The stage curtains open ...
Yep. I'm a Trekkie! And this particular Season One episode, "The City On The Edge Of Forever", is my personal favorite. After all, this is where we find out that Mr. Spock is really Chinese and that his ears was the result of an unfortunate childhood accident when his head got caught in a rice picker - LOL.
In this episode, Bones accidentally injects himself with a dangerous drug called Cordrazine, which makes him reach the limits of insanity. He finds his way to the transporter room where he beams himself down to a nearby planet's surface. Once there, he jumps through a time portal sending him back to the Earth year 1930. Kirk and Spock follow him in because somehow, he does something in the past that alters the future. While they try to locate Bones and stop him, Kirk meets a beautiful woman, Edith Keeler (played by Joan Collins), who plays a key role in their future as well.
I love this episode. It was a tragic tale, but one of the very best that Star Trek had to offer. The love story between Kirk and Edith was brief, but believable. This also showcases DeForest Kelley at his acting best. There are plenty of memorable moments in this one episode alone. I always felt that they could have done an entire Star Trek movie based off of this episode and it's a shame one never got made.
This comes at the very highest recommend possible. A perfect 10 stars out of 10. It is poignant, memorable, well written and well acted. I watch this at least once every year. Without fail. If you haven't seen any Star Trek episodes, like ever ... this is an excellent place to start.
Yep. I'm a Trekkie! And this particular Season One episode, "The City On The Edge Of Forever", is my personal favorite. After all, this is where we find out that Mr. Spock is really Chinese and that his ears was the result of an unfortunate childhood accident when his head got caught in a rice picker - LOL.
In this episode, Bones accidentally injects himself with a dangerous drug called Cordrazine, which makes him reach the limits of insanity. He finds his way to the transporter room where he beams himself down to a nearby planet's surface. Once there, he jumps through a time portal sending him back to the Earth year 1930. Kirk and Spock follow him in because somehow, he does something in the past that alters the future. While they try to locate Bones and stop him, Kirk meets a beautiful woman, Edith Keeler (played by Joan Collins), who plays a key role in their future as well.
I love this episode. It was a tragic tale, but one of the very best that Star Trek had to offer. The love story between Kirk and Edith was brief, but believable. This also showcases DeForest Kelley at his acting best. There are plenty of memorable moments in this one episode alone. I always felt that they could have done an entire Star Trek movie based off of this episode and it's a shame one never got made.
This comes at the very highest recommend possible. A perfect 10 stars out of 10. It is poignant, memorable, well written and well acted. I watch this at least once every year. Without fail. If you haven't seen any Star Trek episodes, like ever ... this is an excellent place to start.