Metamorphosis
- Episode aired Nov 10, 1967
- TV-PG
- 50m
While returning to the Enterprise aboard the shuttlecraft, Kirk, Spock, McCoy and a seriously ill Federation diplomat find themselves kidnapped by an energized cloud.While returning to the Enterprise aboard the shuttlecraft, Kirk, Spock, McCoy and a seriously ill Federation diplomat find themselves kidnapped by an energized cloud.While returning to the Enterprise aboard the shuttlecraft, Kirk, Spock, McCoy and a seriously ill Federation diplomat find themselves kidnapped by an energized cloud.
- Lieutenant Hadley
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- The Companion
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- Lieutenant Leslie
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- TriviaA few scenes featuring Elinor Donahue had to be re-shot, because the original film negatives were damaged and couldn't be used. Portions of the planet set had to be rebuilt, since other episodes were shot there by that time, using different sets. Meanwhile, Donahue got pneumonia and lost ten pounds. To hide this, they put Hedford's scarf around her neck and upper body. However, her weight loss is still visible on her face. The re-shots were not directed by Ralph Senensky.
- GoofsThe shuttle craft used is called the "Galileo". The Galileo was destroyed in The Galileo Seven (1967). However, the Enterprise would have put in for re-supply at least twice in the time since then. "Galileo" was simply replaced.
- Quotes
Captain James T. Kirk: You say you can communicate with it. Perhaps you can find out what we're doing here.
Zefram Cochrane: I already know.
Captain James T. Kirk: You wouldn't mind telling us?
Zefram Cochrane: You won't like it.
Captain James T. Kirk: I already don't like it.
- Alternate versionsSpecial Enhanced version Digitally Remastered with new exterior shots and remade opening theme song
- ConnectionsFeatured in Cinematic Excrement: Spock's Brain (2014)
However, there are a few notable exceptions. "Metamorphosis", a Star Trek offering from the second season, deals directly with the emotional phenomenon of love and affection without lapsing into contrived sentiment. The story even propagates the universality of love while being at its essence pure science fiction. The usual trio, Kirk, Spock and McCoy are aboard the shuttle craft with precious cargo, a woman ambassador whose negotiating abilities are regarded as the only hope in stopping an interplanetary war. Simultaneously, the woman is afflicted with an uncommon illness that needs to be treated on the Enterprise. The three enterprise crew members are on a mission to bring the woman to the Enterprise and treat her so she can return to the negotiating process that will hopefully end the conflict. Their course is thwarted when a strange energy field appears to take control of the craft and send them onto a tiny planet.
They find a human being, Cochran, who claims he was marooned there many years previous. And residing on the planet is the strange energy field that is determined not only to be a living entity but also having sentience. He calls the energy creature "the companion". At first we are led to believe "the companion" is keeping Cochran prisoner. But as the story unfolds, we learn that the companion is even more than sentient. It has true human-like emotions for Cochran.
A wonderful episode that can stand up to the best love stories with a wonderful unexpected turn-of-events. And highest marks for the two guest stars, Elinor Donahue and the late Glenn Corbett. Only the superb acting of this episode makes it work. Not to be missed, and can be enjoyed by even non-sf viewers. And it probably is the only Star Trek episode that requires a box of Kleenex!
- classicalsteve
- Jun 23, 2008
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