Yet another fine example of why the original STAR TREK is so enduring. With what appears to be an absolute minimum of means (the "planet Vulcan" consists of but a single- albeit outstanding- set), a solid script, and (as usual) topnotch performances (not to mention expert direction), AMOK TIME manages to convey the sense of oppressive heat and the lower oxygen level of an alien world; even the hue of the sky lends itself to this. Built around the ticking of Spock's biological clock, this episode offers us a tantalizing glimpse into the repressive Vulcan psyche. It's a powerful episode with an explosive climax. Talk about your Big Bang theories...
