Enterprise is captured by pirates.
The story is undoubtedly silly, but I think it has a number of entertaining scenes. The premise of the Enterprise takeover is shaky, like many similar Star Trek stories done before it. There is no suspense, as we know the fate of all characters we care about, and the main twist is predictable from very early on.
For me though, it still works because most character moments are fun and likeable. Pike's goofy mutiny strategy and Spock's shenanigans with Nurse Chapel, although incredibly contrived, make me smile nonetheless. The usual themes are employed by the writers for Spock's dual identity and they work well. I also like his meltdown when he has to make a logic-free decision.
I think if you suspend the disbelief liberally it helps the plot unfold well. If you find certain events too much of a stretch, the entire episode might feel like time you'll never get back. Judging by the level of distain from other reviewers it did not go down well, but I personally do not take the plot details of fictional television seriously enough to be that bothered.
All actors are on good form in my opinion. One for me received harsh criticism, unnecessarily. I think this individual does a good job with the material and appropriately chews the scenery in a manner that plenty of Trek baddies have done before.
