Star Trek - Destruction Sequence

[@00bikeboy]

This episode is another example of why the original Star Trek is and remains the gold standard.

[@toomanysecrets6934]

I concur.

[@andregodfrey3022]

Exactly 💯

[@ballantrae101]

“I make no deals for control of this ship sir” This was what made TOS great, we regularly see demonstrations of confident principle

[@daboys1215]

The ending of this episode is just so sad. Their entire planet has been destroyed by their hatred. They both beam to the surface to continue their fighting. Uhura asks the captain. "Do you think hate is all they ever had?" Kirk responds, "No. but that is all they have left."

[@JustMe-vk4fn]

Yet another warning that *we* as a world, have chosen to ignore....

[@daboys1215]

Ok That wasn't an exact quote. I just watched the episode.

[@carnevale366]

​@@daboys1215No worries. You made your point, and an excellent one it is.

[@julijakeit]

@@JustMe-vk4fn I love you, random citizen of earth.

[@JustMe-vk4fn]

@@julijakeit Thank you kindly. :) And I love you back. There *Is* a majority of decent people in this world and the sooner we recognize it and become the caring community we *could* be, our world will become the paradise it *should* be.

[@Demonizer5134]

Will Riker was a master at bluffing in poker. Captain Kirk was a master at bluffing in war.

[@MrMoorkey]

last first Kirk could bluff, and win, at poker with no cards in his hand.

[@ianciti]

i'd say riker was alright at bluffing in war, the bluff they pulled to pull picard back from the borg cube was QUITE cunning.

[@socalcraigster]

Kirk wasn’t bluffing!

[@davidbeaulieu4815]

Are you forgetting when riker had his own command of that piece of crap ship pulled the ultimate bluff and beat those Ferengi? Riker can hold his own.

[@tuttt99]

@John Everlasting Except on Tuesday.

[@gaoutlaw]

They used the exact same code sequence in Star Trek III. Pretty neat how it tied together.

[@evknucklehead]

Too bad they didn't get a chance to use the abort code in Star Trek III. But I guess the end result is better, as they got a new ship to play around in.

[@Locktwiste72]

Now THAT'S continuity!!

[@Reoh0z]

@@evknucklehead I knew it was an insurance scam.

[@JGG1701]

​@@evknucklehead And got Mr. Spock back as well. 😊

[@sandal_thong]

Too bad the movies other than IV and VI didn't have social commentary. I felt Kirk at 50 was too young to be feeling old and worn out, but that's what the writers wanted for II. Then they had to undo Spock's death in III and undo the destruction of the Enterprise in IV.

[@jessefrankel2055]

One of the very best episodes, and Frank Gorshin was outstanding.

[@colormedubious4747]

But not one riddle. /sadface

[@stanleyhornbeck1625]

Was Frank Gershwin the riddler?

[@PC4USE1]

This sequence is outstanding, Frank Gorshin is outstanding but the episode as a whole is a bit heavy handed. Rodennberry was trying to prove a point about racism,which was good,but he laid it on a bit too thick here. Subtlety would have been better.

[@cmillerg6306]

Stanley Hornbeck frank gorshin was the riddler, but for a brief replacement by Askin of the Addams family

[@bestlogicmaster9723]

@@mackloyd687 Actually it was on, "The Search for Spock", ST 3.

[@maxxxmodelz4061]

One of the best episodes ever in Star Trek history. Very relevant, even today.

[@bovnycccoperalover3579]

Especially today

[@patrickwilson1459]

One of my favorites too.

[@jamesbrice6619]

It was and is ridiculous garbage

[@fucheduck]

in more ways than one.

[@charlesstemple2362]

@@fucheduck we need to bring this kind of moral character back to tv again

[@warsurplus]

This show's stories were so far ahead it's time. Holds up well 60 years later.

[@georgebeierberkeley]

TOS was in its time. The 60s were a time of struggle but also of enlightenment. We've slipped a long way since then.

