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Spiral Zone is a 1987 animated sci-fi series that blends action, dystopian storytelling, and futuristic tech. Set in the year 2007, the show follows an elite team known as the Zone Riders as they battle the evil Overlord and his Black Widows, who have enslaved much of the world using a mind-controlling bio-weapon called the Spiral Zone. With its dark tone, advanced animation for the time, and unique character designs, Spiral Zone stands out as one of the most underrated and mature 80s cartoons — a must-watch for fans of retro action and sci-fi animation.

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00:00Surrender or pay the consequences
00:12Earth's most powerful soldier
00:16Or Earth's last chance
00:18To fight the spirals of love
00:22Darkness has fallen
00:26On the victims
00:29Of the zone
00:31Our world
00:35Calls for courage
00:38Peace and freedom
00:40We must own
00:43We will fight
00:46On our honor
00:48But it's right
00:49We'll defend
00:51Fight the zone
00:52Zone rise
00:54Earth's most powerful soldier
00:56Or Earth's last chance
00:58Against the Spiral Zone
01:03Spiral Zone
01:07Zone writers, looks like we're coming to a commercial
01:10Let's fight the zone
01:15Shock!
01:19Number line
01:20ace
01:25Game
01:25Game
01:27Game
01:29Help
01:30Come
01:30Time
01:31To be
01:32In
01:33Game
01:35Team
01:35molt
01:37How's it look up there?
02:07All clear.
02:11Huh?
02:33The Marquis of Uppingham may be the worst sort of upper-class twit.
02:37But he's the only relative of the royal family not trapped inside the zone.
02:43I'm afraid we simply must make Arthur Tilbury king.
02:47Aye, but do you have to do it so close to the zone?
02:50Tradition, Major McKenzie, tradition.
02:54The people must see the king in London, in Buckingham Palace.
02:58Oh, we shall all be perfectly safe with Commander Courage in the zone, Riders.
03:03The Marquis of Uppingham doux.
03:11Mmm.
03:12Yeah.
03:22.
03:22Harry, that diversion is only going to be
03:52to last just so long.
04:08Back to the zone.
04:21There they go.
04:22Oh, uneasy lies the head that wears the crown.
04:38No wonder.
04:39It's jolly uncomfortable.
04:40But it's Ursula Dyer.
04:50Whatever have you done to your hair?
04:53And your face?
04:54Relax, love.
05:15I won't hurt you.
05:17And I have a proposition for you.
05:22The last time I listened to you, it cost me £20,000.
05:25I never thought it could take so much to bribe a French policeman.
05:29You're going to be crowned king tomorrow.
05:32Ah, yes, I read it in the tabloids.
05:36Now, I can guarantee you a peaceful reign on one condition.
05:41Do everything that Overlord tells you to do.
05:46Uh, might I have some time to think about your offer?
05:49I've never had to make a decision before.
05:52From now on, you can let Overlord make all your decisions.
05:58Lord Tillsbury.
06:02Overlord will contact you tomorrow, before the coronation.
06:07Remember, love.
06:08An easy reign or a short one.
06:17Beg pardon, my lord.
06:18There's an urgent matter that has to be discussed with you.
06:21The black widows attacked the palace, my lord.
06:23We should expect more trouble tomorrow, sir.
06:26Perhaps we should postpone the coronation indefinitely.
06:29It does seem a lot of bother.
06:32No, no, we must have the coronation, sir.
06:34The people are losing heart.
06:37Well, you're the prime minister.
06:38Can't you do something?
06:39No, the people need a king to inspire them.
06:42She's right, my lord.
06:43Even the guards have got no spirit no more.
06:45Oh, all right.
06:47Oh, it seems I will be king.
06:51I tell you, Commander Courage,
06:53he's not the man the old king was.
06:55Well, ours is not to reason why.
06:56That's why you've heard that.
06:59Hmm.
07:04I don't know, General.
07:06It's as if he's afraid to be king.
07:09Well, there may be more to it than that, Dirk.
07:11Our security check just turned up this photograph.
07:14It was taken three years ago in Monte Carlo.
07:17Arthur Tillsbury and Duchess Dyer?
07:20We don't know yet exactly what their relationship was,
07:23but we have to assume the worst.
07:26So you think Tillsbury may be working for Overlord?
07:28That's what we want you to find out.
07:30Don't let Tillsbury out of your sight for a minute.
07:34Get close to him.
07:35Get him to trust you.
07:37And try to find out what his true feelings are.
07:39I'm a soldier, Steve, not a spy.
07:42These orders come straight from the top.
07:45I'm sorry, Dirk.
07:49You can leave it here in the old stables.
07:54We've got no horses anyway.
07:56Just these overgrown biscuit tins.
08:00You can leave it here.
08:30It is Dutch's dire.
09:00I've lost her, Commander.
09:02Duchess Thier must have been inside the palace. But how?
09:06It's not how she did that worries me. It's why.
09:10I've lost her, Commander.
09:13Duchess Thier must have been inside the palace. But how?
09:16It's not how she did that worries me. It's why.
09:20Ah, there's Thier about the idea of being king.
09:32We'll need a convincing demonstration, so no one will suspect he's mine.
09:38We'll mount a full-scale attack.
09:41Coronation souvenirs!
09:53Ask not for whom the bell tolls.
09:56It won't be long now, sir.
09:58Oh, it's only you.
10:00I have orders to stay with you until after the coronation.
10:03I suppose I should be happy. About being king, I mean.
10:07Happiness doesn't enter into it. We just do what has to be done.
10:11I've never done what has to be done. I've never done anything.
10:16I'm nothing, Commander. A nothing with a coat of arms.
