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[@gallendugall8913]

One of a number of great Spock episodes that really made him the spirit animal for nerdy awkward children around the world for thirty years.

[@dandeliondown7920]

Great point. Spock would go on to become a timeless role model for intellectuals, and he would eventually add to his logic the additional characteristics of wisdom and even compassion.

[@davidjuby7392]

so true, when I was born I was part of the sixties scoop where the canadian government declared the Native population to be culturally bereft and incapable of raising children so they marched onto reservations, into hospitals and into homes and snatched every Native babies they could find and put them in orphanages. I grew up being despised by the white community because I was just an Indian and viewed as some kind of a freak by the Native community. It blew my mind when I saw Spock who as a half breed human Vulcan experienced the same issue where both sides could only see the negative from the opposite cultural background. I had always seen myself as just me with no one else like me and it was exciting to discover Spock and watch him learn to embrace the better characteristics of both sides and define himself.

[@MarkMcLT]

As brilliantly exemplified by Sheldon Cooper :)

[@docsavage8640]

30? Going on 60 now.

[@fredklein3829]

@@davidjuby7392 Sorry to hear that. I grew up in Montreal loving Star Trek and Spock but with a different set of personal problems.

[@lukefallon8276]

This episode really developed the dynamic between Spock and McCoy. But I think Scotty deserves some credit. He engineered the crap out of this show, adding to his rep as one of the best engineers in the Fleet.

[@interstellardave]

And Scotty was the most professional person there, aside from Spock. Everyone else gave Spock crap almost from the very start, which really irks me about this episode. Scotty gave Spock the respect he was due.

[@Wolfinger1935]

It's nice to see someone fall in love with these characters and this show, the way so many of us did 50 years ago. Brings back nostalgic memories of my youth.

[@tofersiefken]

This episode is a great example of a recurring theme. The need for human qualities, more than just pure, machine-like logic, or even computer level intelligence, precision, and speed of calculation, is crucial for command (of a human crew). This theme of gut instinct, emotional connection, and human "warmth" is woven throughout the franchise.

[@mattspatz2336]

Wonderful episode never tire of good startrek.must have seen this one 30 times

[@markallen2984]

One of my favorite episodes. It talks about duty, friendship, instinct, self-assessment, experience, intuition and adaptability. Spock really comes to terms with the reality that logic does not solve all problems.

[@johanlaurasia]

Yeah, good call about logic not being the be-all / end-all. Something that shows up in the reboot when he in conversing with...well, himself, and he suggests to 'young Spock' to not be afraid to rely on an 'act of faith', essentially pay attention to intuition, gut feelings, etc, and not just logic. Also agree it's one of the best TOS episodes.

[@winterbas8927]

@johanlaurasia, Agree and I would go so far as to say that out of Kirk, McCoy and Spock, Spock saw the most growth as a character.

[@docsavage8640]

@markallen2984 except logic was the solution if you actually think about what he did

[@datacipher]

@@docsavage8640yes. Bad take from the posters. Even Spock’s gamble was well calculated and correct. Nor was there a rational derived “solution”. Simpleton thinking….

[@tyharris9994]

Amazing that this holds up so well 50 years later.

[@gospyro]

The episdoe holds up, but sadtly the 'upgraded' special effects have not. I really wish they had remastered the series, and left all the old effects in place. The bad CG has aged far worse than the orginal practical effects.

[@EugWanker]

@@gospyro The new special effects looked poor even when they first came out. I was really disappointed they did this. They look so out of place, and always have.

[@justinplayfair4638]

The Galileo 7 prop was built by the model kit company AMT for the production in exchange for the model kit rights. Unfortunately after the series was cancelled the prop often sat in storage in a state of disrepair. Happily it was recently restored and has been displayed in various locations throughout the US. And while AMT has gone through many owners over the decades, it is still in business, and still producing Trek model kits including the Galileo 7.

[@randallwong7196]

Sounds like you've seen the same KZbin video that I have on the Galileo 7 prop.