[@anitaalyabiev]

He didn’t over-act, this was absolutely priceless 🙌🏼

[@chrisstetsko5020]

Excellent poker face at the moment of eminent destruction.

[@madlion1988redeemer]

People forget that Star Trek was one of the first TV shows that attacked all types of social injustices practices. The prejudice of racism because of skin color. Two from the same planet that looks identical unless you really pay attention to their faces which actually have the color on the opposite sides. Beautiful! How simple Star Trek reduced racism to silliness.

[@lancer525]

Imagine that.... Star Trek was "woke" from the beginning, and it's only been within the past year or so that the whole concept of being socially conscious has become controversial... The difference? Look at the media back then. Compare it to now. There's your answer.

[@thunberbolttwo3953]

@@lancer525 No star trek was liber not woke from the begining. The woke star trek is the nu trek which is both racist and sexist.

[@katnerd-Glen]

@@lancer525 Star Trek didn't teach you to hate those that disagree with you, it's message was, generally, compromise, compassion, and understanding. "Woke" simply tells those who follow it to hate and destroy any who disagree without attempting understanding.

[@buffymcmuffin5361]

Star Trek had the first inter-racial kiss on Television. Between Kirk and Uhuru

[@rationalmuscle]

Yes, indeed. But unlike modern times, Star Trek was smart enough to put the blame on both parties. Today, the blame socially is squarely on one - and hence it will never be resolved, especially as we continue to turn a blind eye to reality.

[@robertjenkins3308]

Star Trek's third season deserves a lot more credit than it often gets, and this scene is a great example of why.

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

Star Trek was actually cancelled after the second season but protesting from the fans brought the show back for a third season.

[@dalethelander3781]

Then, we had "Spock's Brain", "The Lights of Zetar", "Turnabout Intruder", and more.

[@robertjenkins3308]

Yes, just like Season 1 had "The Alternative Factor", and Season 2 had "The Omega Glory". I never said Season 3 was perfect, just that it didn't get enough credit.

[@144Donn]

As a teenager I recall the profound reaction I had to this episode when realizing along with Kirk, their only difference was the pigmentation\colorization on either side of the face. I too assumed they were the same. Any Martian or alien who would visit earth would wonder what all the fighting we humans do, is about. The profundity of my realization on that day, has not left me since then. We humans are a family! BIG DEAL if you are white, black, brown green or pink! Big Deal! You are my brothers and sisters! Now, let's get on with life and fight just a little less!

[@toomanyaccounts]

Pinkskins!

[@urbanhesse6084]

Its more aboyt the left or the right these days

[@drlong08]

As Mel Brooks once said, "Brought to you in glorious Black and White!....no offense!" I had the same reaction when seeing this on TV and it was great classic Si-Fi writing.

[@A.S._Trunks]

@@urbanhesse6084 Political division is getting worse now.

[@oreally8605]

A lot less. But the only way that can happen is if people obeyed Jesus...

[@mnirwin5112]

What is really impressive is the stoicism of the bridge crew, during what (for all they knew) might have been the final seconds of their lives, if Bele hadn't cracked.

[@rikk319]

They likely took an oath as members of Starfleet, like military has done for years. They knew the dangers of being a member of the Enterprise crew. Some of them may have shown nervousness, but none of them cracked. You could see the command qualities in Spock and Sulu, though--neither showed the slightest consternation while looking death in the face.

[@charleswest6372]

Kirk didn't fool around-!

[@efone3553]

This episode stuck with me long after it ended, and that was decades ago. Clearly one of the very best star trek episodes.

[@DavidEvans_dle]

This episode was ahead of it's time. Love how Lokai always begs for help from total strangers. :)

[@markgrant4954]

I love how the rest of the crew relaxed AFTER Kirk gave the final code, like they figured there was a reasonable chance of him saying "Ah screw it, computer. Full send."

