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 👍
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.
My guess is that McCoy just likes giving Spock a hard time/teasing him, getting under his skin is a feat in of itself. Spock DOES have a lot of pride, you know, so McCoy teases him whenever possible.
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"
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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."
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.
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."
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. 🖖
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
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 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.
Funny coincidence, when this episode first aired, I had just begun a biology class in highschool. The next class after the broadcast, the teacher got so many questions he barely had enough time to get in the day's lesson! As the bell rang, concluding the lesson, the teacher told everyone: "See, Biology *is* a useful course!"
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!
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!!! ✌️❤️
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.
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!
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!
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 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!
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.
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!
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.
Bunny, you are not rambling. You are having the response from all the emotions. The sudden clearness of how intense it became as the crew gained the answers of how to destroy the creature saving the galaxy in the process. I thank you for the gift of your first views of ST:TOS.
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.
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.
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.
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!
The message Kirk receives at about the 1:25 mark is read by Robert (Bob) Johnson, the same voice that was used on the original Mission Impossible TV show to give Briggs or Phelps their mission briefings on tape, record, or other means before self destructing!
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.
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!
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. 🖖
❤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!"
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)
Back in the 70s we didn't have any way of recording pictures, but I had a cassette recorder and there were certain episodes I taped, crouching by the TV with a microphone. This was one of them. Knew every line by heart. "Anti-bod-eees!" "Shut up Spock, were rescuing you." "Thank you, CAPTAIN McCoy." "You may have written our epitaph, Mr Scott." "Don't be so smart, Spock, you botched the Acetylcholine test." Great suff, so many memories.
Thank you again....going to miss your tos reactions when you're done watching. Also,( hint,hint) that shuttlectaft model would look good on your shelf in the background.....
"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).
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.
Spock and McCoy are just good friends trash talking. That's just the way guys related to friends in the 60s locker rooms. (Did the same thing many times with Don ---- and it was done to us when we were called "The Dynamic Duo" and sometimes "The Odd Couple" by others.)
These analyses of the episodes at the end by you are the best of Reactions of Star Trek for me,personally. It's more than ," Oh,yeah.Liked it.5 stars.See you next time." It's honest.Heartfelt .It comes across as... you are investing your time and ours to getting the very best you have to say on the episode we're watching.That's the point.And... we get to go along on the ride with you .Keep doing what you are doing....Ramblings,included.lol
Terrific reaction, Bunny! I really liked how you compared McCoy's desire for survival with his willingness to sacrifice himself; good observation! And your emotional reaction to the interplay of Kirk/Spock/McCoy was appropriate and touching. Well done!
That was good rambling! That's what we are here for. It is very satisfying to see how you "get" these characters and situations. You really appreciate ST as a true fan.
I think this is one of the best Character-driven TOS treks there is and played on the McCoy-Spock dynamic great. I liked you uniform too, Blue is a good color for you.
It has been a long time since I watched the original Start Trek. That "friendly banter" between Spock and Bones was a lot more spicy than I had remembered.
Love your blue ST tunic. Seeing a woman in a blue tunic does it to me every time. Yes, this was indeed an intense, gripping episode. This encountered the most fascinating form of life to date on the show. They stretched the very limits of scientific possibility in this one. The cell actually fed on energy produced BY matter. The Zone of Darkness was equally on the very edge of scientific possibility. The scene where Spock sensed the death of the Intrepid very likely served as an inspiration for the scene in the first Star Wars movie when Obi Wan Kenobe felt the death of Alderan. This episode aired a year and a half after the Award Winning movie Fantastic Voyage, many similarities here. Note how they reused the music from The Doomsday Machine here. Most stars actually do not go supernova when they die. Instead, they may become white dwarf stars. But if a star is massive enough, then yes, it will go supernova, and then, it'll usually become a nebula. But if it's heavier still, it'll become a neutron star or even a black hole. There are some that will become magnetars, which are highly magnetically charged pulsars. Our sun will likely become a white dwarf star after it dies. We can only speculate what would've happened if this cell had become a multi-cellular life form. Yes, Spock was the most qualified to go on that mission and McCoy knew it. And Spock was also the science officer which added to his list of qualifications. It's important to remember how dangerous these away missions can be. I loved the part where McCoy yells out "Shut up, Spock, we're rescuing you!" That was hilarious.
