The Squire of Gothos
- Episode aired Jan 12, 1967
- TV-PG
- 50m
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7.2/10
4.2K
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A being that controls matter and creates planets wants to play with the Enterprise crew.A being that controls matter and creates planets wants to play with the Enterprise crew.A being that controls matter and creates planets wants to play with the Enterprise crew.
Barbara Babcock
- Trelane's Mother
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
Bill Blackburn
- Lieutenant Hadley
- (uncredited)
Frank da Vinci
- Lt. Brent
- (uncredited)
Carey Foster
- Enterprise crewmember
- (uncredited)
Bart La Rue
- Trelane's Father
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
Eddie Paskey
- Lieutenant Leslie
- (uncredited)
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Did you know
- TriviaWilliam Campbell's first wig was a French hairpiece. He demanded that an English barrister's wig be found to fit his character. William Shatner complained that precious production time is going to be wasted for something he found to be a minor and unimportant detail. Director Don McDougall didn't want a conflict with the series star, so he called producer Gene L. Coon to the set to arbitrate the matter. Coon decided in favor of Campbell, and filming was halted until the English wig was found.
- GoofsThere seems to be some confusion as to the pronunciation of Lt. Jaeger's surname. Spock pronounces the name in the German manner, i.e. "Yay-ger", but later on, McCoy and DeSalle both use the "J"" pronunciation, i.e. "Jay-ger". However, this is not uncommon. Many European names are mispronounced by English-speaking people, bit the fastidious Spock is more likely to pronounce them properly.
- Crazy creditsThe closing credits are set against a combination background of stills from that episode and previous episodes.
- Alternate versionsSpecial Enhanced version Digitally Remastered with new exterior shots and remade opening theme song
- ConnectionsFeatured in William Shatner's Star Trek Memories (1995)
- SoundtracksTheme From Star Trek
Written by and credited to Alexander Courage
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The Q of Gothos
The Enterprise encounters the planet Gothos and its resident.
This is an interesting episode that I found entertaining up to a point, but overall I think it wastes a great concept with too silly a tone.
The plot is a pretty unimaginative 'god-like being' narrative that pits members of the crew against someone much more powerful. These stories never work for me as I know our protagonists will triumph, it renders the antagonist as more of an irritating distraction than a genuine threat. This is mainly how I felt about Q, however Q was an improvement on the concept and was used for more than antagonism.
On a more positive note, ever since 'The Day The Earth Stood Still' I have loved the idea of the violent and barbaric nature of humanity being seen through the eyes of extra terrestrial beings. This one cleverly subverts the idea by presenting a child-like, non-corporeal being who seeks to emulate man's warlike behaviour. This works as fairly effective allegory for the example humanity sets its own children. My favourite parts are without a doubt Trelane's exchanges with Spock and his little observations on man.
The production values are generally very good with a good set, props and costumes. Trelane's hair and one instance of poor sound effects are the only downsides, but they do generate humour.
Performances are solid with William Campbell very much the star of this one. Only Leonard Nimoy for me can hold the screen with him, as William Shatner doesn't really get the opportunity to do much other than act impatient, irritable and generally go through the motions of standing up to a baddie of the week.
It is a 6.5/10 for me.
This is an interesting episode that I found entertaining up to a point, but overall I think it wastes a great concept with too silly a tone.
The plot is a pretty unimaginative 'god-like being' narrative that pits members of the crew against someone much more powerful. These stories never work for me as I know our protagonists will triumph, it renders the antagonist as more of an irritating distraction than a genuine threat. This is mainly how I felt about Q, however Q was an improvement on the concept and was used for more than antagonism.
On a more positive note, ever since 'The Day The Earth Stood Still' I have loved the idea of the violent and barbaric nature of humanity being seen through the eyes of extra terrestrial beings. This one cleverly subverts the idea by presenting a child-like, non-corporeal being who seeks to emulate man's warlike behaviour. This works as fairly effective allegory for the example humanity sets its own children. My favourite parts are without a doubt Trelane's exchanges with Spock and his little observations on man.
The production values are generally very good with a good set, props and costumes. Trelane's hair and one instance of poor sound effects are the only downsides, but they do generate humour.
Performances are solid with William Campbell very much the star of this one. Only Leonard Nimoy for me can hold the screen with him, as William Shatner doesn't really get the opportunity to do much other than act impatient, irritable and generally go through the motions of standing up to a baddie of the week.
It is a 6.5/10 for me.
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