This one is in my top ten. When Kirk says he's looking forward to rest and relaxation on some lovely planet, then smiles and looks toward you, it looks like he's staring at you and your outfit.
This is a very good episode. It's not one of my favorites, but I definitely like the story. I always like to see the interaction between Spock and McCoy. I give this episode a thumbs 👍 I also give your reaction to the episode a 👍
This is one of my favorite episodes and they never leave the ship! Your analysis of the Spock/McCoy relationship is terrific. Much is made of the Spock/Kirk connection, and that is definitely there, but McCoy's role often goes underappreciated. McCoy is vital to the show in so many subtle ways.
I've always been of the opinion that DeForest Kelley's portrayal of McCoy is what pushed Star Trek from being a good show into being a great show and his elevation to lead credit for the second and third seasons to some extent bears that out. Of the three paired connections, Kirk/Spock, Kirk/McCoy and Spock/McCoy, I find the Kirk/Spock one the least engaging and when the focus is placed on the three together tends to be when Trek is at its best. That said, I am a huge fan of the Spock/McCoy relationship and definitely count this epsiode among my favourites of the series.
@@cylelle376 The Spock/McCoy pairing gave the greatest opportunities to address the logic/emotion balance in us all. Their "competition", if you will, kept a tension in their friendship. It was not like either of them with Kirk.
@@mikejankowski6321 Indeed, all three of them represent that balance to greater and lesser degrees. It is simplistic to see Spock as 'logic' and McCoy as 'emotion'. Instead what we are shown time and time again is Spock's logic being influenced by his emotion and McCoy's emotion being channeled by his logic. Both are scientists which is something they have in common which Kirk is not part of. And while they are both often reluctant to admit it, they have a clear respect, admiration and affection for each other., even when in conflict. As sentient beings, we require both logic and emotion working together to function properly - which is what Star Trek in its Big Three so often explores for us.
I've seen some other reactors accuse McCoy of being racist against Spock. But episodes like this show the deep respect and friendship that exists between them. Love this episode.
Both can be true though. If you changed all of Bones 's digs and epithets to something we are familiar with in regards to "race" on Earth we'd probably look at him differently. But he's saying stuff like "Green Blooded Inhuman..." or "Pointed ear hobgoblin" instead of like the N-word or "Spic". The other side is... Bones is maybe the most bleeding heart on the crew who is motivated by deep emotional responses to the pain and suffering of others as well as to what he sees as injustice. Bones IS a very good man all told. But... He consistently uses pretty bigoted language towards Spock. PS... Spock is far less "antagonistic" to Bones, he is often reactive to Bones taking his swipes and isn't initiating the exchange, but he's had his issues with humans exposed, the irony of his parentage in the mix as well obviously.
Never ceases to amaze me what makes good Star Trek episodes. You don't need all those special effects and big action sequences. Only requirements are good acting and good stories. A lesson Discovery never discovered.
DeForest Kelly is absolutely brilliant in this role. He is so subtle and yet, right on target that it's easy to overlook him. The three of them, with a little latitude on the definitions, are almost representing id (Spock), ego (McCoy), and superego (Kirk). Episodes written to that tend to bring out the best in each character and the best from the standpoint of story.
My friends and I would always say "you would not have survived it" to each other in that Spock voice when we had some interesting, stressful or even fun experience. Sometimes we would say in reference to a social encounter with a lovely young woman. Example - Me: "I met this girl the other day". Friend "oh yeah, was she nice" Me (bragging): "you would not have survived it"
Fantastic character material in this episode; always one of Star Trek's greatest strengths! Your reaction is a touching example of how invested we are in these characters!
I'm always happy when someone as young as you can watch old episodes of Star Trek and realize it is about the characters and the dialogue. Not the special effects and not the sets.
It's incredible how interested she is, yet so young and so tuned in with a kind of dated series in today's standards.(and gorgeous with the star trek uniform on).
This was known as a "bottle" show. This was a relatively cheap episode to film. No guest actors. No new sets to build. The only expense was the amoeba effect. Planet episodes are always more expensive whether they go on location or have to make a planet on a sound stage. My favorite lines were when McCoy said, "Shut up Spock, we're rescuing you!" and Spock replies, "Why, thank you, Captain McCoy."
McCoy is like my Dad whenever he yells. My Mom would complain about my Dad yelling so much. I had to remind my Mom that he's only happy when he's miserable. My Dad overheard this and started laughing at me. It was an inside joke with my Dad since I was was about 3 years old until he died about 22 years later.
One of my favorite episodes, you definitely see the friendship dynamics of the big 3 here more than anywhere else, especially since the "villain" of the episode has no personality but is a rather generic "big bad space thingie that has to be destroyed."
@@bunnytailsREACTS I don't know if it was in this episode, but there is a behind-the-scenes tale of an extra who actually broke his arm in one of these scenes where people are throwing themselves around the bridge.
@@OldTrekkie23 IIRC Eddie Paskey (Lt Leslie) said that guy who goes flying was a stuntman. The stage is not moving. They shake the camera and everyone jumps in the same direction.
I remember sitting cross-legged on the floor in front of the TV, watching this episode as a little kid the very first time it aired on NBC. Even then, I got the feeling of what a grave situation it was for the crew of the Enterprise, especially when Spock was recording his final message. At that age I didn't follow the more adult plots all that well -- "Lost In Space" was more my speed at the time -- but I still got the sense of how dire their predicament was and appreciated the way "Star Trek" was able to create such intense scenarios better than any other TV series at the time. As an added note, I still remember how sleek and futuristic the show looked when it was brand new.
The character moments between the big three and the believable sincerity from all of them are what make episodes like this some of my favorites. They're all 100% true to their characters, and it hits me every time because you believe that these guys love each other deep down inside no matter how many years they've spent in space together and how much they can annoy one another. It's always wonderful to see how much those same scenes affect you. 🖖
This episode is an example of what is rewarding about watching the entire series in order. A person that just one-offed and watched just this episode wouldn't have the same level of appreciation for it. I'm sure it's fun for the actors and writers when they've got their characters established, and they can start writing and acting a show about complex beings that happen to work in outer space.
I've seen these episodes a million times, but it's such a joy to relive them through your fresh perspective! I love your nervousness as things get more intense, and your genuine relief when it's all resolved. As you say, intellectually we know that the characters will all be fine. But that's the power of drama -- the great writing and acting (and that music!) tricks us into feeling, just for a moment, that the outcome is in doubt. Keep up the good work!
When you pointed out how much they love each other, it reminds me of how none of them have families of their own. They gradually dedicated their lives to each other because they all share the same devotion to each other and a common moral ground. There are people like that in real life in the military, especially after the last 20 years.