It's so gratifying to watch young people like yourself reacting almost the same way us older fans did when we first starting watching Star Trek. I've watched several ST reaction videos and yours, I must admit, are the most genuine of all. You easily earned a like and a subscription from me. Love watching you and keep up the good work my dear.
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.
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
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.
My guess is that McCoy just likes giving Spock a hard time/teasing him, getting under his skin is a feat in of itself. Spock DOES have a lot of pride, you know, so McCoy teases him whenever possible.
"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!!!
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
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.
One of my favorite lines from all episodes
Bones: “Shut up
Spock, we’re rescuing you”
Spock: “ Why thank you Captain McCoy”
Yes!
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.
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.
Rambling is fine. Your rambling makes more sense than some others deep dive analysis.
Noted!
NO KIDDING! "do you want me to start making up some data?!" you tell him, girl! 😂 great reaction!
Thank you!! 😁
Vulcans in fishnets is a fantasy i didnt know i had
13:07
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
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'.
This was one of those episodes that proves good writing and good characters matters. Whether it's yester-year or today.
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.
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.
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.
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. 😊
Bunny wearing the blue uniform. Absolutely lovely. Truly amazing.
1. When Spock rocks the galaxy is a better place.
2. The saving for me is the entire episode takes place in space.
I love how McCoy's Georgia accent comes out when he says, "Vahrus."
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
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.
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!
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."
This is one of the better episodes of the latter half of the three-year run of the original series.
Spock's comment about human hardness was due to the fact that Spock was emotionally compromised.
One of the ongoing themes in Star Trek is that each main character is willing to lay down his or her life for their friends.
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.
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
They were great at creating this atmosphere, even if we knew that they're main characters, and are going to live, we still got emotional 🥺💯
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 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.
Funny coincidence, when this episode first aired, I had just begun a biology class in highschool. The next class after the broadcast, the teacher got so many questions he barely had enough time to get in the day's lesson!
As the bell rang, concluding the lesson, the teacher told everyone: "See, Biology *is* a useful course!"
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.
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!
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!!! ✌️❤️
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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 so nice to see someone moved the way we were when we first saw this years ago.
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 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 am glad that you are enjoying these episodes. Great writing and acting will hold up , even for new fans.❤
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.
It's awesome to see someone who feels as much for Star Trek as I do. Star Trek fucking rocks! Love it! 🙂
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!
The scenes after they penetrated the nucleus were always super trippy.
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.
Bunny, you are not rambling. You are having the response from all the emotions. The sudden clearness of how intense it became as the crew gained the answers of how to destroy the creature saving the galaxy in the process. I thank you for the gift of your first views of ST:TOS.
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.
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.
Always so fulfilling to see you enjoy what makes Star Trek the best.
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.
no redshirts were harmed in this episode
Vulcan redshirts were. All of 'em on the Intrepid were killed. On the Enterprise, you are correct.
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.
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!
Again great to see the complete episode - some of the “back and forth” character scenes were taken out in syndication.
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 message Kirk receives at about the 1:25 mark is read by Robert (Bob) Johnson, the same voice that was used on the original Mission Impossible TV show to give Briggs or Phelps their mission briefings on tape, record, or other means before self destructing!
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.
Spock: "Brace yourselves. The area of penetration will no doubt be sensitive.”
Ummmm
😅😅
I just can't help myself...nice fishnets!
The dark spot is the cellular nucleus.
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!
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. 🖖
❤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!"
You’re so awesome and relatable. Thank you for sharing your journeys with the crew!
You are welcome!
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)
Back in the 70s we didn't have any way of recording pictures, but I had a cassette recorder and there were certain episodes I taped, crouching by the TV with a microphone. This was one of them. Knew every line by heart.
"Anti-bod-eees!"
"Shut up Spock, were rescuing you."
"Thank you, CAPTAIN McCoy."
"You may have written our epitaph, Mr Scott."
"Don't be so smart, Spock, you botched the Acetylcholine test."
Great suff, so many memories.
