It's been a little while since I've written up a Trek Review, what with the wedding, honeymoon, Christmas and New Year all 'getting in the way', I've not had much of a chance. The truth is that I watched the first of these two episodes prior to all those events occurring!
Anyway, here we are, continuing my reviews of science fiction. I expect we'll finish up the Original Series, at least the TV episodes early in the year as we're already passing the half way point of Season Three...
The Empath
The Enterprise is sent to retrieve a scientific crew on a planet whose sun is about to go nova. Upon arrival, they find the research station deserted.
Soon enough, the landing party of Kirk, Spock and McCoy find themselves deep underground where they find a woman who appears to be unable to communicate. McCoy decides to call her Gem.
Shortly after, two other aliens, identifying themselves as Vians appear. They have been conducting experiments and the landing party soon find the two science researchers on display in a laboratory as specimens. Gem also appears to have the ability to heal others through touch as demonstrated with a cut to Kirk's forehead.
Kirk and McCoy are submitted to similar experiments at the hands of the Vians. When McCoy is found on the verge of death, it is revealed the Vians wanted to see if Gem would sacrifice herself to save another. This would then prove her species was worthy of saving.
Kirk is able to reason with the Vians who have lost their way and forgotten the importance of their mission. They heal McCoy and leave with Gem.
This is one of the episodes where it's clear that there was little to no money left for the series regarding production value. Almost the entire episode is shot in a black/dark room. While I understand the story, its slow pace doesn't make for entertaining viewing and the Vians are purely despicable in their actions and carelessness towards Gem and their victims.
Overall Rating: 5/10
Elaan of Troyius
The Enterprise is on an important mission to transport Elaan, Dohlman of Elas to an arranged marriage on Troyius.
The marriage is designed to bring two planets together in peace. Troyius Ambassador Petri is aboard ship to assist in teaching Elaan more 'civilised' manners.
Things don't go so well, with Elaan used to complete obedience from everyone around her. She is instantly disappointed with the quarters supplied for her and attempts to kill Petri. Kirk tries to reason with her using a different tactic to Petri but Elaan is eventually able to exert control over the Captain when he wipes away her tears which have a biochemical reaction with any male who comes into contact with them.
Meanwhile, one of Elaan's guards attempts to sabotage the ship and Spock discovers they are being shadowed by what ends up being a Klingon cruiser.
A more entertaining episode with a somewhat convenient conclusion to events, we get to see some cultural diversity and a bit more of the diplomatic side of the Federation. Kirk gets in to bed with another woman and Scotty continues to prove he's a miracle worker while the Klingon's harass the Enterprise once more. It's all here!
Overall Rating: 7/10
Anyway, here we are, continuing my reviews of science fiction. I expect we'll finish up the Original Series, at least the TV episodes early in the year as we're already passing the half way point of Season Three...
The Empath
The Enterprise is sent to retrieve a scientific crew on a planet whose sun is about to go nova. Upon arrival, they find the research station deserted.Soon enough, the landing party of Kirk, Spock and McCoy find themselves deep underground where they find a woman who appears to be unable to communicate. McCoy decides to call her Gem.
Shortly after, two other aliens, identifying themselves as Vians appear. They have been conducting experiments and the landing party soon find the two science researchers on display in a laboratory as specimens. Gem also appears to have the ability to heal others through touch as demonstrated with a cut to Kirk's forehead.
Kirk and McCoy are submitted to similar experiments at the hands of the Vians. When McCoy is found on the verge of death, it is revealed the Vians wanted to see if Gem would sacrifice herself to save another. This would then prove her species was worthy of saving.
Kirk is able to reason with the Vians who have lost their way and forgotten the importance of their mission. They heal McCoy and leave with Gem.
This is one of the episodes where it's clear that there was little to no money left for the series regarding production value. Almost the entire episode is shot in a black/dark room. While I understand the story, its slow pace doesn't make for entertaining viewing and the Vians are purely despicable in their actions and carelessness towards Gem and their victims.
Overall Rating: 5/10
Elaan of Troyius
The Enterprise is on an important mission to transport Elaan, Dohlman of Elas to an arranged marriage on Troyius.The marriage is designed to bring two planets together in peace. Troyius Ambassador Petri is aboard ship to assist in teaching Elaan more 'civilised' manners.
Things don't go so well, with Elaan used to complete obedience from everyone around her. She is instantly disappointed with the quarters supplied for her and attempts to kill Petri. Kirk tries to reason with her using a different tactic to Petri but Elaan is eventually able to exert control over the Captain when he wipes away her tears which have a biochemical reaction with any male who comes into contact with them.
Meanwhile, one of Elaan's guards attempts to sabotage the ship and Spock discovers they are being shadowed by what ends up being a Klingon cruiser.
A more entertaining episode with a somewhat convenient conclusion to events, we get to see some cultural diversity and a bit more of the diplomatic side of the Federation. Kirk gets in to bed with another woman and Scotty continues to prove he's a miracle worker while the Klingon's harass the Enterprise once more. It's all here!
Overall Rating: 7/10
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