ST:TOS: Amok Time S2/E1

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21 Mar 2010 12:15 PM
eleanorigby

ST:TOS: Amok Time S2/E1

A new season, a new start. The Enterprise and her topnotch crew are still on their 5 year mission and have settled into functioning as a well-oiled machine. Kirk, Our Hero and Illustrious Captain, knows he can totally rely on the cool-headed logic and formidable scientific knowledge of his First Office, Mr Spock. :smug:

But wait... There is trouble brewing on the lovely lady. What's this? Spock raising his voice? Throwing things? Making demands? Dr McCoy has expressed his concerns to Our Hero, but was poo-poo'ed until Kirk witnesses an egregious display. According to McCoy, Spock must return to Vulcan or die. :o

To complicate matters, the Enterprise's presence is required at a diplomatic launch--direct orders from Starfleet. Kirk is put in a difficult position: help his dying friend or kill his career? :confused:

The threads of this show (one of my all time favorites) are woven so well together that it is sheer pleasure to just watch it unfold.

Anything you all would change? Anything that stands out?

For me, one of my favorite moments is in the turbolift. Spock compliments Bones on figuring out Spock's problem. Of course, we all know McCoy did no such thing--Kirk told him all about it. The expressions that flit across Kellye's face are masterful. And I truly love the comrade-in-arms moments there as well. "I would be honored, sir." Gets me right here....
21 Mar 2010 12:33 PM
Zuul

This thread is not complete without:
21 Mar 2010 02:20 PM
What Exit?

It is one of the best, I doubt many would leave it off their top 10.

In no specific order, Tribbles, Amok Time,The City on the Edge of Forever, Doomsday Machine come to mind immediately for me. It is not as well done but I love Piece of the Action and would put that in my top 10 too.

I am behind on Star Trek right now and need to catch up again. I'll try to watch Operation Annihilate tonight.
21 Mar 2010 03:32 PM
eleanorigby

Another favorite of mine: the dialogue between Spock and T'Pring near the end.

Spock:"T'Pring, explain."

T'Pring:"Specify."

And then her whole brutally logical conniving comes out. Wonderful character for an actress, especially at that time.

ALL of the major characters in this plot do such good jobs, not a one of them puts a foot wrong or hits a wrong note. Fantastic--we learn so much about the dynamics between the Big Three, as well as what life in space must be like and how treachery and subterfuge can take different forms. :) (not at the treachery etc, but at the excellence of the episode).
21 Mar 2010 07:40 PM
Rube E. Tewesday

"Having is not so pleasing a thing as wanting; it is not logical, but it is often true."
21 Mar 2010 10:11 PM
dread pirate jimbo

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Originally posted by What Exit?

It is one of the best, I doubt many would leave it off their top 10.

In no specific order, Tribbles, Amok Time,The City on the Edge of Forever, Doomsday Machine come to mind immediately for me. It is not as well done but I love Piece of the Action and would put that in my top 10 too.

I am behind on Star Trek right now and need to catch up again. I'll try to watch Operation Annihilate tonight.

Hey, it's Operation Annihilate! with an exclamation point! Don't you dare forget the exclamation point!!!!! :D

Amok Time is yet another of the truly brilliant episodes in the series. We learn a ton about Vulcan culture and... biology. Some outstanding character interaction stuff. Great supporting roles. The best fight music EVAR. Just a damn solid show.

P.S. I found and purchased a talking Kirk bobble-head this weekend. How awesome am I? :)
22 Mar 2010 07:28 PM
eleanorigby

<lusts after Dread Pirate Jimob now>
23 Mar 2010 12:56 AM
dread pirate jimbo

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Originally posted by eleanorigby

<lusts after Dread Pirate Jimob now>

...either not enough to spell his name right or so much that she can't! ;)
23 Mar 2010 11:16 AM
eleanorigby

Why, I'm all aflutter from that there bobble-head, mister! You make a girl just go and lose her pretty lil' head, you do! Would you show me your bobble-head, Jimbo? <bats eyelashes madly>

(where's the flirtatious smiley?)
23 Mar 2010 07:29 PM
featherlou

Hey, now! Nobody gets to see Jimbo's bobble-head but me!
23 Mar 2010 07:49 PM
Zuul

...wow. I walk away from this thread for a little bit and suddenly it's gone dirty. :D
23 Mar 2010 07:52 PM
featherlou

I forgot my favourite quote - "A dirty mind is a terrible thing to waste."
23 Mar 2010 08:42 PM
eleanorigby

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Originally posted by featherlou

Hey, now! Nobody gets to see Jimbo's bobble-head but me!

