Category: Star Trek: The Animated Series
The Animated Series’ “The Jihad” in Review
Think The Animated Series is a children’s cartoon? Think again! This episode deals with as mature a theme as religious war and includes an undercurrent of sexual tension between two
Read MoreThe Animated Series’ “The Eye of the Beholder” in Review
This installment shouldn’t be confused with the similarly titled TNG episode “Eye of the Beholder”. At Dorothy Fontana’s request, this episode was written by David P. Harmon, who also wrote
Read MoreThe Animated Series’ “The Slaver Weapon” in Review
Before this episode, the Kzinti were referenced in “The Infinite Vulcan” and a member of the species briefly appeared as part of the Elysian Ruling Council in “The Time Trap”.
Read MoreThe Animated Series’ “The Ambergris Element” in Review
This episode’s writer, Margaret Armen, also wrote the TOS episodes “The Gamesters of Triskelion”, “The Paradise Syndrome” and “The Cloud Minders” as well as the TAS episode “The Lorelei Signal”.
Read MoreThe Animated Series’ “The Time Trap” in Review
Take time for this episode. It’s no trap! Log Entry The USS Enterprise explores the Delta Triangle, where many ships have mysteriously disappeared. Sensor disruption occurs and a Klingon warship,
Read MoreThe Animated Series’ “The Terratin Incident” in Review
The fact this episode was written by Paul Schneider, who previously wrote such key TOS episodes as “Balance of Terror” and “The Squire of Gothos”, raises expectations for this installment.
Read MoreThe Animated Series’ “Mudd’s Passion” in Review
How passionate can viewers of the original animated Star Trek show be when it comes to this particular episode? Let’s delve into the details, aiming for clarity, not muddiness… Log
Read MoreThe Animated Series’ “Once Upon a Planet” in Review
As The Animated Series reaches the mid point in its first season, the Enterprise crew needs some shore leave. Cue a visit to the planet from “Shore Leave”, where trouble
Read MoreThe Animated Series’ “The Magicks of Megas-Tu” in Review
In this otherworldly episode, the Enterprise encounters a bizarre realm, magic, and demons. Released on 25th October 1973, it’s perfect for a Halloween-themed watch-through. Log Entry The USS Enterprise is
Read MoreThe Animated Series’ “The Infinite Vulcan” in Review
Owing to budgetary limitations, Chekov wasn’t included in the cast of characters which transitioned from The Original Series to The Animated Series, instead replaced by Arex at the navigation station.
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