Understand what you're saying. If there had been a fourth season, an episode was planned according to DeForrest Kelly, that would have involved his daughter becoming " involved" with Kirk. Complications would have arisen.
@@starmnsixty1209 Yes, but that story evolved into the third season episode called "The Way To Eden". But, to talk about how it changed into its final form would be presenting spoilers. 🤐
@@bunnytailsREACTS About 15:19 Kirk had been wracking his brain trying to think of a word that could fit into the gap. Whatever Spock said had to be one word with four syllables. And, McCoy just happened to bring up "Antibodies", which has the same number of syllables as "Anti matter."
A kinda campy film version of this sort of plot is “Fantastic Voyage (1966)”. Another that’s a bit scarier is the Michael Crichton novel adaptation “The Andromeda Strain (1971)”. We used to watch them every time they were broadcast. Great reaction as always Bunny.
A strong highlight for me of the second season. I don't quite like as much as The Doomsday Machine, but this one is a great example of the tiad of Kirk/Spock/McCoy. It's so sweet and cute to watch bunny get emotional over a 1960s tv show. Most guys wouldn't admit to getting choked up over this. We all felt this way when watching TOS bunny, let me assure you!
The hypospray delivers a very narrow high pressure stream of fluid that acts like a needle. They actually have something like that in real life. It's called a jet injector and was used to inoculate large groups of people. Apparently there were some problems that saw it removed from use. Though there is work to adapt it for insulin patients.
IMO they should have brought them back for Covid vaccination, the issues with them weren't that serious and it might have convinced some people scared of needles to get the vaccine.
I got a Swine Flu injection this way in the early '70s. I had a strong reaction to it( my arm hurt pretty bad). I don't know if it was the injection method or what was injected that caused it.
@@BlameThande they still use it a lot in movies and TV. Looks like an airbrush with the medicine in a vial attached to the top. It's usually a scene where someone is rushing to get an antidote and they make it in the last minute. Let's them get it quick instead of a much slower procedure involving a needle. I think there was one in Mission: Impossible 2.
I remember a measles shot given by my school nurse when I was around 10 back in 1969. By time I got back to class my arm was bleeding. I thought "this doesn't happen in star trek".
@@BlameThande Agreed. But, I think the downside is how painful they can be. As counter-intuitive as it is, the needle is actually far less painful because it opens up the skin neatly while the jet injectors have blobs of fluid ripping through the skin. All the military guys get them upon enlistment and it's quite the event, from what I've heard. But that aside, the technology is quite impressive and practical. I really did sort of expect that early vaccine centers would have included them, particularly with emergency and military personnel.
I always thought of that giant black dot as an early rendition of Pac-Man. "Power levels are dead sir, but we saved a little for the lights!" Glad to see the Galileo is back, complete with the NCC-1701/7 registry! They reused the music from "The Doomsday Machine", even playing the theme of the USS Constellation for the Enterprise to rather effectively increase the tension. Sulu took the day off. So Mr. Kyle got a haircut, got out of red shirt duty, and came up from the transporter room to steer the ship. Then when it really mattered, Kirk forgot his name. Bunny rocks in blue!
When stars die various things occur depending on their size. EG the sun will grow into a red giant in 5 billion years, then the outer layers will blow away and it will become a white dwarf. To blow up into a super nova, the star needs to have 8 times the mass of our sun. To become a Blk hole, the star needs 20-25 the mass of our sun (ChatGTP)
It is around the middle of the pact in terms of an all-around epiosde; plot wise, there is not as much as other Trek episodes. However, from a character driven point, this is one of the best Trek episodes.
This is one of my favorite episodes due to the great writing, the acting, the mystery, the unwavering loyalty between friends, the competition between McCoy and Spock that masks respect and friendship, the cheese-factor, the drama, humor... This episode has everything in it that makes Star Trek the decades long phenomenon that has inspired multiple movies, TV shows, and books. And, yes, keep in mind this was dreamed up, written and filmed in the late 1960s. Amazing. Simply amazing
I love your reactions, because you always seem to notice things and interpret meanings that I hadn't, even after watching these episodes more than a dozen times each.
Speaking as a combat medic myself; we all accept our own mortality, but not others. McCoy is the same way and has no fear of his own death just the death of his crew mates. Remember that McCoy even shocked Khan when a scalpel was held against McCoys throat. McCoy responded with " It would be most effective if you were to sever the Carotid artery just under the left ear". Khan said he was brave and McCoy said he just wanted to avoid an argument. lmao
Kirk: Are you all right? What's wrong? Spock: I felt a great disturbance in the Vulcan Force...as if hundreds of voices suddenly cried out in astonishment...and were suddenly silenced. 😶😶😶 **Honorable Mention: Those stunt actors on the Bridge. Tumbling, somersaulting....landing HARD.... 😫
People forget-- or simply don't know that Star Trek came before Star Wars. George Lucas had to be at least subtly influenced by the show for sure. This episode proves that. Also the Galactic Empire also had tractor beams and shields as well.
It is good, but not my top 10. The City on the Edge of Forever is my favorite, 2. Doomsday Machine, 3. Trouble With Tribbles, 4. Errand of Mercy, 5. Mirror, Mirror, 6. Space Seed, 7. Amok Time, 8. Balance of Terror 9.(You havent seen it yet) , 10. (You havent seen it yet)
A While back I said that more would be revealed about the relation between Spock and McCoy. This is one of the episodes when I first watched it I say there is a deep friendship there. But it's not conventional in any kind of way. They are closer then they let on. Spock (For obvious reasons...) can't speak of their friendship. And McCoy's pride won't let him.
I personally do a Top 20 for each Season because I've found out that there's about 5 or 6 dogs or stinkers per season. The rest I absolutely love and yes that INCLUDES Season 3. They have 26 episodes per season so it works out perfectly.
This is a 'bottle show'. One that doesn't require new sets or guest cast and takes place on The Enterprise mostly. The Doomsday Machine is another fine example. No new sets. just made the Enterprise sets look a little wrecked and say it's The Constellation.
Getting pretty far along in Season Two now. I had a science teacher who used this episode in a course, (one of many I bet). Nice to see the science uniform back, Bunny 🐇 by the way.
The show always did a great job of creating real menace; as you said, even though you know they're going to be OK, they still reel you in with the "what if?" The organism was terrifying really, when you think about it. Would it eventually have been able to reproduce into a MASSIVE being? Think of how tiny our single cells are, and how MANY of them it would take to make one of us! I had forgotten how great this episode was; wonderful acting and real tension. Also I think the injections are somehow air powered, as if there's a technology that allows the medicine to get under the skin with no needle, thus the "whoosh" sound. It was called a "hypospray." Thanks Bunny!