Thank you again....going to miss your tos reactions when you're done watching. Also,( hint,hint) that shuttlectaft model would look good on your shelf in the background.....
watching you enjoy this so much is beautiful
Great episode. I've seen this episode DOZENS OF TIMES and it's one of many classic Trek TOS episodes.
"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).
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
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.
Bunny: We match
Me: Except for the fishnets….😊
As far as you know. The men could be rocking anything under those 3/4 length pants.
@@jsharp3165 😜
Spock and McCoy are just good friends trash talking. That's just the way guys related to friends in the 60s locker rooms. (Did the same thing many times with Don ---- and it was done to us when we were called "The Dynamic Duo" and sometimes "The Odd Couple" by others.)
I really like the tension music that plays during those intense dramatic scenes.
This is in my top 5 favorite TOS episodes.
Nice!
These analyses of the episodes at the end by you are the best of Reactions of Star Trek for me,personally.
It's more than ," Oh,yeah.Liked it.5 stars.See you next time."
It's honest.Heartfelt .It comes across as... you are investing your time and ours to getting the very best you have to say on the episode we're watching.That's the point.And... we get to go along on the ride with you .Keep doing what you are doing....Ramblings,included.lol
I’m really happy to hear that, thank you!
Terrific reaction, Bunny! I really liked how you compared McCoy's desire for survival with his willingness to sacrifice himself; good observation! And your emotional reaction to the interplay of Kirk/Spock/McCoy was appropriate and touching. Well done!
That was good rambling! That's what we are here for. It is very satisfying to see how you "get" these characters and situations. You really appreciate ST as a true fan.
Yes. I watch to see someone ramble on about a show I have seen before. I am interested in her reaction more than the show.
I think this is one of the best Character-driven TOS treks there is and played on the McCoy-Spock dynamic great. I liked you uniform too, Blue is a good color for you.
Thank you very much!
Bunny: "Oh, it's backwards day."
Sums it up nicely.
It has been a long time since I watched the original Start Trek. That "friendly banter" between Spock and Bones was a lot more spicy than I had remembered.
Shatner keeps calling Kyle "Mr. Cowl."
Is that Shatner's Canadian pronunciation like "sabotaaage"?
One thing that would have been a good topper would be to see the Enterprise covered with slimy looking globs when she flys away.
You need a hug after this one. 😢
Oh, for sure!
"I always get so nervous when their lives are in danger even knowing that they're going to survive" Good. You're immersed
Love your blue ST tunic. Seeing a woman in a blue tunic does it to me every time.
Yes, this was indeed an intense, gripping episode. This encountered the most fascinating form of life to date on the show. They stretched the very limits of scientific possibility in this one. The cell actually fed on energy produced BY matter. The Zone of Darkness was equally on the very edge of scientific possibility.
The scene where Spock sensed the death of the Intrepid very likely served as an inspiration for the scene in the first Star Wars movie when Obi Wan Kenobe felt the death of Alderan.
This episode aired a year and a half after the Award Winning movie Fantastic Voyage, many similarities here.
Note how they reused the music from The Doomsday Machine here.
Most stars actually do not go supernova when they die. Instead, they may become white dwarf stars. But if a star is massive enough, then yes, it will go supernova, and then, it'll usually become a nebula. But if it's heavier still, it'll become a neutron star or even a black hole. There are some that will become magnetars, which are highly magnetically charged pulsars.
Our sun will likely become a white dwarf star after it dies.
We can only speculate what would've happened if this cell had become a multi-cellular life form. Yes, Spock was the most qualified to go on that mission and McCoy knew it. And Spock was also the science officer which added to his list of qualifications. It's important to remember how dangerous these away missions can be.
I loved the part where McCoy yells out "Shut up, Spock, we're rescuing you!" That was hilarious.
Yes you were looking at her tunic right.
It's so gratifying to watch young people like yourself reacting almost the same way us older fans did when we first starting watching Star Trek. I've watched several ST reaction videos and yours, I must admit, are the most genuine of all. You easily earned a like and a subscription from me. Love watching you and keep up the good work my dear.
Now that would be interesting as a Magic School bus episode.....🤣🤣🤣
If you can get to Comic Con or a big Star Trek convention go in that uniform!!!!!!!!
Hey bunny loved your look for this reaction 👁️👁️♥️
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.