This is basically a filler episode centered around a simplistic plot of finding the needle in a haystack - literally. Apart from the well done TOS decors and suits, the expert editing and the handsome Kirk presence to appeal to the original series fans, there isn't much about this episode per se that is worth seeing.
I can understand why this anniversary episode is appreciated by the fans of the franchise, but a 9.4 rating (currently) is beyond ludicruous, it's laughable. Claiming that this was an "immensely clever" episode with "brilliant acting and everything" says a lot about the level of bias that turned this fake rating into a joke. It didn't stole a laugh, a tear or any kind of emotion from me, I just stood there baffled in front of the screen and asked myself: are they really going to make an episode about fluffy dolls?! Apparently, they could have even made a "memorable" episode where Captain Kirk kept scratching his backside for half an hour and it would still get a 9+ rating, just because it reminds people of Stark Trek the original series. Imagine trying to recommend this series to someone who never saw it and point him to this episode and its rating - he would avoid watching the show at all costs (assuming he's over 12 years old, that is). Absolutely shocking, hahaha!
I can understand why this anniversary episode is appreciated by the fans of the franchise, but a 9.4 rating (currently) is beyond ludicruous, it's laughable. Claiming that this was an "immensely clever" episode with "brilliant acting and everything" says a lot about the level of bias that turned this fake rating into a joke. It didn't stole a laugh, a tear or any kind of emotion from me, I just stood there baffled in front of the screen and asked myself: are they really going to make an episode about fluffy dolls?! Apparently, they could have even made a "memorable" episode where Captain Kirk kept scratching his backside for half an hour and it would still get a 9+ rating, just because it reminds people of Stark Trek the original series. Imagine trying to recommend this series to someone who never saw it and point him to this episode and its rating - he would avoid watching the show at all costs (assuming he's over 12 years old, that is). Absolutely shocking, hahaha!