I love the simple plot. It allowed the acting to really stand out especially their final recordings of commendations. (Bones, always delivers intense emotion to counter Spock) Great reaction!
It's nice to see how emotional this show affects you. To me , it is obvious that you should have been born in my generation, to witness these episodes first-hand.
I originally didn’t like this episode when I first watched it, but of course I was just a kid back then, but it has since become on of my top favourite episodes , and as always a wonderful reaction and emotional analysis. 🖖
Back in the 60’s, the broadcast standards and practices prohibited the use of hypodermic syringes to inject medications, so they came up with a pressurized delivery system for McCoy’s hypos. They used a modified diesel fuel injector.
Hi Bunny. As always I enjoyed your reaction of this one. Very heartfelt. It's obvious you love the show as much as us early fans do and we appreciate that. When I first saw it as a teen I didn't really get into this episode. It's really grown on me over the years and it is a solid episode. As others have mentioned your blue uniform looks great!
So glad you enjoyed this one. The acting and dialogue is top-notch and it's written through character rather than just action which the best Star Trek episodes do so well.
This episode has an interesting (if absurd) idea, but the writing is shaky. For instance, they know they are flying into a zone of darkness but once they are inside they suddenly don't understand why they can't see the stars. Dumb. And the conflict between McCoy and Spock seems forced and artificially generated in this story. They are professionals; they wouldn't be bickering when the ship is in dire peril.
It didn’t feel strange to me. The ship and/or crew are in peril in just about every episode but that never stops the two from taking shots at one another.
You have a point. Their claim and astonishment at not seeing the stars I chalk up to dramatic effect. And the back and forth between Spock and McCoy? Competitiveness and differences of opinion. They are both friends but their disagreements are not malicious. They actually love and admire each other and would give their lives for one another and both are dedicated in their service to the ship, the crew and each other as individuals and friends.
i wish i could give more than one thumbs up! Excellent reaction, science office Bunny! Some classic moments and intense lines really make this a top episode. McCoy regularly deals with death and loss as a doctor, the grief and intense feelings that come with that. he'd be hurt less if he was more like Spock. Spock on the other hand deals with facts and figures daily, and wouldn't suffer emotional harm from that part of his life. Their roles and their emotional situations are reversed, and that's a bit sad.
❤YES! Here it is. This is not only my favorite episode of Star Trek, but it is also my favorite episode of any television series ever It has incredible science fiction, drama, humor, and the best character moments in the series. The trio's dynamic is incredible. They all truly shine, playing to the best of their strengths. This episode also really brings the music in so well that combined with the writing, it yanks the heartstrings, and I always get emotional. Especially during the greatest scene in Stsr Trek. Corridor] SPOCK: Do not suffer so, Doctor. This is not the first time superior capability has proven more valuable than professional credentials. MCCOY: Nothing has been proven yet, Spock. The DNA code analyser will give you the fundamental structure of the thing. You'll need readings on three light wavelengths from the enzyme recorder. SPOCK: I am familiar with the equipment, Doctor. We're wasting time. The shuttlecraft is ready. MCCOY: You're determined not to let me share in this, aren't you? SPOCK: This is not a competition, Doctor. Whether you understand it or not, grant me my own kind of dignity. MCCOY: Vulcan dignity? How can I grant you what I don't understand? SPOCK: Then employ one of your own superstitions. Wish me luck. (Silence and stares, then McCoy opens the hangar deck door. Spock walks across and into the Galileo. The doors shut.) MCCOY: Good luck, Spock. The performance. The music. The sci-fi. Holy shit is it great. Now, "Shut up, Spock, we're rescuing you!"
"There's been a disturbance in the Vulcan Force." You called it! (Thank you for suiting up as a science officer.) On the subject of mourning great losses, I recommend the song Don't Let It Bring You Down. I give this a low B because it feels kind of desperate. It's an absurd monster (where and how did that thing ever get started!?), and this basically repeats how they blew up the Doomsday Machine, but thankfully it does perform beautifully as an excuse for good dialogue and character moments. That is a great strength of the show -- the plot may not make much sense, but out heroes will still get their chance to shine (even inside a zone of darkness).
To answer your needle question Bunny, in the 23rd century of Star Trek, they use a hypospray to deliver drugs instantly through the skin. Because the hypospray is bloodless, it is not contaminated by use. This allows it to be used on many patients until the hypospray is depleted.
The "plot" of this one is fine enough. A big over the top "sci fi" concept that fits the "monster of the week" level for 60's TV. It's how Trek handles character and the way THESE characters are written that takes the spotlight in this episode for me. The McCoy and Spock moments are a masterclass in showing us a relationship in a genre work that has more layers than on first inspection.
Fantastic character material in this episode; always one of Star Trek's greatest strengths! Your reaction is a touching example of how invested we are in these characters!
If we cared about each person, the human population would be smaller because each person would value each life more. Everyone would be dedicated to the life of each newborn child.
The trouble is we now live in a world that is about self interest and not about your fellow man. That has created so many problems over the past 30 years. It really is depressing and I don't see it getting better anytime soon.
@@gbsailing9436 More people neglect their children than abort them. If abortion was so popular, we wouldn't have a world population of over 8.5 billion people.
@@gbsailing9436 That's because certainly in the UK abortion is considered the norm and the unborn child is never a consideration.... The sanctity of life as in the original 19th century context was thrown out the window a long time ago.
In other words, republicans would not exist. As George Carlin said of their ideology: "If you're pre-born you're good, if you're pre-school you're fucked." ZERO concern for actual children.
The overall plot of this one is quite ordinary, I think. But the relationships are what make this powerful emotionally. You already are invested in the Kirk/Spock/McCoy friendship, it only intensifies as the series continues.
When you get to the movies will you be rewatching Wrath Of Khan? It will be more impactful after watching the whole series and the story leads into the 3rd and 4th movie.
I suspect, by the time you get to it, a full rewatch will be warranted. There is a ton of context you'll have which you previously didn't, and a lot of callbacks you might not have previously recognized. I'd recommend watching it, and filming it... in production sequence, this time... and deciding, afterwards, if you think it's worth your time to put yourself through editing it for us all. At the least, put it up on Patreon, unedited. Just my 2¢.
Your comment about the knives may not be that far off. The franchise was known for incorporating common objects into all sorts of props, and they did it brilliantly. But even the best props would mean nothing without the incredible chemistry the actors had with one another.
