First, to clear up a misunderstanding by several reviewers. Venus is usually closer to Earth than Mars, but not always. Sometimes Mars is closer because planets orbit the Sun out of sync with each other. So, William Shatner telling the reporters that Venus is closest to Earth is usually correct.
For the time, especially for a low-budget TV series, the effects are not bad, actually better, in general, than I expected.
SPOILER: Making the ship's leading edges glow when it entered Venus' atmosphere and Shatner scratching his hands before they visually changed were nice, unexpected touches.
The resolution was a little bit of a let down. I've often wondered how many of these older show's story line was written to be in line with the Television Code? Personally I hope for an unexpected twist at the end of these type of shows.
Regardless, not the best episode, but not as bad as many of the reviewers rate it. And, I did enjoy the mentions of "Project Vulcan".
For the time, especially for a low-budget TV series, the effects are not bad, actually better, in general, than I expected.
SPOILER: Making the ship's leading edges glow when it entered Venus' atmosphere and Shatner scratching his hands before they visually changed were nice, unexpected touches.
The resolution was a little bit of a let down. I've often wondered how many of these older show's story line was written to be in line with the Television Code? Personally I hope for an unexpected twist at the end of these type of shows.
Regardless, not the best episode, but not as bad as many of the reviewers rate it. And, I did enjoy the mentions of "Project Vulcan".