Star Trek: The Original Series Vol. 09: Shore Leave / Squire of Gothos (DVD) Reviews

This is one of the most hammy volumes of Star Trek - good ideas neverthel ess, but in my mind neither of them really work and both turn out to be a bit of a cringe fest for the most part. First up is the Squie of Gothos - the enterprise encounters a mysterious planet and Kirk and Sulu disappear off the bridge. Follwing on from ...  Read the complete review

Passing the half-way point of its lengthy first season, Star Trek's writers continue to dabble in comedy with some surprisingly successful results, especially for those who thought the show's only humour came in some of its dodgy alien designs and plot clichés. Both 'Shore Leave' and 'The Squire of Gothos' are memorable, light-hearted ...  Read the complete review