They made this episode a "bottle" episode. They didn't build any new sets or have big guest stars... in an effort to save money. Yet... this episode works very, very well. It has an interesting story and problem, and the interactions of Spock & McCoy really make it dramatic. The original effects of this episode even worked pretty well. The giant "Amoeba" is great.
24:42....Never apologize for "rambling", Bunny. I really enjoy hearing your thoughts and perspective on these episodes. That's just one of the reasons you're my favorite!!! ✌️❤️
Spock said the length of the organism is 11,000 miles, width between 2000-3000 miles so avg of 2500 miles. That would make it 27.5 million square miles. The US is 3.8 million square miles. That is one big amoeba, over 7 times the US size.
Also between one-third and one-half the volume of the Earth and (assuming a density roughly that of water) about a tenth Earth's mass; or slightly greater than the mass of planet Mars.
Minimal low-budget special effects--the whatever-it-is looks like a blown-up microscope slide, or enlarged paints-on-film, or something. No sounds necessary. But it is not ineffective--the thing looks pretty scary, whatever it is.
Bunny, love your new science officer's uniform! Your red-shirt uniform makes me more nervous when watching. Although Ahura has a red uniform and she seams to not fall into the red-shirt troupe.
This is an awesome episode that I don’t ever hear many people mention. It’s such a good example of the friendship of between Kirk Spock and McCoy. Also, I think the science uniform looks great!
Cynical viewers often find it unbelievable that Spock isn't the captain. As if logic is all it takes. Spock's first command ("The Galileo Seven") proved that logic isn't enough. And it certainly failed the starship that was entirely manned by Vulcans. Sure, Kirk doesn't have all the facts at his fingertips, but that's what Spock provides. And Spock does it so well that Kirk has gotten accustomed to getting that data on demand. Even when it just isn't there, yet. Often, a captain will have to make a decision in the absence of facts, yet it is still crucial to make the right one. Commodore Decker thought he was doing the right thing by beaming his crew off of his crippled ship ("The Doomsday Machine"). Logic would dictate that they would be safer on a planet, but Kirk would later call that an error in judgment. Kirk does believe in going by the book, but only up to a certain point. When one is forced to wing it, one must go by what one's gut tells one. For that, one needs a pretty good, reliable gut. Thus far, when Spock fails to provide the data, Kirk's gut hasn't failed him.
They have had needleless pneumatic syringes for decades now actually; I received vaccines thru them when I was in the USAF over forty years ago. The problem is that the things leave indelible, permanent marks; at least they have with me. Most civilians would object to those, and I'm sure that's why you don't see civilians getting them even now. Also iirc they kind of hurt. But maybe eventually they'll get past these limitations.
Jet injectors for medical use were fairly new when this aired. Walking the gauntlet for inoculations and hearing the repeated "PSHT!" can still be a nightmare for anyone in the military or foreign services.
Bones may have a minor inferiority complex around Spock. Spock can think faster and is knowledgeable in all sciences including bioscience. But even Spock isn't AS expert at bioscience as Bones is, and he isn't qualified to do surgery like Bones is. If McCoy would think about the things he can do that Spock can't instead of always the reverse, he might in time feel less of this professional tension. The friendship grows nonetheless.
What do you rate this episode!?
Above average; extremely good story and well written 🎉
This one is in my top ten. When Kirk says he's looking forward to rest and relaxation on some lovely planet, then smiles and looks toward you, it looks like he's staring at you and your outfit.
This is a very good episode. It's not one of my favorites, but I definitely like the story. I always like to see the interaction between Spock and McCoy. I give this episode a thumbs 👍
I also give your reaction to the episode a 👍
You're such a sweetheart! The way you share your genuine emotion with us is so beautiful.
They never kill off the stars of the show! one of the top 15 episodes-its only T V sweet girl
This is one of my favorite episodes and they never leave the ship! Your analysis of the Spock/McCoy relationship is terrific. Much is made of the Spock/Kirk connection, and that is definitely there, but McCoy's role often goes underappreciated. McCoy is vital to the show in so many subtle ways.
I've always been of the opinion that DeForest Kelley's portrayal of McCoy is what pushed Star Trek from being a good show into being a great show and his elevation to lead credit for the second and third seasons to some extent bears that out. Of the three paired connections, Kirk/Spock, Kirk/McCoy and Spock/McCoy, I find the Kirk/Spock one the least engaging and when the focus is placed on the three together tends to be when Trek is at its best. That said, I am a huge fan of the Spock/McCoy relationship and definitely count this epsiode among my favourites of the series.
@@cylelle376 The Spock/McCoy pairing gave the greatest opportunities to address the logic/emotion balance in us all. Their "competition", if you will, kept a tension in their friendship. It was not like either of them with Kirk.
Wow, that's an observation that, after watching for almost 60 years, I didn't ever realize.
@@mikejankowski6321 Indeed, all three of them represent that balance to greater and lesser degrees. It is simplistic to see Spock as 'logic' and McCoy as 'emotion'. Instead what we are shown time and time again is Spock's logic being influenced by his emotion and McCoy's emotion being channeled by his logic. Both are scientists which is something they have in common which Kirk is not part of. And while they are both often reluctant to admit it, they have a clear respect, admiration and affection for each other., even when in conflict. As sentient beings, we require both logic and emotion working together to function properly - which is what Star Trek in its Big Three so often explores for us.
Spock left the ship. Just sayin'.
I've seen some other reactors accuse McCoy of being racist against Spock. But episodes like this show the deep respect and friendship that exists between them. Love this episode.
Both can be true though. If you changed all of Bones 's digs and epithets to something we are familiar with in regards to "race" on Earth we'd probably look at him differently. But he's saying stuff like "Green Blooded Inhuman..." or "Pointed ear hobgoblin" instead of like the N-word or "Spic".
The other side is... Bones is maybe the most bleeding heart on the crew who is motivated by deep emotional responses to the pain and suffering of others as well as to what he sees as injustice. Bones IS a very good man all told.
But... He consistently uses pretty bigoted language towards Spock.
PS... Spock is far less "antagonistic" to Bones, he is often reactive to Bones taking his swipes and isn't initiating the exchange, but he's had his issues with humans exposed, the irony of his parentage in the mix as well obviously.
NO KIDDING! "do you want me to start making up some data?!" you tell him, girl! 😂 great reaction!
Thank you!! 😁
Never ceases to amaze me what makes good Star Trek episodes. You don't need all those special effects and big action sequences. Only requirements are good acting and good stories. A lesson Discovery never discovered.
Rambling is fine. Your rambling makes more sense than some others deep dive analysis.
Noted!
DeForest Kelly is absolutely brilliant in this role. He is so subtle and yet, right on target that it's easy to overlook him. The three of them, with a little latitude on the definitions, are almost representing id (Spock), ego (McCoy), and superego (Kirk). Episodes written to that tend to bring out the best in each character and the best from the standpoint of story.
