The Immunity Syndrome
- Episode aired Jan 19, 1968
- TV-PG
- 50m
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7.5/10
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The Enterprise encounters a gigantic energy draining space organism that threatens the galaxy.The Enterprise encounters a gigantic energy draining space organism that threatens the galaxy.The Enterprise encounters a gigantic energy draining space organism that threatens the galaxy.
Bill Blackburn
- Lieutenant Hadley
- (uncredited)
John Blower
- USS Enterprise Lt. Cmdr.
- (uncredited)
Frank da Vinci
- Lt. Brent
- (uncredited)
Bob Johnson
- Starbase 6 Commander
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
Jay D. Jones
- Science Division Officer
- (uncredited)
Jeannie Malone
- Yeoman
- (uncredited)
Eddie Paskey
- Lieutenant Leslie
- (uncredited)
Frieda Rentie
- Enterprise Lieutenant
- (uncredited)
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Did you know
- TriviaThe space amoeba optical effects were created by Frank Van der Veer of Van der Veer Photo Effects. The amoeba itself was a mixture of liquids pressed between two thin sheets of glass. As the sheets were moved, the liquid would flow, as if the amoeba were pulsating.
The same technique was used to present "psychedelic" light shows in the late 1960s when bands were playing at venues such as the Fillmore West and the Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco.
- GoofsAs Spock is about the enter the shuttlecraft hangar, McCoy presses a button that opens the door. The button's nameplate states "hanger" when it should read "hangar".
- Alternate versionsSpecial Enhanced version Digitally Remastered with new exterior shots and remade opening theme song
- ConnectionsFeatured in Harlem Theater (1968)
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Suffer the death of thy neighbour
Enterprise encounters huge single-cell organism.
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.
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.
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