Not that long to Strange New Worlds returns - and it's got a crossover with Lower Decks that should be a lot of fun, but I'm trying to get a couple more of these in before those two shows start.
- We've not had the Klingons turn up for a while - this is one of the three appearances of the D7 battlecruiser in the original series as transmitted, with four more added in the remastered version.
- In this case, the Klingon makeup is really obvious. I am watching it on HD on a tablet, not on a 1960s analogue television.
- Again, nearly all taking place on the ship, apart from one planet scene.
- This is an interesting scenario; Star Trek often does these, but the execution is sometimes lacking.
- We still haven't got the "honourable" Klingons we come to know and love; these ones still retain the strong Imperial Japanese and Soviet Union influence they were originally written with.
- Warping out of the galaxy? Haven't we just had that?
- Pretty strong anti-war message in this one, I would say.
- I really did not like the scene where Chekov, even under the influence of an alien entity, attempts to rape the Klingon scene officer. I suspect that it would not be made in modern Trek.
- This is the only time a female Klingon seen in TOS.
- Lots of sword fighting in this one, including a couple of big fights in the corridor. The choreography must have been a challenge as even a blunt sword can hurt it if it hits you in the face.
- And of course, Scotty likes claymores.
- Shatner has some good stuff, but sometimes he's acting a bit too hard, and it shows.
- Everybody laughs at the end - but this time it serves a purpose.
Conclusion
Generally, a very good episode - a great concept and on the whole, well realised. Some bits haven't dated well, mind, but that's true of TOS in general.
8/10
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