Vulcans in fishnets is a fantasy i didnt know i had
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Stop, I'm trying to concentrate.
Yeah I had a tuff time concentrating on the episode
Me neither especially seeing from the leg to the foot!😘
@@light9999have you ever jrrked it to her? She has nice pics online
"Shut up, Spock! We're rescuing you!" "Why thank you, Captain McCoy." Best lines in the episode.
Loved it 😊
Absolutely
Yes... WE are rescuing you... the many risking themselves for the sake of the ONE. What makes Humans superior to Vulcanians.
My friends and I would always say "you would not have survived it" to each other in that Spock voice when we had some interesting, stressful or even fun experience. Sometimes we would say in reference to a social encounter with a lovely young woman. Example - Me: "I met this girl the other day". Friend "oh yeah, was she nice" Me (bragging): "you would not have survived it"
Spot on!!!
Fantastic character material in this episode; always one of Star Trek's greatest strengths! Your reaction is a touching example of how invested we are in these characters!
Bunny, you are always beautiful, but today... you really leave me breathless... you are wonderful 🌹
Thank you 😊
I'm always happy when someone as young as you can watch old episodes of Star Trek and realize it is about the characters and the dialogue. Not the special effects and not the sets.
It's incredible how interested she is, yet so young and so tuned in with a kind of dated series in today's standards.(and gorgeous with the star trek uniform on).
I think a lot of young people do enjoy the old Star Trek. Personally I’m 15 and I love it
This was known as a "bottle" show. This was a relatively cheap episode to film. No guest actors. No new sets to build. The only expense was the amoeba effect. Planet episodes are always more expensive whether they go on location or have to make a planet on a sound stage. My favorite lines were when McCoy said, "Shut up Spock, we're rescuing you!" and Spock replies, "Why, thank you, Captain McCoy."
McCoy is like my Dad whenever he yells. My Mom would complain about my Dad yelling so much. I had to remind my Mom that he's only happy when he's miserable. My Dad overheard this and started laughing at me. It was an inside joke with my Dad since I was was about 3 years old until he died about 22 years later.
One of my favorite episodes, you definitely see the friendship dynamics of the big 3 here more than anywhere else, especially since the "villain" of the episode has no personality but is a rather generic "big bad space thingie that has to be destroyed."
I like the guy who leapt across the bridge in front of the turbolift doors. I think the best reaction to a big jolt in the whole series.
These over achievers are always a joy to watch!
@@bunnytailsREACTS I don't know if it was in this episode, but there is a behind-the-scenes tale of an extra who actually broke his arm in one of these scenes where people are throwing themselves around the bridge.
@@OldTrekkie23 IIRC Eddie Paskey (Lt Leslie) said that guy who goes flying was a stuntman. The stage is not moving. They shake the camera and everyone jumps in the same direction.
i remember my brothers high school girlfriend making an intelligent point about the series and asking,"why they don't have seat belts on the bridge?"
yeah that leap alone was pretty incredible!
Spock's comment about human hardness was due to the fact that Spock was emotionally compromised.
1. When Spock rocks the galaxy is a better place.
2. The saving for me is the entire episode takes place in space.
I've loved Star Trek since 1971, they will never top the original series.
I am an original trekkie from 1966, and I agree. TOS is what started it all; it is the foundation of Star Trek. Live long and prosper.
I remember sitting cross-legged on the floor in front of the TV, watching this episode as a little kid the very first time it aired on NBC. Even then, I got the feeling of what a grave situation it was for the crew of the Enterprise, especially when Spock was recording his final message. At that age I didn't follow the more adult plots all that well -- "Lost In Space" was more my speed at the time -- but I still got the sense of how dire their predicament was and appreciated the way "Star Trek" was able to create such intense scenarios better than any other TV series at the time. As an added note, I still remember how sleek and futuristic the show looked when it was brand new.
The mole on the sea creature was the cell's nucleus.
I love when you tear up - you are so empathetic & tender and invested in these characters!
I love that, too.
The character moments between the big three and the believable sincerity from all of them are what make episodes like this some of my favorites. They're all 100% true to their characters, and it hits me every time because you believe that these guys love each other deep down inside no matter how many years they've spent in space together and how much they can annoy one another. It's always wonderful to see how much those same scenes affect you. 🖖
Agreed!
@@bunnytailsREACTSex sometimes Scotty could be tossed in to make a quartet,
remember.
I LOVE your Star Trek uniform. Your very beautiful and I love watching these with you!❤❤❤
Glad you like them!
This episode is an example of what is rewarding about watching the entire series in order. A person that just one-offed and watched just this episode wouldn't have the same level of appreciation for it. I'm sure it's fun for the actors and writers when they've got their characters established, and they can start writing and acting a show about complex beings that happen to work in outer space.
I've seen these episodes a million times, but it's such a joy to relive them through your fresh perspective! I love your nervousness as things get more intense, and your genuine relief when it's all resolved. As you say, intellectually we know that the characters will all be fine. But that's the power of drama -- the great writing and acting (and that music!) tricks us into feeling, just for a moment, that the outcome is in doubt. Keep up the good work!
Thank you!
Well said!
Any Star Trek fan who saw Star Wars in 1977 thought of the scene at 1:00
Yes!
Yup
Use the force Spock ...
Growing up in the 80s, Star Trek's influence on the original Star Wars was very obvious
When you pointed out how much they love each other, it reminds me of how none of them have families of their own. They gradually dedicated their lives to each other because they all share the same devotion to each other and a common moral ground. There are people like that in real life in the military, especially after the last 20 years.
Very well said!
Understand what you're saying. If there had been a fourth season, an episode was planned according to DeForrest Kelly, that would have involved his daughter becoming " involved" with Kirk. Complications would have arisen.
@@starmnsixty1209 Yes, but that story evolved into the third season episode called "The Way To Eden".
But, to talk about how it changed into its final form would be presenting spoilers. 🤐
@@bunnytailsREACTS About 15:19
Kirk had been wracking his brain trying to think of a word that could fit into the gap.
Whatever Spock said had to be one word with four syllables.
And, McCoy just happened to bring up "Antibodies", which has the same number of syllables as "Anti matter."
Kirk had his brother Sam, another star ship officer.
This was one of those episodes that proves good writing and good characters matters. Whether it's yester-year or today.
This is one of the better episodes of the latter half of the three-year run of the original series.
A kinda campy film version of this sort of plot is “Fantastic Voyage (1966)”. Another that’s a bit scarier is the Michael Crichton novel adaptation “The Andromeda Strain (1971)”. We used to watch them every time they were broadcast. Great reaction as always Bunny.
