The Immunity Syndrome
- Episode aired Jan 19, 1968
- TV-PGTV-PG
- 50m
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- Lt. Hadleyas Lt. Hadley
- (uncredited)
- Lt. Brentas Lt. Brent
- (uncredited)
- Starbase 6 Commanderas Starbase 6 Commander
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
- Yeomanas Yeoman
- (uncredited)
- Lt. Leslieas Lt. Leslie
- (uncredited)
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Did you know
- TriviaThis is the last time the interior of a shuttlecraft is shown in the series.
- GoofsAs Spock is about the enter the shuttlecraft hangar McCoy presses a button that opens the door. The faceplate on which the button is placed states "hanger" when it should read "hangar".
- Quotes
Dr. McCoy: Spock, how can you be so sure the Intrepid was destroyed?
Mr. Spock: I sensed it die.
Dr. McCoy: But I thought you had to be in physical contact with a subject before...
Mr. Spock: Doctor, even I, a half-Vulcan, could hear the death scream of four hundred Vulcan minds crying out over the distance between us.
Dr. McCoy: Not even a Vulcan could feel a starship die.
Mr. Spock: Call it a deep understanding of the way things happen to Vulcans, but I know that not a person, not even the computers on board the Intrepid, knew what was killing them or would have understood it had they known.
Dr. McCoy: But, 400 Vulcans?
Mr. Spock: I've noticed that about your people, Doctor. You find it easier to understand the death of one than the death of a million. You speak about the objective hardness of the Vulcan heart, yet how little room there seems to be in yours.
Dr. McCoy: Suffer the death of thy neighbour, eh, Spock? Now, you wouldn't wish that on us, would you?
Mr. Spock: It might have rendered your history a bit less bloody.
- Alternate versionsSpecial Enhanced version Digitally Remastered with new exterior shots and remade opening theme song
- ConnectionsFeatured in Harlem Theater (1968)
This is a solid episode with strong dialogue and character moments.
The story is not exactly enthralling as it involves a fair amount of time on characters reacting to the view screen and discussing the problem. It is also somewhat reminiscent of 'Doomsday Device', but without the same level of tension and excitement.
It's strength lies in the dialogue and characterisation, particularly the central three. The rivalry and underlying affection between Spock and Bones is captured perfectly in their conflict over a possible resolution. Kirk is put through a number of difficult command moments and effectively presents a leader under pressure. Other characters such as Scotty and U'Hura contribute in smaller moments.
Generally, the dialogue, particularly the sci-fi aspect, feels natural. Hearing them sound out a problem in a logical and methodical way gives a plausibility to the notion that these characters are explorers and scientists dealing with the unknown.
Visually it is strong, with decent effects and enough interest generated by something that should really not be that compelling. The best aspect is watching the characters interact and the camerawork and editing keeps me watching.
All actors are on good form especially William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and DeForest Kelley.
- snoozejonc
- Sep 5, 2021
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