[@joeschmoe233]

This episode is great, it lets us see one of Shatner's great over acting scenes when Bele leaves the bridge. He just utters his name "Bele" then the next scene cuts to Shatner shaking his head saying they have no where to run. Classic Kirk....

[@IRMentat]

It’s not overacting, it’s theatre.

[@arseface2k934]

​@@IRMentat which on TV is overacting.

[@drcrumpler]

I met a very engaging Frank Gorshin and told him, aside from my Batman gushing comments, that I saw a blooper reel of him doing Cagney in the transporter chamber. He laughed and told me he didn't think they were filming when he did that.

[@brianstark2219]

Gorshin was a great impressionist. One of the best. I actually thought he was better than Rich Little

[@drcrumpler]

@@brianstark2219 Loved watching him on Ed Sullivan when he did Burt Lancaster & Kirk Douglas. The man was a great actor AND a great person to talk to. He took time with his fans.

[@lazyhazeldaisy9596]

WOW! Even sitting here with my cup of tea I was holding my breath, Bloody Hell that was a great show.

[@michaellaplante230]

👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🖖🏾

[@Nine-Signs]

Contrary to pop culture opinion and barring the odd moment of ham due to the script, Shatner has proven over a lifetime of work that he is a seriously good actor. Much overlooked for many a casting due to being typecast as Kirk, these days typecasting seems to be less apparent for many actors.

[@AnthonyStJames]

@@Nine-Signs Agreed, Bill could overdo it sometimes but he did have his share of great scenes in Star Trek OS. My personal favourite was in City on the Edge of Forever when he had to let Edith Keeler (Joan Collins) get run over. I still enjoy that episode a lot. PS- Does anybody remember Shatner doing a TV movie for NBC during the Original Series run? He portrayed Alexander the Great! Not sure how I remember that, but I do.

[@TheMule71]

@@Nine-Signs And TJ Hooker. Or should I say TJ Laser...

[@philosopher1a]

YUp after 50+ years it still holds up

[@mchesler44]

MINE is the FINAL COMMAND...EPIC!

[@getanimated6889]

I think that casting them as the same race with different colours on each side was kind of the point.

[@roundtheloopandback]

Genius is what it was and prooves how totally stupid racism is

[@paularose8430]

Kirk is the man . Best star ships captain ever .

[@davidgiles4681]

That show was a direct black/white comment on race relations. Both originated from a similar genetic stock. But, (down the line) they split into reverse genetic coding. The final scene is both fighting (forever) in space. The Enterprise continued on its mission. Yet, a multi-cultural crew continued on their mission of exploration (not fighting against each other - but helping each other to perform a single duty). That was the point of this episode.

[@dav5666]

"I make no deals for control of this ship." Boss!

[@jeffclark1129]

Frank Gorshin was excellent as Bele, the ingratiating Commissioner from Cheron. He met his match when he tried to outmaneuver Kirk at every possible turn. Only after he forced his willpower over the Enterprise to reach Cheron did Bele (and Lokai) realize their 50,000 racial war totally destroyed the inhabitants. It was a great episode about the stupidity and destructiveness of racism.

[@tnawcwvictoria]

Frank Gorshin was born to play a bad guy Star Trek, Get Christie Love, Charlie's Angels, but he will forever be known as The Riddler in the 60's Version of Batman God Rest His Soul

[@dbtech4562]

Also was a villain in Buck Rogers.

[@marcusalvarez370]

Frank Gorshin was a great 60's villain God Bless Him. Rest In Peace.

[@noahpartic7586]

Frank Gorshin was a worthy product of his time, loved seeing him as The Riddler...another worthy role next to this 1 here. Replaced he can never be😭.

[@davewatson9507]

I so enjoyed this show as a teenager. I was the only one in my group of friends who liked it. None of them are my friends anymore...

[@harryseldon362]

Frank Gorshin was a once in a million talent. Love this episode because of him.

