Episode one of season two sees Spock more than a little agitated, much to the concern of Captain Kirk. After questioning Spock, Jim discovers that his first officer is overwrought and frustrated, it being the time for him to take a mate. Spock convinces Kirk to make a detour to Vulcan so that he can partake in a sacred marriage ritual with his betrothed, T'Pring, but an unexpected turn of events sees Spock and Jim engaging in combat to the death.
Amok Time is a reasonably entertaining season starter, giving the viewer an insight into the Vulcan race and its customs, introducing the well known phrase 'Live long and prosper' and the iconic Vulcan hand salute. But to get the most out of the episode, one has to not guess the twist. I did, so the happy ending didn't have quite the effect that was intended. Still, it's hard not to enjoy the sight of Kirk and his best pal swinging stupid looking weapons at each other while concerned McCoy watches on.
This episode was also the first to feature Walter Koenig as Ensign Pavel Chekov, the actor sporting a rather fetching Monkees-style wig.
Amok Time is a reasonably entertaining season starter, giving the viewer an insight into the Vulcan race and its customs, introducing the well known phrase 'Live long and prosper' and the iconic Vulcan hand salute. But to get the most out of the episode, one has to not guess the twist. I did, so the happy ending didn't have quite the effect that was intended. Still, it's hard not to enjoy the sight of Kirk and his best pal swinging stupid looking weapons at each other while concerned McCoy watches on.
This episode was also the first to feature Walter Koenig as Ensign Pavel Chekov, the actor sporting a rather fetching Monkees-style wig.