The Twilight Zone’s Downtime Ending Explained & What It Means For Ellen

The Twilight Zone season 2 episode, “Downtime”, touches on several topics, but largely focuses on questions of identity — here is “Downtime” Twilight Zone explained. The episode begins with Michelle (Morena Baccarin), all smiles as she’s about to meet with her boss and ask for a promotion at the hotel where she works. It’s easy to see why Michelle quickly gets the managerial position she’s angling for: she’s personable, quick-witted, patient, and cool under pressure. Still, the part where the entire hotel staff is waiting to applaud her promotion seems a little too dreamlike.