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The aftermath of an averted apocalypse (lemmy.world)

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[–] ZeroGravitas@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 point 3 months ago (2 children)

OP, this reminded me of an absolutely stunning Twilight Zone episode, not exactly your premise, but it's worth a watch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbT1fCHOjfI

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[–] ZeroGravitas@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 point 3 months ago

No, it's the one where the aliens that seeded the earth with life come back and announce the imminent destruction of the world due to their disappointment in our development as a species.

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