Friday’s Child
Friday’s Child (Memory Alpha; SD Video) never mentions Friday, but there is indeed a child.
Also: Klingons!
We open with a long scene telling us all about how dangerous Capella IV is. The crew beams down to the native encampment, and then:
[Klingon comes into view; he is unarmed and standing amongst the natives]
Grant the Redshirt: A Klingon! [Draws phaser, points at Klingon]
[Natives throw weapon; kill Grant instantly]
One scene later, Kirk defends Grant’s decision. Really, Kirk? Because Grant was an idiot.
And you know who else is an idiot in this episode? Scotty! Scotty, who is normally on top of things, falls for the most obvious trap I’ve ever heard of. Really, Scotty? I had more faith in you.
But as for the actual content of this episode, it’s a rather bland little adventure where the Enterprise is trying to secure mining rights (yawn) and has to be hospitable, but fails, and then there’s a coup so it doesn’t matter that they’ve failed, but now they’re on the run from the usurper. Just for kicks, they bring along the very-pregnant wife of the former leader. There’s a little bit of a chase, and the lame B-plot with Scotty, and a resolution that feels forced. Unsatisfying.
Of note, however, is that this is the first time we see a Klingon vessel. It’s a glowing yellow chevron of light. I hope that’s not because you spend all your budget on the ridiculous costumes in this episode.
Grade
C-
