[s5e2] | Steel

: The 2011 film Real Steel , starring Hugh Jackman, is a modern adaptation of the same Richard Matheson short story.

: Kelly is brutally beaten by his robotic opponent, "Maynard Flash," but manages to survive the first round to claim a portion of the payment. Legacy and Adaptations [S5E2] Steel

: The episode is often cited as a standout of Season 5 for its exploration of human tenacity and the fear of becoming irrelevant in a robotic age. : The 2011 film Real Steel , starring

Written by Richard Matheson and based on his 1956 short story, the episode stars Lee Marvin as Sam "Steel" Kelly. : The 2011 film Real Steel