[@starmnsixty1209]

👍👍👍

[@edgarcia4794]

Those and it's history is well covered at Sci-fi comic cons.@@randallwong7196

[@stevetheduck1425]

It's a company called Moebius that sells the Shuttlecraft kit, as well as an interior and crew set. They also sell an improved version of the old Enterprise Bridge, with added parts and crew miniatures.

[@justinplayfair4638]

@@stevetheduck1425 it is actually AMT, which is owned by a company called Round 2, that puts out the Trek kits under the brand name Polar Lights. Moebius has released two kits from the JJ Abrams films, the Kelvin and the Franklin, but their license is only for the Abrams movies. AMT/Polar Lights has the license for the rest of Star Trek. And that new Galileo 7 kit is really beautiful!

[@royroblox]

I was cooking and listening to this, and your very first note about “why would they put all the important people in this tiny ship” made me laugh out loud

[@tyharris9994]

The question I always ask is where are the seatbelts.

[@jasontoddman7265]

Why would they put all the important people in this tiny ship? To make the episode interesting to us viewers, of course. That and because Spock is the chief science officer studying a semi-unknown phenomenon with unknown scientific effects, McCoy is the lead medical officer there to tend to any medical needs of a crew studying a semi-unknown phenomenon in case of unexpected medical effects, and Scotty to tend to the needs of a spacecraft that might face unexpected technological problems while so close to a semi-unknown phenomenon with unexpected electronic effects. Really obvious when you think about it. And also if you want there to actually be a sensible, logical reason for them to actually be there.

[@mcbeezee2120]

Your journey through the original series is never-ending joy and fun for me, and I'm positive, also for my fellow Trekkers. Keep 'em coming, ma'am.

[@LeftoverBeefcake]

Agree 1000% :)

[@user-EricWatson55]

People who are fans of Star Trek The Original Series refer to themselves as Trekkies. 😉

[@mcbeezee2120]

​@user-ts8ig7dt7r Strange. Followed the series since the 60s and always heard "Trekkies". Then, after going to a couple of conventions in the 90s, "was told" only "outsiders" call us "Trekkies" and we the fans call ourselves "Trekkers". No matter. We fans are all in the know. Star Trek rules.😁

[@jimrocks22]

She really is great at this

[@pepsiman990]

The Galileo Seven is a GREAT Spock centered episode. One of my favorites. Live long, and prosper.🖖

[@cajunsushi]

Many of us who watched as children still get emotional just rewatching with you. As Spock would say “fascinating.”

[@brucebieberly4166]

This episode is a fine example of "Never give up! Never surrender!"

[@donaldjz]

They should make a movie with that being the captain's motto

[@tyharris9994]

By Grabthar's Hammer!

[@kerry-j4m]

@@tyharris9994LOL. FUNNY.

[@TroyConvers5000]

​@@tyharris9994what a savings.

[@suitablestrawberry687]

You've found one of the big episodes of TOS. There's more like this to come: our lips are sealed no spoilers but we're looking forward to you uncovering them.

[@mikefoster6018]

Totally. I personally prefer the second season to the first.

[@lordflashheart3680]

Good story, good episode, it did take a little imagination where the aliens were concerned. I'm sure one of them borrowed Mrs Rodenberry's fur coat! 🤣

[@marvelsandals4228]

The conversation they had at the end is great. Kirk asks Spok is he going to admit that he made a human, emotional action. Spok doesn't deny it. He just says "No, sir," as in no, he's not going to admit it lol

[@colonelquack]

"The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few. Or the one." Spock was being logical by wanting his shuttle crew to save themselves and leave him behind.

[@mmattson8947]

And the other call-back from WoK, when Kirk mentioned that Spock said there were always alternatives.

[@kaguya6900]

It bothers me that Spock says in WoK that he's never faced the Kobayashi Maru scenario. This episode was the no-win scenario.

[@colonelquack]

@@kaguya6900 Well, he WAS mentally incapacitated. Probably skipped his mind. : D

[@MichaelJShaffer]

One of my very favorites of the series. Glad you enjoyed this one.🖖

[@stevencasteel6799]

The logic in this episode taught me lessons that literally saved my life on more than one occasion.