[@stevelewis6480]

And at warp 10 were going nowhere mighty fast!

[@evknucklehead]

To be fair, this was long before Gene redid the warp speed charts making Warp 10 the point of being everywhere simultaneously. He didn't establish that until a year or two into Next Generation.

[@Soulsphere001]

We can also assume he was giving an approximation of their actual speed.

[@331Grabber]

Then they undid that in TNG with ships going warp 13 in the last episode. Always thought the exponential warp factor stuff was stupid any way.

[@MsAlexisPiazza]

Did they turn into salamanders?

[@MGSBigBoss77]

Even when he redid the Warp charts for Next Generation he shouldn't have made the TOS episodes inconsistent when these episode had the Enterprise reaching speeds of Warp 10 and above as several episodes did in extreme circumstances? Roddenberry should've made Warp 12 the limit of the universe i reckon.

[@daffidavit]

Nurse Chapel, thank you again for the voice of the computer. I guess being the beautiful wife that you were to Gene Roddenberry, you had something to say in this episode. The computer words that you hear in this episode were the same as the person who played No. 1 in the original pilot series at her best as Captain Pike's first officer. The rest is Star Trek history. And if you don't know what I'm talking about, you don't know your Star Trek lore.

[@deanbrainard5851]

You know your star trek. Same lady did them all.

[@chloedevereaux1801]

majel barrett

[@chrismc410]

@@deanbrainard5851 1966-2009

[@dalethelander3781]

Gene also had the hots for his assistant, Susan Sackett. And he unsuccessfully tried to get into Gates McFadden's uniform trousers.

[@490Believer]

I was 10 when I saw this scene for the first time. It affected me for months-my mom even took me to a psychologist. He was ahead of his time; he diagnosed me with autism and a photographic, not eidetic, memory. I can still picture our black-and-white television with that scene playing to this day. It also helped shape my mind to learn mindful balance in good, bad, and terrible situations; from family conflicts between my seven siblings to study discipline through grad school, during the time one of my nephews took his life to being a responsible dad, this scene has been with me even now. All the other scenes pale in comparison in my mind.

[@PhilDrury]

Brilliant episode, and one of Frank "Riddler" Gorshin's great performances.

[@christopherthorkon3997]

00:51 Great reaction by Scotty. After this he went to his quarters and had a few belts of Saurian Brandy.

[@leftcoaster67]

Scotch.

[@chrissmith7669]

It is, green. Lol

[@LordZontar]

"You can use your will to drag this ship to Cheron, but I command the computer. MINE is the final command."

[@johnbertrand7185]

Great work by Gorshin, one of Trek's great all-time scenery chewers.

[@donnabo3619]

This episode was the only one that my guardians let me watch as a child..I fell in love with Star Trek then!!!

[@oliveeisner8964]

Fantastic clip.The whole episode was a powerful & relevent message against racism in the late 1960's and perhaps even more so today 2017.

[@rascallyrabbit717]

Just wait until the summer of 2020

[@excrono]

@@rascallyrabbit717 Summer 2022 mark my words…

[@anthonydavella8350]

@@excrono still here. Once people realize its the media turning us against each other we will be far better off. Black, white and all inbetween

[@dbnews1430]

Summer of 2023. Status unchanged. Even with aliens from other worlds, it still hasn't stopped. Someone update this thread in 2024, let us know if this Star Trek episode is still relevant.

[@CompTechMike]

Spring 2024, still relevant. 😢

[@Walter-Anderson]

Kirk had balls of steel

[@JamesBond-ml3zp]

@mike Davidson yep!! Smart enough to know that he needed SPOCK!!!

[@Acein3055]

Yea. On a filming set.

[@leonardo899]

Too bad he wasn't wearing gray tights to show them off.

[@markm1784]

"...and at Warp 10, we're goin' nowhere mighty fast!" LOL

[@albertabramson3157]

Transwarp drive?

