Kirk is split in half by the transporter! Yes, yes, I know that transporter accidents happen on Star Trek all the time, but this was the first one. An 'evil', extra-overacting Kirk is on board. He beats up a technician and tries to rape his yeoman! The 'good' Kirk gradually begins to lose his confidence and slip.
This is what I don't get. The 'evil' Kirk doesn't get more ruthless. He begins evil and stays evil. Why did the 'good' Kirk seem fine, then begin to slip up? If they truly are different aspects of the same man, shouldn't the 'good' Kirk appear weak and indecisive from the beginning? That being said, it was still an intriguing episode that kept me hooked. Having Sulu trapped on the planet was a great hook to build the mounting tension. Uhura sat this one out. Though future episodes would be similar to this plot, this one was first, so it deserves the credit.
RECURRING CHARACTERS:
DeForrest Kelley as McCoy
James Doohan as Scotty
George Takei as Sulu
Grace Lee Whitney as Rand
Jim Goodwin as Farrell
NOTABLE GUEST STARS:
None
Quote:
"Do you think you can find a long rope somewhere and lower us down a pot of coffee?" ~ Sulu
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