[@bunnytailsREACTS]

The power of Star Trek!

[@mikesaler1038]

It would be fascinating to hear more!

[@maxducoudray]

This is an awesome episode and very underrated. I consider it an all-time classic, but you rarely see people include it on “top episode” lists.

[@bunnytailsREACTS]

Perhaps it will be on mine! But it's way too early to tell!

[@donovanbradford8231]

Definitely been a favorite of mine sense I was a kid. It's cheesy B movie monster stuff but I've always liked the episode as it is well put together for what it is. Also a great breakdown for Spock and certain limitations that a purely logical mindset has.

[@MGower4465]

The Spock/McCoy dynamic grows over time. The episode Bread and Circuses brings it more than most episodes, but its always there.

[@robertstephens1203]

I loved this episode because Spock finally has the chance to put his command philosophy to the test. I am sure that afterwards he reflected heavily on his decisions and adjusted his command style accordingly.

[@docsavage8640]

Or...did he decide he should not be in command, given his preferred role as 1st officer to Kirk and then ambassador?

[@Bawookles]

When you commented at the beginning that "why do we have all our senior officers on the shuttle of a dangerous mission?" You hit on a truism of Star Trek (ALL of the series). Yes, it doesn't make any sense to always have senior officers on dangerous missions, but if they didn't, we wouldn't have any episodes to watch as all of our main characters are senior officers! Thanks for your great reactions to this wonderful show!

[@ITPalGame]

This was addressed in the first season of TNG too.

[@docsavage8640]

@ITPalGame it was lampshades, not addressed

[@ITPalGame]

@@docsavage8640 Lampshades? Huh? Riker told Picard that no captain should be leading an away team.

[@bunnytailsREACTS]

I appreciate it ♥

[@lexentropy]

Yeah, I can see my way to accepting Spock on the mission as chief science officer, even though he is second in command, but I really struggle with why Scotty, Chief Engineer, and McCoy, Chief Medical Officer, would be on he mission.

[@sqtq09]

Glad you got that ending scene. It reminds me that rodenberry was putting forward the idea of a future human race that has evolved to a more advanced moral and intellectual species. But they are still human and that outward strength they have is being tested in exploring the unknown.

[@daveangels]

Spock will always be my favourite character, and definitively a driving force for me having chosen a career in the sciences😎

[@bunnytailsREACTS]

He's great!

[@williamblakehall5566]

Starships can indeed travel below the speed of light as well as above. What's called "space normal" speed will come to be known as "impulse" drive. I really like episodes with Spock and Scott together because while Scott may wonder at Spock, he still has some admiration for him, they are both men of science. You're in for some fine episodes from here on. Thanks, Bun.

[@samsonau8205]

For story purposes...it simply means SLOW. If you recall in one of the movies, Kirk asked for impulse while still in space dock. What???

[@ToneHobart]

In many ways, McCoy is the voice of Spock's Conscience. this is part of what this relationship is about.

[@EddieReischl]

Another good video. Star Trek is ultimately about human beings and their friends. Spock is primarily the Chief Science Officer, but he is the First Officer as well, so Kirk is smart in giving Spock opportunities to command, cause Spock has to sort some things out, and Kirk needs his shipmates to respect Spock's decisions the same as they would respect Kirk's. Spock using what he considers logic is also him projecting his beliefs/mores onto another group of creatures that may not react to things the way Spock thinks they will. An appropriate lesson for today's world.

[@DannyPhantomBeast]

This is known as a good Spock episode, but it’s also a good Kirk episode, demonstrating the degree to which he’s willing to stick his professional neck out for his friends.

[@chardtomp]

This episode is actually an adaptation of a 1930s movie called Five Came Back about a plane crash in the Amazon jungle. Very young Lucile Ball was one of the passengers in the original movie.

