Neither one of the very best nor the very worst installments of star trek s final season or even the series as a whole, the paradise syndrome is a solid if not actionpacked middleofthe. William shatner, leonard nimoy, deforest kelley, nichelle nichols. Mccoy discover both native american inhabitants and a strange alien obelisk. This july and august, were celebrating the release of star trek beyond by taking a look back at the third season of the original star trek. Star trek the original series season 3 episode 3 the paradise syndrome. Notably, this episode offers a unique glimpse into a side of kirks personality that may appeal to star trek. On paper, this is one of star trek s more appealing highconcepts.
Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Written by margaret armen and directed by jud taylor, it was first broadcast october 4, 1968 in the episode, an alien device on a primitive planet erases captain kirks memory, and he begins a new life with the planets indigenous people modeled on native americans. Kirk heads to the obelisk, imploring goro to take care of miramanee. Typical human reaction to an idyllic natural setting. The banks of the reservoir served as the backdrop for the episode the paradise syndrome, in which. Likely because of the initially very positive reception of this episode. Check back every monday, wednesday and friday for the latest update. I was looking at my old tape of the paradise syndrome from scifi channels special edition of star trek. This ones really slow with a bunch of fades and kissing. Kirk loses his memory and begins a life in a native village. Kirk is stranded on a primitive world when an alien device strikes him with amnesia. The paradise syndrome isnt my favorite, or even my second favorite, but its far from the worst. Jun 29, 2018 star trek s03e03 the paradise syndrome.
This video is unavailable because we were unable to load a message from our sponsors. A star trek voyage tos s03e03 the paradise syndrome youtube. Apr 20, 2020 voy wang, mcneill to launch voyager podcast series. The paradise syndrome the external structure consisted of two parts, a base and a larger metallic fixture. Trek trivia the paradise syndrome was written by margaret armen, who also wrote the gamesters of triskelion. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Star trek s3 e3 the paradise syndrome ymmv tv tropes.
Some episodes of star trek have aged well, others not so much. The paradise syndrome at, the official star trek website the paradise syndrome at memory beta, the wiki for licensed star trek works the paradise syndrome at wikipedia the paradise syndrome at, a roddenberry star trek podcast. Paradise syndrome, amok time, shore leave by gerald fried, john rangel on amazon music. This video as usually compares the visual effects of the classic star trek episode the paradise syndrome. Kirk, the crew of the starship enterprise delves deep into the far reaches of space to explore new worlds and civilizations.
Gene roddenberry was originally told that the show would run opposite laughin, one of the networks biggest hits at the time. Represent an iconic episode with this mens star trek paradise syndrome hoodie. The paradise syndrome 1968 star trek tos originally created by gene. Obelisks existed on amerind and one of the moons of andoria. Rudy solari salish appeared with william shatner in the acclaimed film drama judgment at nuremberg. A time for war a time for peace star trekstar trek the next generationstar. Paradise syndrome though not officially recognized as a mental condition by psychologists is a term conferred upon those who feel dissatisfied despite having achieved all their dreams. The next generation would revisit to much greater effect in the inner light. When the asteriod is nearing the planet, and miramanee tells kirk hes got to save them, she says you have to go to the temple and make the blue flame come out. Written by margaret armen and directed by jud taylor, it was first broadcast october 4, 1968. Paradise syndrome, amok time, shore leave soundtrack album for sale however, laurie jones soars way above the pop rock fray and prefers none of the above. Its particularly common to overpressured leader types, like starship captains. The left side of the screen shows the original effects from the original version of. Here are some deleted scenes from the classic star trek episode the paradise syndrome.
Wouldnt saving the planet constitute interference with its natural. Sponsored links outside companies pay to advertise via these links when specific phrases and words are searched. A preserver obelisk was a marker left by the preservers. Trapped on a planet whose inhabitants are descended from. The paradise syndrome by michelle erica green posted at august 18, 2006 4. Apart from the occasional clunker, the first couple seasons of trek are solid tv. The paradise syndrome star treks final season is by far the shows worst. If you are using adblocking software, please disable it and reload the page. The lake seen in this episode is actually the hollywood reservoir. The original series the paradise syndrome tv episode 1968 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. How is diverting the asteroid not a violation of the prime directive.