[@excrono]

Because the crew is staring to devolve into slugs.

The destruction of the Enterprise in The Search For Spock was saddening.

[@ashman187]

When the computer rules your life; Who controls the computer controls your life.

[@jediknight38]

The Kirkmiester plays a mean hand of poker, don't he?

[@virgilio6349]

The entire bridge crew "surely the Captain won't kill all of us just to make a point.... Right... RIGHT CAPTAIN!?

[@daffidavit]

This is the first time I can recall any on-screen TV usage of the word "disgusting" as a reference to racial prejudice. Over the many years since then, I've heard many people refer to the word "disgusting" when a derogatory racial reference was made. But this is the first time I've ever heard it on tV. See time sequence 4:00.

[@iheartbridalcouture5989]

Gorshin was highly underrated as an actor. I remember him on Carson doing impressions of Kirk Douglas. Classic

[@andrewmalone9143]

I like how the computer is intelligent enough to halt the countdown when Bele says "I agree" like as though the Enterprise realized it was a bluff. It certainly never really showed that ability in the rest of the series it more just analyzed data that was given and relayed information. Unless perhaps a scenario such as this was implanted into the computer beforehand so Kirk could use self destruct as a tool. I doubt that though.

[@221b-l3t]

It probably errs on the side of not becoming a hydrogen bomb, if in doubt. A line or two of code would do it, like 5s countdown recycle if interrupted by the Captain.

[@Mastikator]

The password is "123"? They might as well go with "password"

[@mikahael1]

+Mastikator 123 Continuity was the password.

[@Riddler1701]

123? Thats amazing! I have the same combination on my luggage!

[@walterlevesque1733]

Yes command 1234! Du du duuuuuuuuuuuuuuh!

[@walterlevesque1733]

Space balls!

[@g00gleminus96]

SPACEBALLS! (I'm surrounded by assholes!)

[@ameliamariacanavezzi9287]

Kirk is a brave and clever captain!My favorite!

[@mattgandelman3445]

And at warp 10 we're going no where mighty fast lol. Always a great line

[@Victor-bl2ge]

Gotta love the pre TNG warp scale.

[@dalethelander3781]

​@@Victor-bl2geWarp 10 is supposed to cause problems with the warp drive IIRC.

[@terrathelunatic]

Imagine u were a redshirt who had just come within 5 seconds of a self destruct order with no explanation from kirk and then hes just like “alright everyone back to normal”

[@Imnotyourdoormat]

"Code 123? That's the same code I use on my luggage!!!"......

[@momokochama1844]

3:23 everytime I watch this I expect him to say "Me" :D

[@georgelape604]

Kirk is the man!

[@saml760]

The destruxt sequence was re-used, word for word in Star Trek III; The Search For Spock.

[@exoplanet11]

I think that int Search for Spock the password was changed from 123 to 0000 if I remember correctly.

[@C21L01]

Not exactly. Spock wasn’t there so the order fell to Chekhov but aside from that, the sequence was the same.

[@Thumper79]

It's the same sequence, the only difference is the final countdown was extended to 1 minute. Otherwise spot on with this episode.

[@221b-l3t]

​@@exoplanet11 I loved when they used 0000. Just like the PAL lock system on nuclear weapons. The unlock code was 8 x 0, to they wouldn't be stuck with unlaunchable nukes if the Russians nuked the government. So it was better to have them unlocked and usable.

[@VampireYoshi]

​@@exoplanet11000 Destruct 0, technically.

[@tomaswarner131]

I've been thinking of what to put down. This single episode gave me a glimpse of what Gene Roddenberry's vision was about.

[@dalethelander3781]

Gene wasn't in charge at this time. He had resigned as showrunner, disgustef with NBC's handling of the show. Fred Freiberger was brought in as showrunner. He later became showrunner for Space:1999.