[@winslowredcross2835]

Another one of my favorite episodes. Don Marshall was really good as Mr Boma in The Galileo Seven. I've always thought he would have been great as a leading Star Trek cast member. Great reaction bunnytails!!

[@paulwalsh2344]

OH YEAH ! One of my favorites ! Spooked me as a kid ! Nice character development between Spock McCoy and Scotty.

[@bunnytailsREACTS]

I was happy to see Scotty get as much screen time as he did this episode. I feel like I don't see him very much.

[@paulwalsh2344]

@@bunnytailsREACTS Oh I can't WAIT to chime in on some of Scotty's performances ahead !

[@indetigersscifireview4360]

I think you hit it on the head Bunnytails, the "laughter" at the end was a way to release the tension build up in the previous two days. It's a somewhat reasonable boat crew. An officer in charge of the mission, a coxswain (pronounced coxsun) to steer the boat, and an engineer in case repairs are needed. Three including McCoy and Boma are onboard for research purposes and the yeoman is there to keep the records of the research. Due to the high potential for danger in the maelstrom it even makes sense to have more experienced officers present. They have a better chance of success if anything goes wrong due to a wide latitude of experiences.

[@62rowley]

Nichelle Nichols used to talk about how nervous she would get when she had to be close to William Shatner because she thought he was so handsome. 🥰

[@mem1701movies]

1:32 they didn’t bother matching the remastered effects with the original life sized shuttle. The original model matched.

[@Idazmi7]

For this reason, among others, I prefer the original effects.

[@Interstellar-in5wb]

No, that was a conscious decision on their part, presumably because they felt the original model size was too small compared to the hangar. But the original smaller shuttle in the hangar obviously looks cooler and imo establishes the ‘canon’ look .. they should have left it the original size.

[@flaggerify]

Don't like the newer effects.

[@radioflyer68911]

The remastering really made a big impact on this one's rewatchability. This is one of my favorite episodes. The "giant" monsters could use a bit more CGI. Or don't show them at all. The quasar would still have been there after the medicine delivery. I know, they needed an excuse to tell the story. They didn't even need to use a shuttlecraft when a space probe could be launched and have done just as good or better. By this time they'd probably have studied a lot of quasars. They'd probably have been old hat by this point.

[@noneya3635]

The laughing at the end thing was a big troupe of the sixties tv shows. Always reminds me of Police Squad.

[@laurogarza4953]

I'm impressed by your intuition and your insight displayed as you discover each moment of each episode. Being a fan since the first episode first aired, I have been a huge fan of the series, and of Mr. Spock as a Scientist and personal role model and of the Enterprise, the most loved and revered but uncredited cast member.

[@MGower4465]

"Hopefully there's no dangerous creatures." Oh dear.

[@MrGadfly772]

Risk is their business, Bunny. I love that you love these episodes. Thank you so much for letting me relive the joy of these old episodes. It makes me feel young again.

[@cashflowhustles]

Kirk gives an AMAZING speech on that in a later episode.

[@gumbomudderx7503]

This episode is definitely one of the fan favorites. There’s so much conflict between characters but it really fleshes them out while also opening their eyes as to other points of view imo. Although Spock seems to be the most eye opened, the rest seem to as well in their own ways. Congratulations on 10k subs! 🖖🏻

[@ronaldgarrison8478]

18:50 The fuel dump was profoundly logical. So logical that probably none of these other jackwads would have ever done it. With it, a slim chance. Without it, none at all.

[@Lue_Jonin]

I always enjoyed seeing who was a red shirt on a landing party , who the expendable ones would be in an episode 😆 LOL

[@geraldstevens7781]

Galileo Seven is in my top five episodes, Devil in the Dark is also really good for letting Spock and Bones shine. Really enjoying your reactions.

[@paulwalsh2344]

Everybody laughing their asses off at the end was so hokey... I remember even thinking that as a teen... but NOTHING can ruin that episode !

