Fairest of Them All

Before I effuse, I'd like to pose a question for the writers and actors: how did you, one or two generations younger than we who watched this from '66 on, nail the mood and themes of our beloved Star Trek?

This continuation of "Mirror Mirror" Season 2, Episode 4 of the original series is everything a fan could want. Picking up where the original ended, this follows the story of the returning evil Kirk, Uhura, Scotty, and McCoy and what becomes of the final scene advice Kirk dispenses to evil Spock.

While concentrating on Kirk, we see enough of Uhura, Scotty, and McCoy (whose evil counterpart is especially mind-blowing) to tie up all of the loose ends that you as a fan have been wondering about for nearly 50 years. The writing in this episode demonstrates immense respect for Roddenberry's original vision and the acting, music, and direction pays fan service of a quality unmatched in the world of Sci Fi. Special recognition should be paid to casting who somehow found in Asia De Marcos a perfect embodiment of the look and feel of Marlena Moreau as defined by Barbara Ann Luna in the original series.

If you have any interest at all in the original series and are a fan of the original "Mirror, Mirror", do yourself a favor and set aside an hour on a Friday night to watch this on your best platform and get ready for a treat that will thrill you in the first watching and please you endlessly in repeat watchings. Thank you, all.

The Star Trek Continues endeavor is like a dream. This sequel to Mirror Mirror truly feels like what TOS would have done with it and every aspect of the mimic production seems to be clicking into place with this episode. The primary actors are delivering their lines more convincingly and let's face it, that's most of what their job is. With Spock's more prominent role in Fairest of Them All, Todd Haberkorn did a pretty good job of stepping into his shoes while distinguishing himself from Nimoy. On the plus side he gives the character more of a sage-like feeling, but on the down side he's a bit too restrained, clearly lacking Nimoy's brilliant expressiveness in conveying Spock's inner struggle. Vic Micnogna is channeling William Shatner beautifully and you can just imagine how much fun this is for him. Scotty is working out fine and the recasting of McCoy won't hurt. Grant Imahara seems to be giving a decent performance.

The writing, the direction, the sets and costumes: everything is firing on all cylinders, here. Honestly, watching this I felt kind of like I was in a cool dream about watching a lost TOS episode and I can't wait to see what they'll do to top themselves. Bring on the Gorns!

Another great well done eoisode!! there should have been a spin off series in this universe

I never thought it could have been done this way, but it did...yet the only thing I feel that was just a pinch flawed was when Spock donned the captain's top at the end. Just didn't seem right, but then again, Spock found a way to become captain of the Enterprise.

I wish I would have known about this series when it was released in 2013 as the continuation of a few of my other favorite episodes are here. It's a great addiction now to watch these.

Job well done! A tip of my hat to the success of this unique and pleasant series that is very imaginative in every way that the original series is as well.

Sequel to Original Series episode - Mirror, Mirror.

Despite a flaw with some of the acting, this is an entertaining hour.

You have to be honest in these reviews and in this case being honest is a struggle. I have the greatest respect for series star Vic Mignogna (Kirk) who was also apart of the writing/production team. Vic is normally great but he obviously struggles in scenes where he has temper problems.

His acting in this hour reminds me a lot of William Shatner in the Original Series episode - Turnabout Intruder - where Kirk's body is taken over by a woman. Yes, Vic's angry moments in Fairest of Them All come over as a bit effeminate.

Frankly, I find STC a very hard show to review and give a rating to. I find the odd flaw in some episodes (like this one) but I keep finding myself returning for repeat viewings? Perhaps the amazing match ups to the old series just have me under a spell? Whatever the case, Fairest of Them All is well worth watching.