People,
I know that many fans hate the third season, despite the fact there are some real gems there like Day of the Dove and The Tholian Web. However, I have recently rediscovered a couple of eps I didn't like many years ago, and I actually like them better now that I'm older.
I've been watching TOS online and decided to give some eps another chance, eps I haven't seen literally in decades! For example, I watched Gem and I found myself intrigued with its moody, dark story. The idea of McCoy sacrificing himself for his friends deepened the sense of friendship between these three "brothers in space" -- Kirk, Spock and McCoy.
I also found the minimalist set deepened the aura of mystery of the Vians and their purpose. I'm sure the set was like that for budgetary reasons, but it was a choice that made the ep more effective, IMO.
I also liked Kathryn Hayes' performance, as it resembled a Marcel Marceau impression, and I mean that in a good way.
Then, two days ago, I watched Is There In Truth No Beauty and I liked it much better. I enjoyed Diana Muldaur's performance of the enigmatic Dr. Miranda Jones, whose fanatical devotion to the Medusan ambassador Kollos was quite striking, especially her jealousy of Spock.
In fact, there is quite a twisted tone to this ep, as it was obvious nearly all the men were quite taken with Miranda, Kirk and McCoy in particular, in addition to her spurned lover Marvik. But even Spock seemed swept up by her devotion to Kollos and her mission.
How Kirk confronts her with brutal honesty to save his friend I also found fascinating. He's quite cruel in that scene, a bit of a departure for Kirk, but I guess he acted that way to save his dear comrade and friend.
I feel there is a strange, quirky tone to many of the third season eps, unlike the tone of the first two seasons. I think the odd music in the eps I mentioned above is what also sets them apart.
Makes you wonder what could have been if the Enterprise had its actual five-year mission.
Red Ranger
I know that many fans hate the third season, despite the fact there are some real gems there like Day of the Dove and The Tholian Web. However, I have recently rediscovered a couple of eps I didn't like many years ago, and I actually like them better now that I'm older.
I've been watching TOS online and decided to give some eps another chance, eps I haven't seen literally in decades! For example, I watched Gem and I found myself intrigued with its moody, dark story. The idea of McCoy sacrificing himself for his friends deepened the sense of friendship between these three "brothers in space" -- Kirk, Spock and McCoy.
I also found the minimalist set deepened the aura of mystery of the Vians and their purpose. I'm sure the set was like that for budgetary reasons, but it was a choice that made the ep more effective, IMO.
I also liked Kathryn Hayes' performance, as it resembled a Marcel Marceau impression, and I mean that in a good way.
Then, two days ago, I watched Is There In Truth No Beauty and I liked it much better. I enjoyed Diana Muldaur's performance of the enigmatic Dr. Miranda Jones, whose fanatical devotion to the Medusan ambassador Kollos was quite striking, especially her jealousy of Spock.
In fact, there is quite a twisted tone to this ep, as it was obvious nearly all the men were quite taken with Miranda, Kirk and McCoy in particular, in addition to her spurned lover Marvik. But even Spock seemed swept up by her devotion to Kollos and her mission.
How Kirk confronts her with brutal honesty to save his friend I also found fascinating. He's quite cruel in that scene, a bit of a departure for Kirk, but I guess he acted that way to save his dear comrade and friend.
I feel there is a strange, quirky tone to many of the third season eps, unlike the tone of the first two seasons. I think the odd music in the eps I mentioned above is what also sets them apart.
Makes you wonder what could have been if the Enterprise had its actual five-year mission.
Red Ranger
