Actually, this is the episode I benefited from the most. I had to write a paper on Valpone in college, and I based my paper on the dwarf's character for Nano in the play. They were both forced to do their master's orders, but they were compassionate, intelegent men. I got an A and the best compliment I ever got. My professor, who had a Doctorate in English wrote, "You have educated me." I was a high school dropout at the time. Thanks Star Trek.
Kironide mineral found in the native fruit, McCoy has isolated the compound and has made sufficient quantities to give the landing party the telekinesis powers the Platonians have. Man, I just love it when Kirk gives Parmen a lecture - the warning that they can re-create their powers at a moment’s notice. It seriously deflates Parmens ego like right then & there.
Of course they are cowards. Parmen and his people got off too easy though. There should have been some type of punishment. I agreed with Spock, that there is no way that Parmen would change his attitude once the Enterprise was gone.
Well, they weren't *all* as powerful as Parmen. The reason Parmen was where he was is because nobody else on the planet could challenge him. I'd wager to guess most of the Platonians were as under his thumb as Alexander.
In the novels, Alexander became an Ambassador for the Federation and a very good one, due to his being a Platonian he had a long lifespan and he held the position for well over 100 years.
"Absolute power corrupts absolutely." In truth though, gaining power only revels the kind of person you were before you obtained that power. The same with wealth. Also, Kirk's line, "Do you want to be like him?" is powerful.
Barbara Babcock played a delicious villain in this episode. Love the smug looks she has and then the contrast to shock when she realizes Kirk has the power. She was eminently bangable.
I love not like this episode and so glad it was made. Kirk had something in him that refused to give up. To dream the incredible dream to reach the unreachable star. LMAO
I can just see the look on William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy's face when they read through the script to this I would of loved to have been a fly on the wall to see their faces.
Absolute power corrupts absolutely! That's what the immoral, sadistic Platonians had to learn the hard way and why they were shocked when Kirk could utilize his own telekinetic abilities against Parmen.
The third season went too heavy on the sci-fi and too light on the study of the human condition, which is what made Star Trek great. This episode could have been so much better, but most of it ended up being incredibly uncomfortable to watch. I remember seeing the sixty second trailer as a kid, and being *freaked out.*
The original Midget tossing ! . It’s hard to believe the silly stuff that we bought into as kids , so long ago. A little person stumbling back and forth with a knife , and all of us were like “ Oh wow. Magic powers. “
That little dude was WILLOW!!!😁❤🥰 I was traumatized and confused about Val Kilmer's role playing in that movie!!! I was too young to have first seen it. But despite that, Willow was my magical imagination friend through many dangers of childhood! I guess that's why I live Hobbits so much!🥰🧙♂️🧝♂️🧝♀️
In the Webcomic Darths & Droids (Star Wars parody) they call it "force arm wrestling". If this was a Anime and those would be visible beams and the dwarf was instead the point where the beams met, it would be a "Beam Struggle". I once saw DC's Poison Ivy and another plant user fight using plant telekinesis. I called that a "Green Struggle". I can not think of any punny name for this, but "Telekinetic Arm Wrestling" does fit I think.
Don't you love how the Federation just FORGOT about this whole experience? Dr Mccoy, formulates a syrum, SIMPLY from his medical bag, to give you the mind powers beyond that of the most powerful Sith lord. The Federation ALSO forgot about episode "Wink of an eye", where you sip this Scalosian water, and speed up so fast you can't be seen. Armed with the Telekinetic powers, AND being able to use them in a nanosecond, NOTHING would touch the Federation. Oh, the Borg are infiltrating Federation space?? , 1.45682 seconds later, WITH A MERE THOUGHT, the whole friggin Borg fleet is wiped out. But let's just forget about these abilities LMAO!
Never explained again in official canon. There was an expanded universe novel that said that the kironide substance used was not only of very limited duration (30 minutes or less), but it had side effects and severe withdrawal symptoms in humans (Kirk and Spock required a lot of treatment after this - apparently the substance was mildly radioactive, and they required a lot of chelation therapy), and that it was too dangerous to be used. The novel also tied that in as the reason that the Platonians didn't have any functional immune systems left, and that Kirk and Spock were lucky their exposure was limited (the Platonians were constantly exposed to it via their food). That's probably the best in-universe explanation that works with it never being mentioned again.
@@StormsparkPegasus I got the impression that Kirk developed the power as long as he was on the planet and it fades once he leaves it. Alexander did not had the power because of his dwarvism.
@@PungiFungi Didn't have anything to do with being on the planet. It was that chemical in their blood (McCoy had to process and distill it). The natives got it from their food, McCoy just pre-dissolved it so they would get powers immediately. To resolve this issue, all they had to do was have McCoy say it was temporary and it was too risky to use again due to side effects.
@@Emper0rH0rde There is ONE moment near the end, where Spock won't shut up and McCoy laments reattaching his vocal cords, prompting Kirk to tell him that they knew the risk.
