ST:TOS 1-15 Shore Leave

Everyone on the Enterprise is in need of shore leave. Fortunately, they come across an uninhabited planet that's just the place for some relaxation: no people, no ruins or artifacts, nor any animals, just plants. Stop right there. How do these plants reproduce with no insects to pollinate them, and what do they do in place of a carbon-oxygen cycle, since there are no animals? Is there at least bacteria to break down dead plants? And most importantly: why is no one asking these questions?

There is a very good reason for the lack of animals, etc. but I can't accept that all these scientists (including Spock) could look at a planet like that, and not question how such a thing could be possible. Because it bloody well shouldn't be!

But let's leave that, and move on to the plot. This was one of the episodes that I clearly remember from my childhood! Despite the illogical beginning, I still liked it, because it was fun.

I think my favorite daydream was Yeoman Barrows in that princess dress. :) I expected her to look silly in a dress like that, pointy hat and all, but she actually looked great in it!

Memorable quote: The more complex the mind, the greater the need for the simplicity of play.