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This episode is once again one of the concept episodes and takes a critical look at what Star Trek actually is, what Starfleet embodies in all its facets, and how the characters in particular live out Roddenberry's ideals.

With emotionally well-placed moments, it explores what connects the characters with responsibility, idealism, and optimism without seeming too contrived.

Through this lively structure and the different perspective, you get to know the dynamics all over again at this "late" point in the series.

The overarching story, on the other hand, is relatively simple and would hardly have been enough for a really good episode without this approach, but in conjunction with it, it works really well and really draws you in for this short runtime.

It seems as if the season has found its formula in the last three episodes, and I hope it maintains this strength in the remaining episodes and the two upcoming seasons.

Two good episodes in a row, for the first time since "Those Old Scientists" and "Under the Cloak of War" in season 2.

A real recommendation for a Pre-TOS series. Strong interactions between the cast, familiar dynamics, it was just really fun.

At the same time, however, the other half of the episode was entertaining and intellectually and morally challenging. The concept presented to us, the casual genre mix, and a big question that makes you think back to Voyager-the episode demands a lot, but it also shows a lot and gives a lot back. A little uneven in places, but the questions remain at the end, and that's a good thing.

The best episode of the season and one of the best episodes of the entire series.

After the rather disappointing start to the first half of the season, "Through the Lens of Time" does a really good job of telling a new and exciting story.

First of all, the set design looks incredible, and the way it is integrated into the story keeps the tension high throughout. Individual fates play a very important role, previous events are interestingly integrated into the narrative, and the emotions are strongly conveyed to the viewer. You can feel what is being told here, and how it is being told is essential to the foreground.

The episode feels like the prelude to something even bigger, for which the Gorn were just a small foretaste.

The stakes are raised, the characters interact fluidly with each other, and the narrative is elevated to a higher level, which will hopefully pay off in the coming episodes and perhaps even beyond into the final seasons.