Enterprise encounters the deadly space probe Nomad.
This is an okay episode that has decent premise and some memorable scenes.
The plot is another fairly technophobic entry from the original series with similar themes and resolution to episodes such as 'Return of the Archons'. It is pretty good concept, but unfortunately the writers dedicate an entire episode to Kirk and crew interacting with Nomad in a number of either silly or uninteresting ways.
The same concept was done better (only slightly) in Star Trek: The Motion Picture, as there is really only so much of a cylindrical machine floating about the Enterprise talking to people that you can watch before things start to feel a bit flat.
I like the visual design and the simple effects that bring Nomad to life (so to speak). The voice is very old fashioned sci-fi, but all part of the fun.
The best thing about the episode is that Uhura has something different and relatively cool to do for a change. It is a bit of stretch in terms of plausibility, but I like how it is done in a way that implies she is a very capable individual who can learn very quickly.
Most performances are solid, particularly Nichelle Nichols for a brief moment of good screen time.
This is an okay episode that has decent premise and some memorable scenes.
The plot is another fairly technophobic entry from the original series with similar themes and resolution to episodes such as 'Return of the Archons'. It is pretty good concept, but unfortunately the writers dedicate an entire episode to Kirk and crew interacting with Nomad in a number of either silly or uninteresting ways.
The same concept was done better (only slightly) in Star Trek: The Motion Picture, as there is really only so much of a cylindrical machine floating about the Enterprise talking to people that you can watch before things start to feel a bit flat.
I like the visual design and the simple effects that bring Nomad to life (so to speak). The voice is very old fashioned sci-fi, but all part of the fun.
The best thing about the episode is that Uhura has something different and relatively cool to do for a change. It is a bit of stretch in terms of plausibility, but I like how it is done in a way that implies she is a very capable individual who can learn very quickly.
Most performances are solid, particularly Nichelle Nichols for a brief moment of good screen time.