Unfortunately, the paradise syndrome wanders about, indulging in silliness instead of exploring its more ambitious themes. Watch star trek 3x03 the paradise syndrome kahleah on dailymotion. Star trek s03e03 the paradise syndrome video dailymotion. Mccoy and the uss enterprise crew seek out new civilizations in this seminal scifi. Kirk got more than his fair share of romantic interests during the original run of trek.
Here it is used merely to describe someone who is overworked and needing a break whether ostensibly captain kirk or obliquely series creator gene roddenberry. The original series season 3 episode 3, the paradise syndrome. Home season 3 screencaps 3x03 the paradise syndrome. Trapped on a planet whose inhabitants are descended from northwestern native americans, kirk loses his memory and is proclaimed a god while the crippled enterprise races back to the planet before it is destroyed by an asteroid. Star trek the original series season 3 episode 3 the. The original series the paradise syndrome tv episode 1968 goofs on imdb. Star trek s3 e3 the paradise syndrome recap tv tropes. Clips from the episode paradise syndrome with a couple clips from other eps. May 18, 2016 the paradise syndrome written by margaret armen directed by jud taylor season 3, episode 3 production episode 6004358 original air date. Spectre of the gun the paradise syndrome television soundtrack various artists april 3, 2016 soundtracks. Star trek and all related marks, logos and characters are solely owned by cbs studios inc. Keith decandido rewatches the original star trek television series, with kirk, spock, and the. Back in the twentieth century, we referred to it as the tahiti syndrome. Find all of his songs and download them for free here.
Dec 26, 2019 star trek the original series season 3 episode 3 the paradise syndrome. Saving some natives and getting a piece of local for the captain. Star trek the original series season 3 episode 3 the paradise. The paradise syndrome falls into that latter category. The paradise syndrome is the third episode of the third season of the american science fiction television series star trek. Spectre of the gun the paradise syndrome television soundtrack various artists april 3, 2016. The paradise syndrome is a fantasy, pure and simple. Constructed of an alloy resistant to probe, the marker resisted analysis. Its particularly common to overpressured leader types.
Sandra mae trentman, known as sandy, was a typical smalltown girl. Watch star trek season 3, episode 3 the paradise syndrome. If you are experiencing problems, please describe them. Hatch, melkots warning hailing frequencies spectre of the gun, it is done. Mens star trek the original series the paradise syndrome. Spectre of the gun the paradise syndrome television soundtrack by various artists on amazon music. Star trek 3x03 the paradise syndrome video dailymotion. As the captain falls in love and becomes a part of the natives world, the enterprise searches for a way to save the planet from an asteroid collision. Kirk, spock and mccoy beam down to a planet in the path of an oncoming asteroid. This fan production is not endorsed by, sponsored by, nor affiliated with cbs, paramount pictures, or any other star trek franchise, and is a noncommercial fanmade film series intended for recreational use. Dec 30, 2011 check out star trek classic themes suite. With william shatner, leonard nimoy, deforest kelley, sabrina scharf. I still rate the paradise syndrome higher than the majority of the seasons 3 shows and i can see why it was one of shatners favourites in this season, too. Jul 22, 2016 the paradise syndrome effectively posits a what if.
It pushes aside pesky things like the horrors of first contact in order to fetishize an imaginary backtonature ideal and project that onto a convenient culture. Oct 21, 2010 neither one of the very best nor the very worst installments of star treks final season or even the series as a whole, the paradise syndrome is a solid if not actionpacked middleofthe. The paradise syndrome overcomes any plot contrivances with a touching love story. I though the general mission of enterprise was interesting, as well as the ancient super aliens that are mentioned in this episode, but these things arent a prominent part of the story, and its mostly really bad. Spectre of the gun the paradise syndrome television soundtrack, including main title soprano version, stereo.