VaBeachGuy 12 Posted May 25, 2005 Official review not yet available Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
youbroughtheryouRiker 2 Posted March 10, 2007 I wonder if this one was written to appease the hate mail Roddenberry must have gotten for their continual bashing of religion. Nonetheless, religion actually plays a much downplayed role in this once, despite its necessary permeation throughout the episode. Logan Ramsey plays the villainous roles well. He also plays a corrupt colonel in an episode of M*A*S*H. Anyhoo, I loved the blending of Roman totalitarianism with modern day situations. Somehow, this applies VERY well to today. The gladiator show reminded me SO MUCH of reality television of today. Blended together so well. I have to give this episode a 5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kor37 9 Posted March 11, 2007 This was a great episode. Even though we have the cliche of yet another Starfleet Captain gone astray (Capt. Merrick), at least he somewhat redeemed himself at the end. Notice also that Kirk didn't protest a bit when he was provided a slave girl to bed down with.....lol. You know, despite Kirk's reputation, this is only one of the very few episodes that showed him actually having sex. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GhostofMajorHayes 10 Posted September 15, 2007 I love this one. Rome in the 20th century! A clever premise and i enjoyed the part where Merrick redeemed himself by helping Kirk and company escape. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