[@jeffreyworthen7033]

The facial black/white white/black makeup on each actor....DOPE!!!....👍👍👍

[@germanher7528]

of course the most unthinkable password in the universe, "123"!!!!

[@orgonkothewildlyuntamed6301]

where the person who invented black & white cookies got his inspiration...............

[@Nine-Signs]

"The need for violence has long since past!" I miss the days when Star Trek served a purpose.

[@pauljackson2409]

That's what happens when you fall asleep with one side facing a tanning lamp. How embarrassing!

[@paradoxdea]

0:13-0:21The most powerful words ever stated!!

[@conscienceaginBlackadder]

A completely irresponsible design!

[@StonexxDemonmaggot]

Kirk isn’t having any of that shit! Haha what a badass.

[@lantrick]

I just KNEW Kirk would defeat the Riddler.....

[@everettnowack182]

Such power those two exercised. Yet, somehow were unable to use it upon each other.

[@michaelkelligan7931]

"The need to resort to violence has long since past?!".....Every other episode shows fist fights on the bridge! 😂😂😂

[@sandal_thong]

Maybe exaggeration to get through to them and make them think and learn some emotional control?

[@mbaxter22]

Back when I was in the Army, I once did my camo face paint like these guys as a joke. Good memory haha! Our lieutenant was not amused.

[@danieltadros3262]

I think he would have really blown up the ship. And the crew was going right along with the captain on the destruction computer program.

[@failuretocommunicate]

One of the few superior episodes from S3 and the entire series, in my humble opinion.

[@supersnow17]

Damn those first 60 seconds were gold. I'd have loved to see this when it first aired.

[@smurfydude77]

"The need to resort to violence has long since passed and will not be tolerated aboard this ship." From Kirk?!? Riiiight. File that with the Prime Directive and the "we don't use money" bit.

[@mikahael1]

+John Perkins well in Kirk's era they still did use money in certain parts of the galaxy. By the 24th Century though Earth no longer uses money. The Ferangi do because their entire society revolves around wealth and money. Hence why you still need Gold Pressed Latinum to trade with Quark.

[@CommanderBalok]

Plus, Kirk told the pergium miners on Janus VI (I think) that when the Horta got to tunneling, they'd all be embarrassingly wealthy. Dunno about them, but it takes a lot of money to embarrass me. Plus there were the lithium miners on Rigel that Mudd wanted to trade with. They were well off. Truth is, back then a series bible was far less comprehensive and writers could do what they liked with anything that wasn't in the series bible. As I'm sure Roddenberry did not work out precisely how much socialism was behind the Federation economy, I doubt the bible said much about it. Plus, Cold War, socialists were enemies.

[@OpenMawProductions]

Considering Kirk was April, and Spock was red as the devil in the Writers Bible, I think that's safe to say indeed.

[@philfitnesspt6139]

@@mikahael1 well actually this where continuity problems happen as in Kirk's era they don't use money at least that's what he says in star trek 4 at meal when the bill arrives but obviously this contradicts the points you stated they obviously tried to retcon with 4th film but as.fans are sneaky & we remember! 🤣

[@iansnyder274]

the black and white cookie aliens! they always reminded me of the those big half black and half white cookies you could get at a bakery!

[@JnEricsonx]

Literally eating one of those now.

[@lewisdunklin5565]

Kirk said he will blow it all up if hes not in command

[@krishurlburt7375]

I love how the computer is making the sounds of a type writer.

[@ritarene2965]

That's the same combination I've got on my luggage!

[@thomassmith6232]

They should have included the whole destruct procedure. The rising tension makes for a great scene.

[@meisterwue]

Real excellent series, real excellent after 6 decades ....remember it from my childhood❤

[@Biker65]

Kirk will always be the best captain of the enterprise.

[@mariodesimone3236]

Always.

[@phillipbegay2837]

Computer "About to destruct 4 3 2 1.... Um, what comes after 1?"

[@jayne-annephillips8000]

Grief that black paint looked sweaty and thick !!