A strong highlight for me of the second season. I don't quite like as much as The Doomsday Machine, but this one is a great example of the tiad of Kirk/Spock/McCoy. It's so sweet and cute to watch bunny get emotional over a 1960s tv show. Most guys wouldn't admit to getting choked up over this. We all felt this way when watching TOS bunny, let me assure you!
Dear Mrs Bunny: you’re looking amazing, head to toe ❤. Just keep making your videos and you’ll definitely reach 100k 🎉❤😊
Thank you so much!
My pleasure
I see your fishnets. Haven't had or worn those since the late 60's, early 70's. Perfect for a 60's episode.
Yeah. The legs are pretty good as well 🙂
Yes, very nice addition to the uniform. Pantyhose were part of the original series uniform for female Starfleet officers. And they look great as well.
The hypospray delivers a very narrow high pressure stream of fluid that acts like a needle. They actually have something like that in real life. It's called a jet injector and was used to inoculate large groups of people. Apparently there were some problems that saw it removed from use. Though there is work to adapt it for insulin patients.
IMO they should have brought them back for Covid vaccination, the issues with them weren't that serious and it might have convinced some people scared of needles to get the vaccine.
I got a Swine Flu injection this way in the early '70s. I had a strong reaction to it( my arm hurt pretty bad). I don't know if it was the injection method or what was injected that caused it.
@@BlameThande they still use it a lot in movies and TV. Looks like an airbrush with the medicine in a vial attached to the top. It's usually a scene where someone is rushing to get an antidote and they make it in the last minute. Let's them get it quick instead of a much slower procedure involving a needle. I think there was one in Mission: Impossible 2.
I remember a measles shot given by my school nurse when I was around 10 back in 1969. By time I got back to class my arm was bleeding. I thought "this doesn't happen in star trek".
@@BlameThande Agreed. But, I think the downside is how painful they can be. As counter-intuitive as it is, the needle is actually far less painful because it opens up the skin neatly while the jet injectors have blobs of fluid ripping through the skin. All the military guys get them upon enlistment and it's quite the event, from what I've heard. But that aside, the technology is quite impressive and practical. I really did sort of expect that early vaccine centers would have included them, particularly with emergency and military personnel.
Your reaction to Kirk trying to calm Bones down with his "later, later, later" was the most delightful thing I've seen in a long time. 😊
Hey bunny loved your look for this reaction 👁️👁️♥️
You have one of the most cute and comfortable presentations on RUclips. It's a pleasure to watch you 🎉😅
I’m glad to hear that!
I always thought of that giant black dot as an early rendition of Pac-Man.
"Power levels are dead sir, but we saved a little for the lights!"
Glad to see the Galileo is back, complete with the NCC-1701/7 registry!
They reused the music from "The Doomsday Machine", even playing the theme of the USS Constellation for the Enterprise to rather effectively increase the tension.
Sulu took the day off. So Mr. Kyle got a haircut, got out of red shirt duty, and came up from the transporter room to steer the ship. Then when it really mattered, Kirk forgot his name.
Bunny rocks in blue!
But, the shuttle craft should have been covered with fried and charred goo.
When stars die various things occur depending on their size. EG the sun will grow into a red giant in 5 billion years, then the outer layers will blow away and it will become a white dwarf. To blow up into a super nova, the star needs to have 8 times the mass of our sun. To become a Blk hole, the star needs 20-25 the mass of our sun (ChatGTP)
This was a really fun episode. P.S. you look very nice in the blue uniform. 👍👍
Thanks 😊
It is around the middle of the pact in terms of an all-around epiosde; plot wise, there is not as much as other Trek episodes. However, from a character driven point, this is one of the best Trek episodes.
This is one of my favorite episodes due to the great writing, the acting, the mystery, the unwavering loyalty between friends, the competition between McCoy and Spock that masks respect and friendship, the cheese-factor, the drama, humor... This episode has everything in it that makes Star Trek the decades long phenomenon that has inspired multiple movies, TV shows, and books. And, yes, keep in mind this was dreamed up, written and filmed in the late 1960s. Amazing. Simply amazing
I love your reactions, because you always seem to notice things and interpret meanings that I hadn't, even after watching these episodes more than a dozen times each.
Speaking as a combat medic myself; we all accept our own mortality, but not others. McCoy is the same way and has no fear of his own death just the death of his crew mates. Remember that McCoy even shocked Khan when a scalpel was held against McCoys throat. McCoy responded with " It would be most effective if you were to sever the Carotid artery just under the left ear". Khan said he was brave and McCoy said he just wanted to avoid an argument. lmao
Kirk: Are you all right? What's wrong?
Spock: I felt a great disturbance in the Vulcan Force...as if hundreds of voices suddenly cried out in astonishment...and were suddenly silenced. 😶😶😶
**Honorable Mention: Those stunt actors on the Bridge. Tumbling, somersaulting....landing HARD.... 😫
"I've always felt that the Federation could have done well with seat belts." - Badly remembered quote from some interview or two.
People forget-- or simply don't know that Star Trek came before Star Wars. George Lucas had to be at least subtly influenced by the show for sure. This episode proves that. Also the Galactic Empire also had tractor beams and shields as well.
Star Trek and star wars are in opposite Galaxy's far far away
@@jupreindeerSomewhat related, one of the Death Star II gunners in Star Wars had the ultimate 'get rich after retirement' scheme: Safety rails.
It is good, but not my top 10. The City on the Edge of Forever is my favorite, 2. Doomsday Machine, 3. Trouble With Tribbles, 4. Errand of Mercy, 5. Mirror, Mirror, 6. Space Seed, 7. Amok Time, 8. Balance of Terror 9.(You havent seen it yet) , 10. (You havent seen it yet)
A While back I said that more would be revealed about the relation between Spock and McCoy. This is one of the episodes when I first watched it I say there is a deep friendship there. But it's not conventional in any kind of way. They are closer then they let on. Spock (For obvious reasons...) can't speak of their friendship. And McCoy's pride won't let him.
How many favorite episodes can we have? It's easier to pick out the few episodes I'm not fond of than to name all the good ones.
I know, it’s so hard to pick!
I personally do a Top 20 for each Season because I've found out that there's about 5 or 6 dogs or stinkers per season. The rest I absolutely love and yes that INCLUDES Season 3. They have 26 episodes per season so it works out perfectly.
This is a 'bottle show'. One that doesn't require new sets or guest cast and takes place on The Enterprise mostly.
The Doomsday Machine is another fine example.
