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In the Zone

With its deadly lasers and hand-to-hand battles, 'The Octal' is a combat sport for a new generation of athletes - but Tanner Brooks is no longer a young man. Although he's promised his wife Jessica that this will be his final tournament, Tanner is desperate to go out a winner. Dr. Michael Chen has a way to make that happen. Through an experimental treatment that taps the power of the human nervous system, Chen accelerates Tanner's reflexes and perceptions. To Tanner, everything in the Octalbegins to move in slow motion ... and Tanner quickly becomes unbeatable. However, there are side effects: Jessica notices that Tanner is tired, haggard and his hair is going gray. But, when Tanner's body begins to blur and fade out of existence, Tanner and Jessica must choosebetween one last moment of glory ... their love for each other ... and oblivion.

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  • Originally Aired February 20, 1998
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-MA
  • Network SYFY
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Name Type Role
Jon Povill Writer
Naren Shankar Writer
Dwight McFee Guest Star
Pat Morita Guest Star
Rick Ravanello Guest Star
Adrian Pasdar Guest Star
Douglass Smith Guest Star
Claudette Mink Guest Star
David Warry-Smith Director