite their misgivings, Cheryl and Tommy decide to try and put a stop to the ritual, believing it to be morally wrong. They enlist the help of a local priest, who advises them to let people believe in the ritual if it brings them comfort, but Cheryl and Tommy are determined to do what they believe is right.

As they try to disrupt the ritual, however, they begin to experience strange occurrences and unsettling feelings. It becomes clear that their meddling has unintended consequences, and that they may have unwittingly unleashed something evil upon the town.

"Deliver Us From Goodness" is a classic tale of good intentions gone awry, as Cheryl and Tommy's attempt to put a stop to the town's dark secret leads to disastrous consequences. The episode is a reminder that sometimes, even when we think we're doing the right thing, we can inadvertently cause harm to ourselves and others.