[@yodaisgod2]

Great episode about racism.

[@cashwar520]

It isn't. It is about politics. Liberal vs Conservative. Red vs Blue. Showing how absolutely crazy either party is, neither being reasonable, creating war, and death in unison. Unending rivalry. GOVERNMENT CONTROLLED OPPOSITION.

[@Soulsphere001]

Cash War Actually, it is about racism. But politics works, too, to a lesser degree.

[@TiberianFiend]

It's a terrible episode about racism. It pushes the myth that the only difference between the races is color.

[@yodaisgod2]

Cash War nope

[@scottmatheson3346]

@Jammy joe if different iq levels made people incompatible when living together no human society in history, all of which freely mixed people of widely varying iqs, could exist. I recommend you stop regurgitating the talking points that have been fed you and try to think.

[@akken2112]

I liked The Commissioner when he played The Riddler in the old school Batman TV show back in the day.

[@mercurystarr]

Isn't that Batman's Riddler?

[@jimtuck1958]

Yep.

[@danielrodriguez248]

I believe it is, he came out in the munsters

[@swaldron5558]

Nope it’s penguin!!!

[@simonjackson7269]

@@danielrodriguez248 No...he did play the Joker in the original Batman....Penguin was played by Burgess Meredith.

[@improperbostonian6722]

@@simonjackson7269 No Frank Gorshin was The Riddler and Cesar Romero was The Joker in the classic 1966 TV show.

[@martinhanke1670]

Ultimate bluff, the carbonite maneuver.

[@scottgould6590]

60 years later and we still havent learned anything. And I dont easily see that we will anytime soon.

[@twofiveb]

FYI: Star Trek Season 3 Episode 15 “Let That be Your Last Battlefield” 1st broadcast on 01/10/69

[@JedEkert]

Frank Gorshin was excellent in whatever part he played. He was also a great comedian with flawless delivery.

[@markforster6457]

I always considered "The Riddler" to be a comedic villian. I was impressed with Frank Gorshin's ability to play a serious one.

[@pheenix42]

Wow, testes of neutronium there...

[@ADAMSIXTIES]

It's a good think Kirk didn't get a sneeze coming on then.

[@lakecrab]

And now a word from our sponsor ...Price Line Dot Com...

[@yahsoulbro2018]

One of my all time favorite episode of Star Trek

[@Sage2000]

“We are going nowhere really fast” hahahahaha

[@christianeaster2776]

I loved Frank Gorshin in this role. Up until then, I had only known him as a very good impressionist and comic. With the right role he could have won an Oscar.

[@charleswest6372]

Tense...Very tense. When I first saw this I sweated like a prize fighter-!

[@assignmentearth2899]

"Fascinating! Two irrevocably, hostile humanoids."

[@loneprimate]

"Code 123, genius. How could I have ever thought of that."

[@bobo1959er]

In many ways, I think this is the best episode

[@steelers6titles]

Riddler in Space

[@Naminski1a]

The U.S.S. Enterprise didn't self-destruct in this Star Trek: The Original Series episode until Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984).

[@simoneg8979]

I think he used 000 destruct 1 in the movie. But I could be mistaken. From what I've read 000 destruct 0 is an instruction to drop the magnetic containment fields allowing a full warp core breach while 000 destruct 1 is supposed to detonate charges to destroy the ship and get it away from an inhabited planet before breaching the core.

[@chrismc410]

Simone G it was destruct 0 but for some reason it didn't drop the containment field and somehow defaulted to Destruct 1. My guess is since the automation center was knocked out by the Bird of Prey, the computer couldn't drop the containment field and defaulted to Destruct 1, thus getting the destruction scene we saw. In Generations, we saw a warp core breach and as such, nothing was left of the Enterprise-D's stardrive section. No debris, no decaying orbit, no nothing.

[@sparrowlt]

highly debatable if it was even the same ship afterall.. Theseus ship paradox