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RikerDonegal Aug 25, 2023

#StarTrek 46 (1968) - 10/10
A Private Little War, teleplay by #GeneRoddenberry.

1️⃣ One of the most exciting episodes. The action is non-stop. Spock is shot early on and sits out the rest of the story. Then Kirk is attacked by a creature and nearly dies. Near the end, McCoy is wounded in a gun battle. And there are several similar battles throughout. It's a crazy amount of violence for one hour of TV.

2️⃣ It's also one of the most thoughtful episodes. And among the bleakest.

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It really doubles down on the idea of the Prime Directive and the rules that these Starfleet people live by. But it all goes pear-shaped in this adventure, and we end on a sour note.

3️⃣ Great guest characters, too. Complex, interesting people.

4️⃣ Guest star #NancyKovack is gorgeous and is given a fun character to play.

5️⃣ First appearance of #BookerBradshaw as Dr. M'Benga.

6️⃣ Some great Spock-Chapel moments in this one.

#60sTV #SciFiTV