Says you. I have it on good authority that Jimbo likes nerdy girls.

I can bobble heads with the best of 'em. Step aside.
23 Mar 2010 09:08 PM
Zuul

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Originally posted by eleanorigby

Says you. I have it on good authority that Jimbo likes nerdy girls.

I can bobble heads with the best of 'em. Step aside.

(He doesn't just like 'em. He's married to one!)
23 Mar 2010 09:30 PM
featherlou

Nerdfight! Nerdfight!
23 Mar 2010 09:33 PM
What Exit?

MY God, who would ever expect a nerd fight to break out in a Star Trek thread, Queue the "Arena" music.
23 Mar 2010 09:46 PM
eleanorigby

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Originally posted by Zuul

(He doesn't just like 'em. He's married to one!)

Yes, but is he married to featherlou?

If so, she's not bobbling his head often enough! I could show her how it's done...
24 Mar 2010 12:33 AM
featherlou

I heard rumours you were a... head bobbler, eleanorigby. I guess the writing on the bathroom wall was true. :D
24 Mar 2010 12:37 AM
dread pirate jimbo

I nerdy girl fight over lil' ol' me? This is SO HOT! :D
24 Mar 2010 06:58 AM
eleanorigby

Quote:

Originally posted by featherlou

I heard rumours you were a... head bobbler, eleanorigby. I guess the writing on the bathroom wall was true. :D

I didn't know you could read. :D :tongue:
24 Mar 2010 10:44 AM
dread pirate jimbo

I think this is rapidly escalating towards a lirpa fight...
24 Mar 2010 04:33 PM
featherlou

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Originally posted by eleanorigby

I didn't know you could read. :D :tongue:

Ooh, scorch pow! :Shake:

Um, so's your face. You know, the one in the jar, over there by the door. :)
24 Mar 2010 06:17 PM
eleanorigby

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Originally posted by dread pirate jimbo

I think this is rapidly escalating towards a lirpa fight...

I love, love, love the expression Kirk gets on his face when he is handed the lirpa. It's such a subtle, humorous touch. Shatner was so good at being Kirk. <sigh>

feather--you can have your pirate. I have Captain Kirk-what more could a girl want? :smug: (dreamy eyed smiley)
24 Mar 2010 10:45 PM
featherlou

But...what about the lirpa fight? I spent all afternoon sharpening mine!
25 Mar 2010 03:38 PM
eleanorigby

Quote:

Originally posted by featherlou

But...what about the lirpa fight? I spent all afternoon sharpening mine!

Why bless your heart.... Let me know when it's sharp enough, kay?

I had one of the worst days at work, ever. I need a Kirk hug. And a Spock one, too. :eek: :(
29 Mar 2010 08:22 PM
What Exit?

A hug from Spock? That would be highly illogical.

I finally caught up. The episode is as great as I recall and is summed up by "JIM!".
29 Mar 2010 08:26 PM
eleanorigby

Quote:

Originally posted by What Exit?

A hug from Spock? That would be highly illogical.

I finally caught up. The episode is as great as I recall and is summed up by "JIM!".

Spock would be GREAT at giving me a hug. He's not autistic, he's Vulcan! I'd have to listen to a lecture probably during and after about human emotions and the wastefulness and pointlessness of them, but he'd hug me. Or else I'd strangle him with his own lirpa! Ha!

Ah, shit. I just googled lirpa--all this time I thought it was that damned canvas ropey thing, so naturally I was laughing at featherlou re her (his?) sharpening of it. Now I look a fool. Good thing that doesn't happen often....
29 Mar 2010 08:28 PM
What Exit?

Quote:

Originally posted by eleanorigby

Spock would be GREAT at giving me a hug. He's not autistic, he's Vulcan! I'd have to listen to a lecture probably during and after about human emotions and the wastefulness and pointlessness of them, but he'd hug me. Or else I'd strangle him with his own lirpa! Ha!

Now you have me thinking of Sheldon of Big Bang Theory.