It's because of "Star Trek III" that I knew about Pon Farr at a young age (long before fandom had taken over) but 'Amok Time' is a far better into to the Vulcan ritual. The genius of this episode is how it uses Spock as a device to witness first-hand the physical effects. Insubordination and mood swings aren't applicable to our favorite Vulcan at all, but here he is completely out of his mind.It's a great way to build drama and flesh out the character.
And then there's the back half, full of drum beats and swirling camera moves; it doesn't really devolve into a fight scene between friends so much as speaks to Spock's frenzy (and integrity in the aftermath). It's as deep as it is dramatic.
7/10
And then there's the back half, full of drum beats and swirling camera moves; it doesn't really devolve into a fight scene between friends so much as speaks to Spock's frenzy (and integrity in the aftermath). It's as deep as it is dramatic.
7/10