Even though it was not the first episode filmed for the second season, it was the first one that was aired. The episode also marks the first visit to the planet Vulcan, and the first time we get so see other vulcans beside Spock. This episode's theme is also one of the most known in TV history and have been parodied several times.
This is one of the few episodes where Spock start acting irrational, and un-Vulcan like. This time because it's apparently the Vulcan mating season. Or his mating season for that sake. Spock has to return to Vulcan to rejoin his wife or he'll die. The the cleverest episode plot they've mad, but still an interesting story.
The reason this episode is so popular among fans is because of the famous fight between Spock and Kirk. A slightly cheesy and dated action sequence, but not bad at all. In my opinion it's pretty good for it's time, and it beats the Gorn fight (I don't dislike it, but it more fun than serious).
I never really get tired of this episode, and it introduces some many things which now are essential part of the Star Trek franchise. I give this episode a 10/10.
This is one of the few episodes where Spock start acting irrational, and un-Vulcan like. This time because it's apparently the Vulcan mating season. Or his mating season for that sake. Spock has to return to Vulcan to rejoin his wife or he'll die. The the cleverest episode plot they've mad, but still an interesting story.
The reason this episode is so popular among fans is because of the famous fight between Spock and Kirk. A slightly cheesy and dated action sequence, but not bad at all. In my opinion it's pretty good for it's time, and it beats the Gorn fight (I don't dislike it, but it more fun than serious).
I never really get tired of this episode, and it introduces some many things which now are essential part of the Star Trek franchise. I give this episode a 10/10.