[@bunnytailsREACTS]

I'd like to view it as a release of tension and emotion. Otherwise, it's pretty bad. :P

[@oobrocks]

Congratulations Bunny; 10k …. Keep doing what you’re doing 🎉❤😊

[@docsavage8640]

She still not gonna date you, bro

[@liteney]

@@docsavage8640 Now now, no need for negativity eh. We're all Trekkies here.

[@bunnytailsREACTS]

@oobrocks Thank you! @dogsavage8640 If someone commented a congratulatory message to a man, would you also tell him that he would not date them? What oobrocks said was not strange in any way in this circumstance. If you continue this sort of outburst on future episodes, only you will be able to see your own comments, and you will be unknowingly shouting into the void. A quite unfortunate fate.

[@oobrocks]

Most welcome, Bunny

[@megans1855]

I thought you made a very intuitive comment about the laughing at the end of the show that I hadn't thought of. About how emotions may come out after a very stressful experience. As I listened to the laughs, they became like cries or crying. Which is what I would have felt like doing after what happened. Good insight.

[@jimdetry9420]

I always thought everyone was laughing at he end because Spock agreed he was "stubborn" which is an emotional human trait.

[@pauld6967]

As my military experience has taught me, leadership is a combination of learned skill and inborn characteristic.

[@michaelparks6120]

One of my fave eps of TOS....Your reaction was a lot of fun ! 😊

[@bunnytailsREACTS]

I'm glad :)

[@jamesstutz6907]

The Galileo 7 is based on the Samurai legend in Japan. Also the commissioner is heartless thinking about rules instead of people. Kirk is thinking of people.

[@bunnytailsREACTS]

There were people suffering from a plague who needed the medicine. I don't think it was strictly about rules for the commissioner.

[@SektorSieben]

Great, that you enjoyed this episode as much as I did. I didn't see it in my childhood, only in the 90s. But I had already learned to love the 'Galileo 7' through a comic book. The shuttle looked a little cooler in the drawn version than in the old TV episode, but these were the just beginnings. Great writing, great design.

[@steelers6titles]

Spock's alien harshness was played up in the early episodes.

[@CJRamos-jv3pb]

I absolutely love that you enjoyed this episode so much. This one is often derided, not so much because of poor story telling, but rather, because of some of the silliness you acknowledged, i.e. giant ewoks, spears being thrown willy-nilly, etc. It's a great story, with great character development. We, again, get to see the development of the nature of the relationship between Spock and Bones - while at times clearly antagonistic, it's a relationship of balance, and one which we persistently get to watch grow. We also get to see Spock's individual growth - How well does pure logic serve him at all times, and in particular, at times of extremes? Kudos to you, bunnytails. You get this almost 60 year old TV series, with it's cardboard sets and funny looking monsters, for what it is: A phenomenon who's strengths launched 12 TV series, 13 theatrical movies, and which is still very much alive. LLAP 🖖

[@dandeliondown7920]

Yes, and in addition to the television and movies, Star Trek (especially Old Trek) is still a billion-dollar property in the merchandising industry, as well as literature, and conventions. Like Shakespeare, Star Trek will live forever.

[@griffruby8756]

Yeoman Mears was on board the shuttlecraft as yet another bridge person because the script was written when Yeoman Rand was still expected to be part of the active crew. With the actress gone they had to shoot without her, and no chance such a substantial rewrite to the script, another actress was hastily inserted in Rand's place, who unfortunstely would never be seen again.

[@JohnCollins]

The creaky floorboards on that shuttle always throw me off.

[@edquinn5773]

This is a great episode, hope you're feeling better. I always thought Boma and Bones should have been reprimanded for outright disrespect. Bunny, I love rewatching these with your fresh eyes. Your honest emotional responses from tearing up and laughing at the absurd is one of Treks strengths even after 50 years. I always look forward to your reactions.

[@Herzog-II]

@@rmnffx return 2 cynder block, do not pass go, Go straight to jail, Dumbass.

[@docsavage8640]

@lanceromanoff if I recall correctly that's because the actor was not available. Enter M'Benga.

[@michaelhall2709]

If they’d disrespected a human commander they probably would have been, but I can totally see Spock just letting the matter drop.

