Fairest of Them All

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.

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!

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.

In the mirror universe, after Spock's encounter with a parallel Kirk it tests his future with his Captain Kirk.

This recreates the end of the 1967 episode and picks just where it left off. It's yet another well written episode echoing a classic mutiny in true Star Trek style.

Here the Dr. McCoy Bones actor has been replaced by Chuck Huber and it's for the better. Michael Dorn who played Worf in Star Trek: The Next Generation voice cameos as the computer.

Impressively Asia DeMarcos uncannily resembles BarBara Luna who originally played the character Marlena Moreau in "Mirror, Mirror".

It mirrors perfectly the original Star Trek sounds, costumes, sets and more but goes one better encompassing the alternative Mirror universe sets and costumes.

Vic Mignogna and Todd Haberkorn again capture the characters of Kirk and Spock with sixties style acting without being caricatures of Shatner and Nimoy. In this episode Haberkorn gets to shine.

Credit to writer director James Kerwin and Vic Mignogna story skills which successfully continue the vibes of the original series.

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