Actually, this is the episode I benefited from the most. I had to write a paper on Valpone in college, and I based my paper on the dwarf's character for Nano in the play. They were both forced to do their master's orders, but they were compassionate, intelegent men. I got an A and the best compliment I ever got. My professor, who had a Doctorate in English wrote, "You have educated me." I was a high school dropout at the time. Thanks Star Trek.
You ever notice how the more power someone hoards, the more cowardly they are? The moment he was in any sort of danger that guy crumpled like tinfoil
Kironide mineral found in the native fruit, McCoy has isolated the compound and has made
sufficient quantities to give the landing party the telekinesis powers the Platonians have. Man, I just love it when Kirk gives Parmen a lecture - the warning that they can re-create their powers at a moment’s notice. It seriously deflates Parmens ego like right then & there.
People like that are always using power as compensation for what they don't have
Of course they are cowards. Parmen and his people got off too easy though. There should have been some type of punishment. I agreed with Spock, that there is no way that Parmen would change his attitude once the Enterprise was gone.
Many of those who seek power seek control, because they are cowards. That which you can control cannot hurt you.
Its what happens when you have a crutch like that. As soon as its kicked out from under you, you fall.
In every bully there is a coward. It's hard to believe that this episode has an entire planet of them. Callous, hypocritical, and cruel.
Well, they weren't *all* as powerful as Parmen. The reason Parmen was where he was is because nobody else on the planet could challenge him. I'd wager to guess most of the Platonians were as under his thumb as Alexander.
@@Emper0rH0rdeMy take is they were all equally powerful, he was simply the most brutal and unforgiving.
The Krell race in Forbidden Planet was given this ability as well and immediately killed each other in a planet-wide mass homicide.
Sounds familiar, what other planet could be like that 🤔
Sounds like the leadership of oh so many countries on a little blue dot.
Michael Dunn was wonderful in this episode. Refreshing to see his acting in other venues, such as Wild Wild West
telekinesis in a bottle? I'll buy that for a dollar!
could use that right now Working at walmart & COVID 19
Robocop rules...
In the novels, Alexander became an Ambassador for the Federation and a very good one, due to his being a Platonian he had a long lifespan and he held the position for well over 100 years.
Digging Kirk's and Spock's tunics.
"Absolute power corrupts absolutely." In truth though, gaining power only revels the kind of person you were before you obtained that power. The same with wealth. Also, Kirk's line, "Do you want to be like him?" is powerful.
Not all individuals; there are a few who will not corrupt.
Barbara Babcock played a delicious villain in this episode. Love the smug looks she has and then the contrast to shock when she realizes Kirk has the power. She was eminently bangable.
The ever resourceful Kirk turning the tables on Parmen is wonderful!very intelligent
Spock's BA comeback. "...And logical."
Dwarf wars - the must play game of the 23rd century.
My favorite episode, "Plato's Stepchildren"!
Love this show!
Yeap, it was a very good episode. Rather liked it, very much.
Spock looking absolutely fabulous in that tunic 😍😂
I love not like this episode and so glad it was made. Kirk had something in him that refused to give up. To dream the incredible dream to reach the unreachable star. LMAO
But to love, pure and chaste from afar? ;)
I can just see the look on William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy's face when they read through the script to this I would of loved to have been a fly on the wall to see their faces.
Absolute power corrupts absolutely! That's what the immoral, sadistic Platonians had to learn the hard way and why they were shocked when Kirk could utilize his own telekinetic abilities against Parmen.
It's so easy to forget just... just how goofy Star Trek could be sometimes.
The third season went too heavy on the sci-fi and too light on the study of the human condition, which is what made Star Trek great. This episode could have been so much better, but most of it ended up being incredibly uncomfortable to watch. I remember seeing the sixty second trailer as a kid, and being *freaked out.*
Used to hear this all the time in "Unjust Intentions"
Twice the power level maybe. But power is nothing without control. Amazing Kirk also mastered the skill of using Alexander so quickly.
midget to Kirk: let me finish with him.
Kirk to midget: we save lives. we don't kill people.
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Who's up for a game of dwarf tennis? Telekinetic style!
It's called Dwarf Tossing.
@@simonpurist4499 dagger dwarf would be the logical alternative
The original Midget tossing !
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It’s hard to believe the silly stuff that we bought into as kids , so long ago.
A little person stumbling back and forth with a knife , and all of us were like “ Oh wow. Magic powers. “
In your face, Parmen!
if the power came from indigenous foods you'd think the fat guy would have been in charge
That little dude was WILLOW!!!😁❤🥰
I was traumatized and confused about Val Kilmer's role playing in that movie!!! I was too young to have first seen it.
But despite that, Willow was my magical imagination friend through many dangers of childhood! I guess that's why I live Hobbits so much!🥰🧙♂️🧝♂️🧝♀️
Wasn't Warwick David though.
In the Webcomic Darths & Droids (Star Wars parody) they call it "force arm wrestling".
