Terrarium

What an amazing episode. If only real life reflected this idea of enemies been able to find common ground and learn from one another. Melissa fully carried this episode. She owned it! This episode reminds me of why Star Trek. SNW is becoming my favorite of all Trek and this episode delivers in more ways than expected.

Overall, a good episode. Story, acting, character service, were all good.

It reminded me of some classic episodes (Arena obviously) and movies.

There were editing opportunities, and the Gorn animatics were so-so, but I liked the pace, and plotting.

Uhura's choices, and Pike's as well, were troubling.

Nevertheless, highly recommend.

This is probably the best episode so far of Season 3. Good themes, some interesting ideas and not too much of the humour that has spoiled a lot of SNW of late. This one seems to have a little more faith in the ideas and execution than more recent episodes. However, Ortega constantly speaking her thoughts gets very annoying. It's like the writers and director felt they needed spell out every single moment rather than thinking the audience might actually be able to work it out for themselves! But explaining everything aside, it's a much better effort all round. Looking forward to the season finale next week!

I have watched this series since it began. It has been creative while managing to maintain Star Tek canon. There have been some exceptionally creative episodes that broke new ground for a Sci Fi television series. This particular chapter allows us to look deeper at the Gorn while learning a bit more about the mysterious Metrons.

A lot was tied together in this offering. And a big question remains. Can humans and Gorn live in peace. EXCELLENT EPISODE.

Finally, an actual Star Trek episode on this series that calls itself Star Trek. This is, one might say, basic, certainly for the standards of this gimmick-obsessed series. But in this simplicity lies its strength because we get very solid character development for an underutilized crewmember, Ortegas, as well as many good moments for Uhura too.

Sure, the Enemy Mine plot is a bit tired - and the story certainly didn't need the TOS fan service twist at the end, the worst part of this otherwise excellent episode, but aside from the stunning visuals and sense of danger, the relationship between the characters is very moving, so much so that I may now harbor resentment against La'An, who of course didn't have the eduction in cooperation, trust and overcoming prejudice that Erica - and we - just had. This is the Star Trek ethos, and I'm glad that it can still be seen on this show occasionally.

More of this please and less of the comedy!