No new sets. just made the Enterprise sets look a little wrecked and say it's The Constellation.
So this is where the Bones- Kirk nodding meme comes from! Go hunt down the GIF if you don't know what I am talking about.
Getting pretty far along in Season Two now. I had a science teacher who used this episode in a course, (one of many I bet). Nice to see the science uniform back, Bunny 🐇 by the way.
Thanks!
Spock: "Brace yourselves. The area of penetration will no doubt be sensitive.”
Ummmm
😅😅
In my top 10. This was my ST as a kid growing up in the 60s and 70s. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
The show always did a great job of creating real menace; as you said, even though you know they're going to be OK, they still reel you in with the "what if?" The organism was terrifying really, when you think about it. Would it eventually have been able to reproduce into a MASSIVE being? Think of how tiny our single cells are, and how MANY of them it would take to make one of us! I had forgotten how great this episode was; wonderful acting and real tension. Also I think the injections are somehow air powered, as if there's a technology that allows the medicine to get under the skin with no needle, thus the "whoosh" sound. It was called a "hypospray." Thanks Bunny!
You’re welcome, Raven!
I love the simple plot. It allowed the acting to really stand out especially their final recordings of commendations. (Bones, always delivers intense emotion to counter Spock) Great reaction!
I’ll say that Joseph Pevney did a great job directing everyone in this episode.
It's a shame this was the last episode he directed.
I completely agree. Thanks for pointing that out. Pevney was such a significant element to the series.
Pevney quit because he says the cast, particularly Shatner and Nimoy were too set in their ways and didn't take direction anymore according to Pevney
It's nice to see how emotional this show affects you. To me , it is obvious that you should have been born in my generation, to witness these episodes first-hand.
Good to know that in the future the Federation has abandoned the lame metric system in favor of the imperial system.
I love how McCoy's Georgia accent comes out when he says, "Vahrus."
I originally didn’t like this episode when I first watched it, but of course I was just a kid back then, but it has since become on of my top favourite episodes , and as always a wonderful reaction and emotional analysis. 🖖
One of my favorite lines from all episodes
Bones: “Shut up
Spock, we’re rescuing you”
Spock: “ Why thank you Captain McCoy”
Yes!
Back in the 60’s, the broadcast standards and practices prohibited the use of hypodermic syringes to inject medications, so they came up with a pressurized delivery system for McCoy’s hypos. They used a modified diesel fuel injector.
spock really botched the acetyl choline test all right!! Single cell organisms dont have any!
Bunny in a Star Trek uniform 😍
Hi Bunny. As always I enjoyed your reaction of this one. Very heartfelt. It's obvious you love the show as much as us early fans do and we appreciate that. When I first saw it as a teen I didn't really get into this episode. It's really grown on me over the years and it is a solid episode. As others have mentioned your blue uniform looks great!
Thank you!
Bunny: I love the new uniform. Please post some pics like you did with the red one.
So glad you enjoyed this one. The acting and dialogue is top-notch and it's written through character rather than just action which the best Star Trek episodes do so well.
Again great to see the complete episode - some of the “back and forth” character scenes were taken out in syndication.
It's awesome to see someone who feels as much for Star Trek as I do. Star Trek fucking rocks! Love it! 🙂
This episode has an interesting (if absurd) idea, but the writing is shaky. For instance, they know they are flying into a zone of darkness but once they are inside they suddenly don't understand why they can't see the stars. Dumb. And the conflict between McCoy and Spock seems forced and artificially generated in this story. They are professionals; they wouldn't be bickering when the ship is in dire peril.
It didn’t feel strange to me. The ship and/or crew are in peril in just about every episode but that never stops the two from taking shots at one another.
You have a point. Their claim and astonishment at not seeing the stars I chalk up to dramatic effect.
And the back and forth between Spock and McCoy? Competitiveness and differences of opinion. They are both friends but their disagreements are not malicious. They actually love and admire each other and would give their lives for one another and both are dedicated in their service to the ship, the crew and each other as individuals and friends.
Hey Bunny!
When did you switch to the Science Section? I like the look though! 😍
watching you enjoy this so much is beautiful
i wish i could give more than one thumbs up! Excellent reaction, science office Bunny!
Some classic moments and intense lines really make this a top episode.
McCoy regularly deals with death and loss as a doctor, the grief and intense feelings that come with that. he'd be hurt less if he was more like Spock.
Spock on the other hand deals with facts and figures daily, and wouldn't suffer emotional harm from that part of his life. Their roles and their emotional situations are reversed, and that's a bit sad.
Thank you!
Shaddup, Spock! We're rescuing you!
❤YES! Here it is. This is not only my favorite episode of Star Trek, but it is also my favorite episode of any television series ever
It has incredible science fiction, drama, humor, and the best character moments in the series.
The trio's dynamic is incredible. They all truly shine, playing to the best of their strengths.
This episode also really brings the music in so well that combined with the writing, it yanks the heartstrings, and I always get emotional.
Especially during the greatest scene in Stsr Trek.
Corridor]
SPOCK: Do not suffer so, Doctor. This is not the first time superior capability has proven more valuable than professional credentials.
MCCOY: Nothing has been proven yet, Spock. The DNA code analyser will give you the fundamental structure of the thing. You'll need readings on three light wavelengths from the enzyme recorder.
SPOCK: I am familiar with the equipment, Doctor. We're wasting time. The shuttlecraft is ready.
MCCOY: You're determined not to let me share in this, aren't you?
SPOCK: This is not a competition, Doctor. Whether you understand it or not, grant me my own kind of dignity.
MCCOY: Vulcan dignity? How can I grant you what I don't understand?
SPOCK: Then employ one of your own superstitions. Wish me luck.
(Silence and stares, then McCoy opens the hangar deck door. Spock walks across and into the Galileo. The doors shut.)
MCCOY: Good luck, Spock.
The performance. The music. The sci-fi. Holy shit is it great.
Now, "Shut up, Spock, we're rescuing you!"
they will never say it, but their family with love between all of them, i do hope you can model the uniform someday from boots to top 😘
"There's been a disturbance in the Vulcan Force." You called it! (Thank you for suiting up as a science officer.) On the subject of mourning great losses, I recommend the song Don't Let It Bring You Down. I give this a low B because it feels kind of desperate. It's an absurd monster (where and how did that thing ever get started!?), and this basically repeats how they blew up the Doomsday Machine, but thankfully it does perform beautifully as an excuse for good dialogue and character moments. That is a great strength of the show -- the plot may not make much sense, but out heroes will still get their chance to shine (even inside a zone of darkness).