If this was a Anime and those would be visible beams and the dwarf was instead the point where the beams met, it would be a "Beam Struggle".
I once saw DC's Poison Ivy and another plant user fight using plant telekinesis. I called that a "Green Struggle".
I can not think of any punny name for this, but "Telekinetic Arm Wrestling" does fit I think.
Nah....it was just the dagger dwarf looking both ways before he crossed the street.
Kirk: "I am more powerful than any Jedi. Even you!"
Don't try it James. I have the high ground.
Yeah but the dagger dwarf was bout to have the upper hand, but, the captain wouldn't let the lil man Kirk out on em
Perhaps Capt. JAMES T KIRK'S biggest FU to any Alien that tried any shenanigans
Don't you love how the Federation just FORGOT about this whole experience? Dr Mccoy, formulates a syrum, SIMPLY from his medical bag, to give you the mind powers beyond that of the most powerful Sith lord.
The Federation ALSO forgot about episode "Wink of an eye", where you sip this Scalosian water, and speed up so fast you can't be seen.
Armed with the Telekinetic powers, AND being able to use them in a nanosecond, NOTHING would touch the Federation.
Oh, the Borg are infiltrating Federation space?? ,
1.45682 seconds later, WITH A MERE THOUGHT, the whole friggin Borg fleet is wiped out.
But let's just forget about these abilities LMAO!
Throw in flower spores that can help you regenerate any injury, allies that eat through any hull and incinerate on contact, and time travel.
Hypnotic is more like it.
Huge "Star Trek" fan but it had a few bad episodes and this is one of them, the good outweighed the bad though.
Name of the episode
Many Walk Among Us who have unique powers that they could bring to bear to control us. They do not.
I always wondered what happened to these powers. Did Kirk keep them? He should have for all times.
Never explained again in official canon. There was an expanded universe novel that said that the kironide substance used was not only of very limited duration (30 minutes or less), but it had side effects and severe withdrawal symptoms in humans (Kirk and Spock required a lot of treatment after this - apparently the substance was mildly radioactive, and they required a lot of chelation therapy), and that it was too dangerous to be used. The novel also tied that in as the reason that the Platonians didn't have any functional immune systems left, and that Kirk and Spock were lucky their exposure was limited (the Platonians were constantly exposed to it via their food). That's probably the best in-universe explanation that works with it never being mentioned again.
@@StormsparkPegasus I got the impression that Kirk developed the power as long as he was on the planet and it fades once he leaves it. Alexander did not had the power because of his dwarvism.
@@PungiFungi Didn't have anything to do with being on the planet. It was that chemical in their blood (McCoy had to process and distill it). The natives got it from their food, McCoy just pre-dissolved it so they would get powers immediately. To resolve this issue, all they had to do was have McCoy say it was temporary and it was too risky to use again due to side effects.
It's kind of shocking just how much Mitt Romney looks like Liam Sullivan.
Mitt Romulin from the planet romulus
the original "Liam"
I don't remember that episode
Count your blessings.
Ptolemy the platonians episode classic kirk like a horse spock cries laughs he and kirk dances
Was that miss kitty?
'TELEKINENTIC ABILITIES,PUUUUUUULLLLLLEEESSE, BUT THIS WAS BEFORE STAR WARS AND 'THE FORCE' LOL!!!!!
Before Peter Dinklege and David Rappaport, there was Michael Dunn
"Not twice mine!"
Kirk looks so sexy in that outfit
Dr Loveless :)
Brain and brain, what is brain?
Seems like Parman could have just gotten up and walked away.
This and other third season episodes had crappy Star Trek music. I feel like I can dance to Star Trek music from seasons 1 and 2.
Plato's Stepchildren was Star Trek's indictment of classical civilisation
Go on.
No it wasn't.
I thought it was just an excuse to have a scene where a midget rides on Kirk's back like a horse.
This episode is way worse than 'Spock's Brain'.
"Brain, brain, brain...WHAT IS BRAIN?" No, not by a long shot.
Liked the episode very much.
Worst episode was the space hippies Season 3
It's not. This episode, while incredibly over-the-top and uncomfortable to watch, had something to say. There was NOTHING good about 'Spock's Brain.'
@@Emper0rH0rde There is ONE moment near the end, where Spock won't shut up and McCoy laments reattaching his vocal cords, prompting Kirk to tell him that they knew the risk.
Embarrassingly awful episode. Insulting, in fact.
season 3 of tos sucks. i only like 2 episodes: requiem for methuselah and savage curtain.
Cancel
"Do you wannabe like Trump?"
YES!
MarjorieTaylor Green
Ted Cruz
Lindsey Graham
Matt Gaetz
ad nauseum!
fake
By far the worst episode, absolute tasteless garbage, except for the pleasure of watching Mr. Michael Dunn
Or Kirk getting some BROWN SUGAR!
@@simonpurist4499 I agree with you there!uhura was beautiful!
@@tsp1boy roddenberry thought so, too. He was having an affair with her.