Seven crew members embark on a shuttle mission – never a smart move in the #StarTrek universe – and this is the episode that sets that standard as the Galileo 7 become the Galileo 5 when the monster-of-the-week starts taking out crewmen. Why is everyone still obsessed with burials in the future? Are officers not trained to show a little respect to their CO? All these MFers are racis
In a world where unrestrained capitalism pushes us to exhaustion, it’s important to unplug, unwind, and practice self care. Also true for burnt out #Enterprise crew. But when a mall Easter Bunny, the Black Knight, and Don Juan show up with a gun under a rock a relaxing day in #StarTrek paradise becomes a nightmare. Who says “he’s dead, Jim” when McCoy dies? Why was Shatner sad that he didn’t get to film with the tiger?
When the Enterprise encounters Romulan Sarek they’re launched into submarine warfare. Do Romulans believe in reincarnation? And just why are they wearing those stupid helmets, anyway? Are you being a dick when you say “everything happens for a reason?”
What’s the difference between justice and revenge? What does Kodos “The Executioner” deserve for his crimes? Did he have good intentions-and does that even matter?
Spock and the Talosians force Kirk to sit through more home videos while delivering Captain Pike back to Talos IV. But is that even the right thing to do?
Spock hijacks the Enterprise and Gene Roddenberry hijacks old footage to bring us this thrilling first classic Star Trek clip show.
When the Enterprise bumps into Clint Howard, Kirk trades chess for poker and ultimately demonstrates humanity’s respect for all life forms.
What’s an alternative to imprisonment for the criminally insane look like, and, supposing that a treatment were available, would we require consent?
