VaBeachGuy 12 Posted May 25, 2005 Production: 070 Season: 3 Episode: 15 DVD Disc: 4 Air Date: 01.10.1969 Stardate: 5730.2 Official review not yet available. Cast: William Shatner as James T. Kirk Leonard Nimoy as Spock DeForest Kelley as Leonard H. McCoy James Doohan as Montgomery Scott Walter Koenig as Pavel Andreievich Chekov Nichelle Nichols as Uhura George Takei as Hikaru Sulu Guest Cast: Lou Antonio as Lokai Frank Gorshin as Bele Creative Staff: Director: Jud Taylor Teleplay By: Oliver Crawford Story By: Lee Cronin Related Items: Ariannus destruct sequence auto destruct Cheron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
youbroughtheryouRiker 2 Posted April 19, 2007 Another solid 5. The passage of time almost eluded completely since it seems the creatures had extremely long life spans. Loved the showdown with Bele. Great camerawork there. Good philosophizing. The only thing disappointing was that we never learn the source of the conflict. Closest we get to it is which side the white and black were on. Probably race hatred, but it wasn't the best portrayal, imo. Still, a solid 5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kor37 9 Posted April 19, 2007 A classic episode showcasing the effects of racism and bigotry. Well acted by all. The first time we see the destruct sequence. The same exact sequence used in "Search For Spock". Nice tie-in there. A solid 5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GhostofMajorHayes 10 Posted September 22, 2007 A good ep. The utter futility of racial hatred is explored in this season 3 ep that really is one of the most entertaining eps from season 3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaboGirl 7 Posted August 15, 2008 (edited) Bele: It is obvious to the most simpleminded that Lokai is of an inferior breed. Spock: The obvious visual evidence, Commissioner, is that he is of the same breed as yourself. Bele: Are you blind, Commander Spock? Well, look at me. Look at me! Kirk: You're black on one side and white on the other. Bele: I am black on the right side. Kirk: I fail to see the significant difference. Bele: Lokai is white on the right side. All of his people are white on the right side. It was a episode with a simple moral. Spock and Kirk looked in disbelief at another culture's ridiculous racism. Even on this planet today people would be so much better off if they just stopped to think we as human beings all have 2 lungs, 1 heart, we all bleed red and we all have families that we care about and love very much. Edited August 15, 2008 by DaboGirl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
