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.
00:10Earth's most powerful soldiers, or Earth's last chance to fight the spirals of love.
00:20Darkness has fallen on the victims of the zone.
00:30Our world calls for courage, peace, and freedom.
00:38We must own, we will fight on our honor, what is right, we'll defend, fight the zone, zone rise.
00:51Earth's most powerful soldiers, or Earth's last chance against the spirals.
01:00Zone Riders, looks like we're coming to a commercial.
01:08Let's fight the zone.
01:14Raw meat is the newest addition to the ranks of the Black Widows.
01:16Now, I must point out to you Zone Rider trainees that we don't exactly know how Overlord turns
01:31people into Black Widows, but Dr. Lawrence believes that the future Black Widow must be bombarded
01:37by some sort of concentrated zone effect.
01:44No, it's the most.
01:45And then, all the time, the night picking up their home was the most powerful, the most powerful.
01:50No, it's the most powerful giant.
01:52The night picking up their home is what the most powerful would have to be.
01:55But the kid'sлось, what the most powerful thing could have been to.
01:56In the meantime, it's the most powerful.
01:58And it's the most powerful, the most powerful, the most powerful.
02:01The most powerful thing you've ever seen in the beginning of the semester.
02:04Oh, neat.
02:34Dr. Lawrence hopes to learn more about the process from studying raw meat, since we had contact with him when he was still a normal human being.
02:42When was that, Commander?
02:47Well, I personally encountered the future raw meat on the back roads of the Appalachian Mountains.
03:04Nobody passes me!
03:21Hey, are you crazy?
03:25Here go your tires, pal.
03:34Hey, cowboy!
04:02Don't nobody pass Richard Welch!
04:09Nobody!
04:14Raw meat is tremendously strong, a fierce fighter, and an expert tracker.
04:19But Overlord may have been attracted by raw meat's one weakness, his lack of intelligence.
04:24Yeah, what a dummkopf.
04:27Corporal Anastasia?
04:29MCC Intelligence believes that the Black Widows have little loyalty to Overlord.
04:34Overlord may have been looking for a type of enforcer whom he could easily control and use against the other, more intelligent Black Widows.
04:43Topics.
04:44.
04:58.
05:00.
05:01.
05:02It's all over, Randy.
05:19Come on, Bubba.
05:21We gotta move.
05:23Get paid.
05:32They're coming there this small size.
05:51You gotta think of something.
05:53Get away from it.
05:55Just do what we say.
06:02Let's go.
06:32Let's go.
06:36How final?
06:37I've waited a long time for this.
06:41You are only getting what you deserve.
06:45Yes, I'll be the master.
06:50So shall you.
06:52As you betrayed Overlord, I have betrayed you.
07:05Poetic justice, no?
07:07No.
07:16Get out there and fight!
07:19Mend it to all New York Zoner outposts.
07:30You sent your personal guard into battle.
07:33A leader has to make certain sacrifices.
07:37You're right.
07:38Sacrifice him.
07:39It is possible that Overlord encourages rivalry among the Black Widows in order to prevent any one of them from becoming too strong.
07:58First, we'll punish Duchess Dyer for deserting us.
08:10Traitors deserve to be punished!
08:12Stop!
08:13I decide what happens here.
08:17Go out and secure the zone boundary.
08:21All of you.
08:22Yes, Overlord.
08:23You can't trust any of them, you know.
08:36Yes, but right now I need them.
08:41When that is no longer the case, then I will deal with them.
08:48I'm the only one who didn't betray you.
08:51I know how loyal you are to me.
08:57And I'll see that you get what you deserve.
09:07Duchess Dyer may be the one exception to the disloyalty of the Black Widows.
09:12She appears to have some sort of special relationship with Overlord.
09:17She may have joined the Black Widows with the goal of someday ruling at Overlord's side.
09:22When Overlord plotted to kidnap his ex-wife and bring her into the zone,
09:26Duchess Dyer apparently saw this as a threat to her relationship with Overlord.
09:31There's nothing worse than a jealous shield.
09:36I hoped it would be possible to meet with you, James.
09:39Yes, yes.
09:41I will make it possible.
09:43But it must be outside the zone.
09:46How about Kirby Park tomorrow afternoon?
09:49Do you remember where?
09:51Of course.
09:52How could I forget?
09:53The spot where we first met.
09:57Computer, trace incoming call.
10:00Bracing.
10:01Call is coming from the Kaplan Hotel in Atlantic City, room 1205.
10:07Room 1205.
10:37You must sleep.
10:38Tomorrow will come all too soon.