[@donovanbradford8231]

Fun fact in the expanded universe of books Boma does return but on a different ship as it's stated he was transferred off the Enterprise because of his conduct on the planet and his behavior towards a commanding officer.

[@steveschaff4620]

Mr. Spock & Dr. McCoy we're always bickering over the course of the show.

[@robertjordanjr.5830]

I found a book in my High School Library about the Star Trek Series. It included pictures of some things that were put together for the show but never made it on the air (such as a creature that was cut from "The Menagerie". One of those pictures showed one of the beings that was attacking the crew on Taurus, but from the front this time (on the air they were only shown from a distance, or behind). The face was Human, but the facial features were huge and looked almost Neanderthal. Guantano was right to be terrified of them, anybody coming face to face with them would be. If that had gone on the air, Kids across the nation would have had nightmares (and not just younger ones).

[@brentanderson5021]

The good old Star Trek crew never let a few horrible deaths get in the way of a good laugh.

[@bunnytailsREACTS]

😅

[@SatoshiMatrix1]

@bunnytailsREACTS One thing you might not have noticed is when Ferris ordered Kirk to abandon the search, Kirk leaves at _space normal_ speed. This means moving the Enterprise at sublight speed slower than any warp factor, and hence not actually engaging the engines, meaning the Enterprise would be just _barely_ moving at all. This allows Kirk to comply with Ferris, telling them to leave, but getting away with the techicality of Ferris not telling Kirk how fast to go. It's like car moving down a road in nutreal with a guy out pushing it. This is Kirk being a dick to Ferris while still not techincally disobeying him. Gotta love it.

[@SciTrekMan]

One of my all time favorite episodes. I first saw this episode in 1972 and have seen it at least 50 times since then!

[@JGM154]

The Galileo shuttlecraft is one of the most iconic production pieces from the original "Star Trek" series, and the exterior mock-up used throughout the show is one of the few ship constructs to have survived to today, alongside the eleven-foot master model of the USS Enterprise and the recently-rediscovered three-foot model. Each of these were constructed by the late Richard C. Datin, Jr., whose team would only be publicly acknowledged for their contributions to the franchise in 1990s. Two of these models are on display in museums today. The eleven-foot model is on display in the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC, while the Galileo exterior is housed at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston. Get well soon, Bunny, and congrats on making it halfway through Season 1!

[@dandeliondown7920]

These spacecraft models were iconic and inspirational. In 1966, the "Space Race" was in full swing, with the Soviets having the early lead: first unmanned orbiter, Sputnik, 1957; first man in space, Yuri Gagarin, 1961; first woman in space, Valentina Tereshkova, 1963; first space walk, Alexei Leonov, 1965. However, the U.S.A. completed the first docking maneuver in space in 1966, and they landed the first humans on the moon in 1969. So it is no wonder that TOS, from 1966 to 1969, developed such a devoted fan base. [Not to overlook its optimism and humanitarian spirit.]

[@jedlogan392]

Great choice, one of my favorite episodes. I especially enjoyed the expressions on your face throughout the show.. Thanks again bunnytails.

[@bunnytailsREACTS]

You're welcome!

[@CL4MP]

Congrats to 10k subscribers!!! You rock! 🥳

[@bunnytailsREACTS]

Thank you Clamp! Perhaps indirectly, but your continued assistance has helped make this possible!

[@jimspetdragons3737]

One of the favorite classic episodes.

[@miguelbotelho2613]

awesome reaction Bunny, I really enjoy your reactions to these trek episodes. I remember when you reacted to the movie "the wrath of kahn , you had mentioned you felt that these characters had a special friendship , I think you'll begin to see that grow more as you get further into the show, like many others here i grew up watching this show from...well when i was a young lad. so it's great to see this generation enjoying this great show as well.

[@borgtennis]

Very good reaction. I like your comments. As a general rule, all episodes featuring the shuttle craft is memorable either directly or indirectly. to the point as a kid I always felt uneasy when we saw it leave at the start of an episode. Every time it was proven right, as you go further along you will see this to be true...

