An icy moon illuminates the autumnal forest. The chorus of cackling young women join the woodland’s night symphony, magic in their hands and evil in their hearts. With murderous intent, they invoke the devil to carry out their evil plots, knowing they will hang in the gallows if discovered. Thus goes a typical accusation, or … More Magically Suspicious, TAS: S1E8 “The Magicks of Megas-tu”
The Catholic historian Lord Acton once said that all power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. However, Abraham Lincoln posited that you must give someone power to truly test their character. Is it really true that power is a poison guaranteed to corrupt all people equally, or do corrupted people tend to seek out power … More Power Slide, TNG: S1E10 “Hide and Q”
A seemingly idyllic society welcomes everyone with perfect hospitality, that is, unless you step on a flower. Wesley Crusher finds out the hard way that some cultures go to great lengths to keep order. Hoping to establish a nearby colony, the Enterprise visits the planet Rubicun III, where the Edo live in bliss and innocence … More Keep off the Grass, TNG: S1E8 “Justice”
Finally, we arrive at one of the greatest Star Trek franchises ever made, and said arrival was surprisingly mediocre. Fans of the show remember it for the iconic Captain Picard, the deeply philosophical issues it explored, and its high production value, the last of which finally brought Gene Roddenberry’s original vision to life. It is … More A Spineless Appearance, TNG: S1E1-2 “Encounter at Farpoint”
The Enterprise is sent to protect the planet Organia, which has been targeted by the Klingon Empire as a strategic military location. The seemingly straightforward mission soon turns strange, as the Organians prove to be a civilization of extremely passive and peaceful people who hate violence of any kind, no matter the intention. If the … More Blessed are the Sheep, TOS: S1E26 “Errand of Mercy”
When the Enterprise arrives at the planet Beta III to investigate the disappearance of the USS Archon, only Lt. Sulu returned from the original landing party. If this wasn’t enough to concern the crew, Sulu was acting strangely, as if in a dreamy trance. Kirk, Spock, and the extras beam down to the planet for … More The Will to Break Free, TOS: S1E21 “The Return of the Archons”
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