10:39She'll get some sleep all night.
10:44late, darling.
10:45And now what I came for.
10:47You must sleep.
10:48You must sleep.
10:49Tomorrow will come all too soon.
10:50She'll get some sleep all night.
10:51You late, darling.
10:53And now what I came for.
10:57Stay tuned.
10:58The Zone Riders will be back.
11:04And now we return with more Spiral Zone action.
11:10Wait, please.
11:14Dutchess.
11:22Oh.
11:23Sounds good.
11:38Blast, you cunning!
12:08Oh!
12:33Despite Duchess Byer's influence, Overlord has given the post of second in command
12:38to a former terrorist now known as Bandit.
12:41Thank you, Corporal.
12:49Excuse me.
12:50Bandit has a personal score to settle with me.
12:53He holds me responsible for the loss of his brother during the Desert Wars.
12:59But even beyond his thirst for revenge, he's one of the most dangerous men in the world.
13:05He's just ahead of me, Commander.
13:17I'll catch him around the next bend.
13:19We're all on his tail, Commander.
13:21We're all on his tail, Commander.
13:22We're all on his tail, Commander.
13:26We're all on his tail, Commander.
13:33We're all on his tail, Commander.
14:03Achtung, Lieber!
14:34Hey!
14:42Whoo!
15:03Even after his vehicle was destroyed, Bandit managed to escape.
15:19He's the most elusive of the Black Widows, with a special talent for disguise.
15:24An amazing ability to impersonate almost anyone.
15:28I wonder if he can do Elvis.
15:33...
15:35...
15:37...
15:39...
15:43...
15:47Perhaps equally dangerous,
16:00equally dangerous is another recent addition to the Black Widows, Dr. Jean
16:04Dupre, now known as Crook. Crook's scientific knowledge is almost as great
16:10as Overlord's and he uses it to wage war against us.
16:17A security alarm. I shall activate the automatic defenses. Nothing can get through the system I have designed.
16:30Minefield.
17:00We've been hit, but we can make it back to base.
17:20Now if you trainees ever have the chance to become zone riders, you must remember never to underestimate the first two men who Overlord turned into Black Widows.
17:37The man known as Razorback, while less intelligent than Bandit or Crook, can be just as dangerous on the battlefield.
17:45All right, let's go!
17:52There!
17:53Katerina!
17:54Don't worry.
17:58She's in good hands.
18:01Very good hands.
18:04You should also be on guard against the Black Widow known as Reaper, one of Overlord's most determined fighters.
18:27He will never admit defeat.
18:34Hold still!
18:36Oh, society, that is not to my benefit.
18:39I have it, Commander!
18:44Good work, hero!
18:46But the most dangerous enemy of all is Overlord himself.
18:54Now the most important thing to remember is that Overlord cannot be trusted.
18:59He's betrayed every deal, truce, or attempt at negotiation.
19:03Give your prisoners to my Black Widows, and you and I shall discuss the future of your country.
19:14No!
19:15First, you will destroy your generator!
19:22And lift the zone from Amaran!
19:25Enough of this foolishness!
19:27Zoners, now!
19:33Is this how you repay my service?
19:42You've served your purpose.
19:44Take her into the zone.
19:46Take all of them.
19:47Now!
19:49Overlord doesn't long for an end to the fighting, as we do.
20:04He's completely dedicated to victory.
20:07There can be no compromise with the zone.
20:10The only thing Overlord understands is force.
20:22McFarlane!
20:23Do you have to make the automated defenses?
20:25McFarlane!
20:30Quiet!
20:31Overlord, we have to retreat!
20:36You fool!
20:38I have maybe one shot left!
20:42Ouch!
20:47You trainees must never forget that the Zone Riders are the only force that can save the people of the world from the slavery of the Spiral Zone.
20:54Now, are there any questions?
21:00Yes, Lieutenant Tucker.
21:01Uh-oh.
21:02Yeah!
21:03Is it time for lunch yet, Commander?
21:05Lieutenant Tucker, we're going out to fight the Zone right after lunch.
21:11Class dismissed.
21:12It's more like my falling every day.
21:21We'll be right back with more Spiral Zone action.
21:34And now we return with more Spiral Zone adventure.
21:40Earth's most powerful soldiers fight the Spiral Zone.
21:52Our world calls for courage, peace, and freedom.
22:00We must own.
22:02We will fight on our honor.
22:06What is right will defend.
22:09Fight the Zone.
22:10Fight the Zone.
22:11Zone riders.
22:12Earth's most powerful soldiers.
22:14Or Earth's last chance against the Spiral Zone.