[@Bar-Lord]

Another solid episode. A great lesson in being flexible and the importance to being open to new ways of doing things.

[@staicu2295]

I love to look back and see how much Spock's character developed over time.

[@tomr5577]

another great reaction, you never disappoint! I cracked up when you noted that ALL the key personnel were heading out on a trivial mission! John Scalzi's book "Redshirts" takes that idea an runs with it - and does it well! Keep up the great reviews!

[@bouncybaby5577]

Congrats on 10K subscribers!

[@bunnytailsREACTS]

Thanks very much!

[@paulpolpiboon9535]

Love your whole reaction, but Your final reaction at the end was surprisingly touching! That final scene really shows the joy they had of each other as trusted colleagues and the reliable comfort of close friends. This btw is definitely one of the best episodes in Trek.

[@barkingmonkee]

It's a recurring theme running through most of the Trek series right up to the most current ones, to explore the demands of leadership and command. The roles of compassion, duty, reputation and other aspects are variously touched on, as plot and cast permit. Galileo 7 was an early and salient example.

[@cashflowhustles]

Great episode. Dives deep and headfirst into Spock's character and even his command style. EXCELLENT episode.

[@CaesiusX]

An episode I came to appreciate more as an adult than in my youth. That said, I always got a bit frowny at everyone's treatment of *Spock.* They have always known who and what he is. *Spock's* decisions and perspective were quite sound IMO. Yet, I am not sure I am supposed to side with him. . _.but I did._ Heck, even burning the fuel seemed to to me to be a logical decision. Without their usual scanners, burning the fuel seemed the only way to be seen by the Enterprise. Glad you enjoyed this as much as you did. It is really enjoyable seeing the show through your eyes.

[@Tiffinki]

You spoke for Scotty just after the Galileo landed, "Don't talk to me right now," playing off of his dismissive wave. I think you're right. There's extensive damage to the shuttle, so Scotty knows what happens next for him. He'll be expected to fix it, and he can't expect that task to be easy, or in some respects even possible.

[@ronaldgarrison8478]

That kind of bickering would never be allowed on the bridge. "We can discuss this in my quarters"-that should suffice.

[@samuraiwarriorsunite]

Congrats on 10K subscribers.

[@donfoley6946]

I love the acting when Kirk hears that 5 people were just beamed up alive. Shatner slowly raises back up in the chair, and as he gives the order to proceed, you can sense his relief as a slight smile comes to his face! Just tremendous! Even the crew members pause before they walk as they hear the news!

[@randallphobia8698]

This is generally mentioned as one of the best episodes of the series. I believe that you & I enjoy it for the same reasons, & chief among them is that this is a well done character study.

[@gregdark5203]

Young lady….I am amazed that you get it. You are able to watch an old and dated sci-fi tv show that most of us old guys have watched numerous times over the years and be able to understand the stories and meanings. And you get emotional at the right moments like some of us do. Amazing! I’m proud to be a Star Trek fan. Your father would have been proud that you gave it a chance. Thank you for making it relevant for a new generation.

[@TheSimCaptain]

Absolutely right. This is what is missing in modern sci-fi. There is no heart. I don't want to watch "heroes" who have no character, display no friendship, have no courage, and who have no love for others.

[@jamesaleman]

Good review, your emotions at the end seemed a fitting tribute to the theme of the episode. As a father, I hope to see my daughter react to this franchise like you someday.

[@winterbas8927]

'Hopefully there's no dangerous creatures!'. Heh heh heh heh 😅😮

[@ChrisPawelski]

I love your takes. Very well done. I have to check to see if you have done them yet but you should do two of my favorite Star Trek TOS episodes … the very creepy “Wolf in the Fold” and the stylistic “Spectre of the Gun.” Fantastic episodes well written, directed and acted.

