By Any Other Name
- Episode aired Feb 23, 1968
- TV-PG
- 50m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
3.4K
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Galactic alien scouts capture the Enterprise for a return voyage and a prelude to invasion. Kirk's one advantage - they're not used to their adopted human form.Galactic alien scouts capture the Enterprise for a return voyage and a prelude to invasion. Kirk's one advantage - they're not used to their adopted human form.Galactic alien scouts capture the Enterprise for a return voyage and a prelude to invasion. Kirk's one advantage - they're not used to their adopted human form.
Bill Blackburn
- Lieutenant Hadley
- (uncredited)
Frank da Vinci
- Lt. Brent
- (uncredited)
Roger Holloway
- Lt. Lemli
- (uncredited)
Eddie Paskey
- Lieutenant Leslie
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaWhile drinking with Tomar, Scotty finds a bottle of unidentifiable alcohol, and when Tomar asks, "What is it?" Scotty hesitates for a moment and finally says "It's green." This has become an iconic Scotty moment, and is even spoofed in Relics (1992).
- GoofsWhile Scott and Tomar are drinking various liquors, Scott tosses an empty bottle to the floor off-camera and the sound of it breaking is heard. Later, when Scott passes out, the discarded bottle is at his feet, intact.
- Alternate versionsSpecial Enhanced version Digitally Remastered with new exterior shots and remade opening theme song
- ConnectionsFeatured in Star Trek Logs: An MTV Big Picture Special Edition (1991)
Featured review
Fun and typically 60s Star Trek
Enterprise is taken over by the Kelvans, who are scouting planets to conquer before returning home to the Andromeda galaxy.
This is an enjoyable episode with decent concept and some good character moments.
The plot involves a fairly straightforward problem of baddies taking over Enterprise for the crew to resolve. In true Star Trek manner it is done in a mostly non-violent way that is quite fun to watch unfold. The theme about humanity and how it's weaknesses are used against the Kelvans is a good one.
There is a quite ominous tone to the initial set up of the situation with the Kelvans seemingly almost impossible antagonists to overcome, but the writers cleverly put their human form to good use. A little too much in some ways, as they do not seem to just have human emotions, but also develop human stupidity.
It is in this stupidity and in the rather silly scenes during the final act that the episode loses any suspense it had developed. However, for me there is still plenty left to enjoy from a humorous perspective. Scotty's drinking contest, Kirk's seduction of Kelinda, Rojan's jealousy, and Spock stirring the pot all provides great entertainment.
Visually it's good, with nice set design, costuming, props, and well worked physical confrontations.
All performances are solid, with William Shatner, James Doohan and Warren Stevens standing out. I'm not sure what Barbara Bouchet aiming for with her performance but if it was deliberate awkwardness of a character unfamiliar with human emotion she pulled it off well.
This is an enjoyable episode with decent concept and some good character moments.
The plot involves a fairly straightforward problem of baddies taking over Enterprise for the crew to resolve. In true Star Trek manner it is done in a mostly non-violent way that is quite fun to watch unfold. The theme about humanity and how it's weaknesses are used against the Kelvans is a good one.
There is a quite ominous tone to the initial set up of the situation with the Kelvans seemingly almost impossible antagonists to overcome, but the writers cleverly put their human form to good use. A little too much in some ways, as they do not seem to just have human emotions, but also develop human stupidity.
It is in this stupidity and in the rather silly scenes during the final act that the episode loses any suspense it had developed. However, for me there is still plenty left to enjoy from a humorous perspective. Scotty's drinking contest, Kirk's seduction of Kelinda, Rojan's jealousy, and Spock stirring the pot all provides great entertainment.
Visually it's good, with nice set design, costuming, props, and well worked physical confrontations.
All performances are solid, with William Shatner, James Doohan and Warren Stevens standing out. I'm not sure what Barbara Bouchet aiming for with her performance but if it was deliberate awkwardness of a character unfamiliar with human emotion she pulled it off well.
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- snoozejonc
- Sep 13, 2021
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