To answer your needle question Bunny, in the 23rd century of Star Trek, they use a hypospray to deliver drugs instantly through the skin. Because the hypospray is bloodless, it is not contaminated by use. This allows it to be used on many patients until the hypospray is depleted.
Thank you 😁
The "plot" of this one is fine enough. A big over the top "sci fi" concept that fits the "monster of the week" level for 60's TV. It's how Trek handles character and the way THESE characters are written that takes the spotlight in this episode for me. The McCoy and Spock moments are a masterclass in showing us a relationship in a genre work that has more layers than on first inspection.
Fantastic character material in this episode; always one of Star Trek's greatest strengths! Your reaction is a touching example of how invested we are in these characters!
If we cared about each person, the human population would be smaller because each person would value each life more. Everyone would be dedicated to the life of each newborn child.
The trouble is we now live in a world that is about self interest and not about your fellow man. That has created so many problems over the past 30 years. It really is depressing and I don't see it getting better anytime soon.
Rather than the current situation where abortion often seems more preferable...😭😭😭
@@gbsailing9436 More people neglect their children than abort them. If abortion was so popular, we wouldn't have a world population of over 8.5 billion people.
@@gbsailing9436 That's because certainly in the UK abortion is considered the norm and the unborn child is never a consideration.... The sanctity of life as in the original 19th century context was thrown out the window a long time ago.
In other words, republicans would not exist. As George Carlin said of their ideology: "If you're pre-born you're good, if you're pre-school you're fucked." ZERO concern for actual children.
I just can't help myself...nice fishnets!
If you can get to Comic Con or a big Star Trek convention go in that uniform!!!!!!!!
The overall plot of this one is quite ordinary, I think. But the relationships are what make this powerful emotionally. You already are invested in the Kirk/Spock/McCoy friendship, it only intensifies as the series continues.
Very well said!
As usual a great reaction.
I appreciate that!
When you get to the movies will you be rewatching Wrath Of Khan? It will be more impactful after watching the whole series and the story leads into the 3rd and 4th movie.
Yes, but I don’t know if I will watch it on camera or just for myself
@@bunnytailsREACTSOh, if for nothing else but the engagement you should do an on camera reaction. WOK will help numbers dramatically I think.
I suspect, by the time you get to it, a full rewatch will be warranted. There is a ton of context you'll have which you previously didn't, and a lot of callbacks you might not have previously recognized.
I'd recommend watching it, and filming it... in production sequence, this time... and deciding, afterwards, if you think it's worth your time to put yourself through editing it for us all. At the least, put it up on Patreon, unedited.
Just my 2¢.
You make a cute science officer ❤
Your comment about the knives may not be that far off. The franchise was known for incorporating common objects into all sorts of props, and they did it brilliantly. But even the best props would mean nothing without the incredible chemistry the actors had with one another.
They made this episode a "bottle" episode. They didn't build any new sets or have big guest stars... in an effort to save money. Yet... this episode works very, very well. It has an interesting story and problem, and the interactions of Spock & McCoy really make it dramatic. The original effects of this episode even worked pretty well. The giant "Amoeba" is great.
24:42....Never apologize for "rambling", Bunny. I really enjoy hearing your thoughts and perspective on these episodes. That's just one of the reasons you're my favorite!!! ✌️❤️
THE AREA OF PENETRATION WILL NO DOUBT BE SENSITIVE
I'll see myself out before I even say it.
Let's not go there, people. Let's keep it clean, as tempting as it might be to comment on that line.
Spock said the length of the organism is 11,000 miles, width between 2000-3000 miles so avg of 2500 miles. That would make it 27.5 million square miles. The US is 3.8 million square miles. That is one big amoeba, over 7 times the US size.
Wow! 😮
Also between one-third and one-half the volume of the Earth and (assuming a density roughly that of water) about a tenth Earth's mass; or slightly greater than the mass of planet Mars.
Minimal low-budget special effects--the whatever-it-is looks like a blown-up microscope slide, or enlarged paints-on-film, or something. No sounds necessary. But it is not ineffective--the thing looks pretty scary, whatever it is.
Bunny, love your new science officer's uniform! Your red-shirt uniform makes me more nervous when watching. Although Ahura has a red uniform and she seams to not fall into the red-shirt troupe.
Scottie wears red too.
9:41 You know everyone and everything is in trouble when (cue "Doomsday Machine" theme music)....
and the somber, bass heavy, Spock Theme
@@aMulliganStew Naw, that is just personal "Conan cannot cry, so I cry for him" music LOL
ah, Saturday Aftenoon. Time to watch another episode of Trek, with BunnyTails. Thanks for doing this. Hope you're liking it.
This is an awesome episode that I don’t ever hear many people mention. It’s such a good example of the friendship of between Kirk Spock and McCoy. Also, I think the science uniform looks great!
Cynical viewers often find it unbelievable that Spock isn't the captain. As if logic is all it takes. Spock's first command ("The Galileo Seven") proved that logic isn't enough. And it certainly failed the starship that was entirely manned by Vulcans. Sure, Kirk doesn't have all the facts at his fingertips, but that's what Spock provides. And Spock does it so well that Kirk has gotten accustomed to getting that data on demand. Even when it just isn't there, yet. Often, a captain will have to make a decision in the absence of facts, yet it is still crucial to make the right one. Commodore Decker thought he was doing the right thing by beaming his crew off of his crippled ship ("The Doomsday Machine"). Logic would dictate that they would be safer on a planet, but Kirk would later call that an error in judgment.
Kirk does believe in going by the book, but only up to a certain point. When one is forced to wing it, one must go by what one's gut tells one. For that, one needs a pretty good, reliable gut. Thus far, when Spock fails to provide the data, Kirk's gut hasn't failed him.
The medicine passes through the skin without a needle.
They have had needleless pneumatic syringes for decades now actually; I received vaccines thru them when I was in the USAF over forty years ago. The problem is that the things leave indelible, permanent marks; at least they have with me. Most civilians would object to those, and I'm sure that's why you don't see civilians getting them even now. Also iirc they kind of hurt. But maybe eventually they'll get past these limitations.
@@jasontoddman7265 I can still barely see the mark on my shoulder where I received a pneumatic vaccine as a kid.
Jet injectors for medical use were fairly new when this aired.
Walking the gauntlet for inoculations and hearing the repeated "PSHT!" can still be a nightmare for anyone in the military or foreign services.
Bones may have a minor inferiority complex around Spock. Spock can think faster and is knowledgeable in all sciences including bioscience. But even Spock isn't AS expert at bioscience as Bones is, and he isn't qualified to do surgery like Bones is. If McCoy would think about the things he can do that Spock can't instead of always the reverse, he might in time feel less of this professional tension. The friendship grows nonetheless.