[@bunnytailsREACTS]

Thanks! I’m going in production order

[@gregorywilson1960]

You understood the last scene perfectly! About Jim and Bones kidding or picking at Spock it is done out of love and friendship. I really enjoyed your reaction to this episode especially this one as it is in my top ten list. Can't wait for you to watch "THE CITY ON THE EDGE OF FOREVER" as it is my favorite episode of the series. I think it will be in your top ten list. As always GOD BLESS ALL HERE!!!!!!

[@christopheryochum3602]

You made my Saturday! Another Star Trek with Bunnytails...what's not to like! :) You know what's really fun is that your one-by-one exploring of each episode is allowing you to understand, through and through, all the characters and their interactions. You're essentially doing what all of us had done years ago, when we fell in love with Trek. So much fun! :)

[@larrymiller3607]

I’m greatly enjoying your reactions to Star Trek. I hope you continue watching and reacting to the other Trek series and movies. It’ll take quite awhile, but I think you’ll find it to be worth it. Plus, lots of Star Trek fans will discover your channel and subscribe. Nice work!

[@Tiffinki]

"Shock them again," you say. Good observation; with the shuttle's engines running, the batteries should be getting recharged (if this works anything like an automobile), so Scotty's warning against using more charge wouldn't apply. Plot oversight spotted by bunnytails!

[@roddmatsui3554]

I’m a Bunnytails fan because of your Star Trek nerdiness! 😃💜

[@donfoley6946]

Only one door on the shuttlecraft, but magically, Dr McCoy and the yeoman show up from the back as if they just came in. Buck Maffei plays the creature, he was tall

[@mythdusterds]

One thing I like is the banter at the end of the episode. Also this episode is way better with the enhanced visuals. It makes the episode much better with the remastered effects.

[@MajorAnthonyNelson]

i just found your channel. i have seen these episodes dozens of times. best TV memories of my life

[@johnmackendrick5173]

How Kirk would have handled it: "If anyone is going to be left behind, it is me. But that won't happen, because, Scotty, you are going to find a way to get all seven of us up into orbit. The rest of you, start taking everything non essential out of this shuttle. Start with these seats."

[@autdelux]

Im a simple red shirt i see a bunny reacting to stär trek and im happy ❤

[@darthmaul13]

A great episode & a great reaction! So happy u r going through these & then the movies. This crew has such great chemistry & it is much needed to see this & then the movies.

[@nicholasregan6526]

Kirk's laughing at the end seemed mocking LOLOLOL

[@johnpaulporrelli6208]

This episode terrified me as a kid and now playing the Star Trek online game one of the first missions was down on this same planet. Needless to say the same terror came flooding back.

[@openfor45]

Ironically i felt the same as a kid watching this particular episode, very frightening. Apparently we still enjoyed the show as kids and why we still enjoy these many decades later.

[@kerry-j4m]

This is one of my favorite episodes of TOS-EASILY.LOVED the extras in this episode also,especially-BOMA-LOL. He was being very disrespectful towards Spock tho,the ship's XO ( 2nd in command )but,Spock enforced being in command of the mission.Also good screen time for Scotty and McCoy also.Watching this as a little kid scared the mess outta me. LOL.Enjoyed your reactions and comments,they were funny as usual.

[@michaelhall2709]

The actor who played Boma, Don Marshall, had previously guest-starred in Gene Roddenberry’s earlier series “The Lieutenant.” Roddenberry intended to bring Boma back, but for whatever reason the stars didn’t align and it never happened. Marshall, who passed in 2016, is probably best remembered for his starring role in the TV series “Land of the Giants.”

[@bunnytailsREACTS]

Thanks a lot :)

[@garyarnett1220]

Agreed, this is also in my top 20 TOS episodes.

[@l.piloto7964]

Thanks for letting me see what it looked like when I first saw and felt relief and joy that my friends were safe and sound laughing and having fun back on the Enterprise. Your emotions, seamed as the ones I felt as a young boy watching this episode. I remember my two younger sisters coming over to console me because I didn't usually show sadness and joy together like that, it was a different time (boys don't cry type thing). Anyway, thanks BT, always enjoy watching with you thanks again.