10:20It's never too late to change.
10:22Isn't it?
10:23The Archbishop of Canterbury has arrived in London, sir.
10:34I never thought I'd be crowning Arthur Tillsbury a king.
10:39He was always such a disappointment to his family.
10:50It's an ambush, lads.
10:51There's lads.
11:04Down that alley.
11:05Come back, you coward!
11:06Oh, no!
11:08What are the rings?
11:18Clap hands up!
11:19Come back.
11:20You coward!
11:21Come back, you coward!
11:22Oh, my God.
11:52ZONE RIDERS.
11:56Stay tuned. The ZONE RIDERS will be back.
12:02And now we return with more Spiral Zone action.
12:15Nooks!
12:22Are you...
12:33All right, thanks to you.
12:41Bandit and Duchess Dyer have reached Buckingham Palace.
12:43Should we call off the attack?
12:45And waste an opportunity to get the ZONE RIDERS?
12:49Never!
12:52Here!
13:11I'll be back.
13:22You can fight Overlord or me.
13:27Play us a tune, son.
13:29I'll be back.
13:38Ugh!
13:51Ah!
13:52Ah!
14:11It's the guards!
14:12The ZONE RIDERS and Major Mackenzie are safe.
14:13It's all over.
14:14Oh, marvelous.
14:15Ahem.
14:16It is all over for you, Der Courage.
14:19Put that away, Bandit.
14:21What will Overlord do to you if you ruin his plans for your own personal revenge?
14:27And we finally managed to drive Overlord back into the zone.
14:28You left the King unguarded?
14:29Well, I used my discretion, General.
14:30You disobeyed a direct order and jeopardized the entire mission.
14:34If you don't trust my judgment, General, you can relieve me of command.
14:41There's no reason to trouble Lord Tillsbury with this.
14:42We'll continue this in private, Commander.
14:44McFarland, out.
14:45Would you really have given up your command?
14:46Going to help your people could have cost you your interest.
14:47And we finally managed to drive Overlord back into the zone.
14:48You left the King unguarded?
14:50Well, I used my discretion, General.
14:52You disobeyed a direct order and jeopardized the entire mission.
14:57If you don't trust my judgment, General, you can relieve me of command.
15:01There's no reason to trouble Lord Tillsbury with this.
15:05We'll continue this in private, Commander.
15:08McFarland, out.
15:10Would you really have given up your command?
15:13Going to help your people could have cost you your entire career.
15:16A leader has to earn the respect of the men and women who follow him.
15:24Yes, if only I could.
15:35You've made the right decision, Arthur.
15:40You were born to serve Overlord.
15:48Remember when I used to be a blonde, love?
15:51We were different people, Ben.
15:53You haven't changed, Arthur.
15:56No, I suppose I haven't.
15:59I wasn't questioning your judgment, Dirk.
16:03But it's important that you stay close to Tillsbury.
16:06Well, I'm still not sure where he stands, General.
16:09This can't wait until after he's crowned.
16:11Unless you're positive he can be trusted, you have to stop the coronation.
16:16Well, if you think he looks like a king.
16:31Well, if you think he looks like a king.
16:43Wait!
16:44I have orders to stop the coronation if I think you're working for Overlord.
16:50But I'm not going to do it.
16:52I've decided to leave that decision to you.
16:55I trust you to take the right one.
16:57I crown thee, Arthur, King of England, Scotland, and Wales!
17:08It's never too late.
17:10No!
17:12I am not worthy to be your king!
17:21Those two can tell you why!
17:23Why?
17:24We are betrayed!
17:34I'm evil, man!
17:41Everyone, stay back!
17:49Hold your fire.
17:50They've got a hostage!
17:53Next time, jerk curry!
17:59You must save that man, Commander!
18:01Overlord may be planning an attack.
18:02We can't leave you unguarded, sir.
18:04It's a king's duty to protect his subjects.
18:07Save that man!
18:11You heard the king.
18:12Let's hit it!
18:14They are entering the tower!
18:15Activate the automatic defenses!
18:36They'll never reach the dome generator!
18:39They're parasolting the tower!
18:41Cover us!
18:55We're going up!
19:03Reaper!
19:04Go to the backup plan!
19:08Attack!
19:11Gasp!
19:12You're right!
19:13I was about to shove.
19:14You're not right!
19:15This is a dreamy knife, man.
19:16I'm sorry!
19:20Let it fall!
19:21I've not been warned!
19:22I've seen him!
19:23You're not fault!
19:25When did he go out!
19:26Ready?
19:27To be fair!
19:28To be fair!
19:29You're not the chief!
19:30I've seen him!
19:31I've seen him!
19:32We'll be here!
19:33I did!
19:34I've seen him!
19:35There are people here!
19:36What did he do?!
19:37This way!
20:07Charge!
20:19Quickly, Overlord!
20:34I say, are either you gents got me time?
21:03I have you to thank, Commander, for teaching me what it means to be a king.
21:14To command the loyalty of men, you must first be loyal to them.
21:21We've got a true king now, lad.
21:28Aye.
21:32We'll be right back with more Spiral Zone action.
21:43And now we return with more Spiral Zone adventure.
21:54Earth's most powerful soldiers, fight the Spiral Zone.
21:59Our world calls for courage, peace and freedom.
22:06We must own.
22:10We will fight on our honor.
22:13What is right, we'll defend.
22:16Fight the Zone.
22:17Zone Riders, Earth's most powerful soldiers.
22:21Or Earth's last chance against the Spiral Zone.
22:30Spiral Zone.
22:32Spiral Zone.
22:33Woo!
22:35The Spiral Zone.
22:44The Spiral Zone.