"Court Martial"
Beginning with this entry, I'm going to try and more briefly encapsulate the plot of each episode, to save disk space and time, as well as to get more "lean" in my writing.
The plot: Kirk is nearly drummed out of the service when computer records indicate he had a lapse of judgment brought on by stress, leading to the death of a member of his crew, also an old friend. Kirk demands the court martial hearing that Starfleet would rather avoid, and during the proceedings, Spock learns that the computer records were falsified, leading to Finney, the man presumed killed by Kirk's alleged inactions. Finney admits he set Kirk up to get revenge for a report Kirk filed years earlier,
which stalled Finney's career. Finney is brought to justice and Kirk's honor is restored.
"Court Martial" was the second episode to involve legal drama and Starfleet regulations, the first being the two-parter "The Menagerie." This episode's tight plot and focus on courtroom drama was the main inspiration for the equally successful "Measure of a Man" in Star Trek: The Next Generation's second season.
We also meet another former flame of Kirk's, Areel Shaw, who has to serve as his prosecutor since she's the JAG officer for the sector, and Samuel T. Cogley, whose only appearance was well-received by fans due to a passionate speech on law and humanity and his romantic view of books and the law itself.
Screencaps from "Court Martial."
The episode's title card.
Kirk stands trial for the death of a crew member. Samuel T. Cogley stands with Kirk as his legal counsel.
Finney reveals himself and his reasons for framing Kirk.
Kirk and Areel share a kiss on the bridge.
The plot: Kirk is nearly drummed out of the service when computer records indicate he had a lapse of judgment brought on by stress, leading to the death of a member of his crew, also an old friend. Kirk demands the court martial hearing that Starfleet would rather avoid, and during the proceedings, Spock learns that the computer records were falsified, leading to Finney, the man presumed killed by Kirk's alleged inactions. Finney admits he set Kirk up to get revenge for a report Kirk filed years earlier,
which stalled Finney's career. Finney is brought to justice and Kirk's honor is restored.
"Court Martial" was the second episode to involve legal drama and Starfleet regulations, the first being the two-parter "The Menagerie." This episode's tight plot and focus on courtroom drama was the main inspiration for the equally successful "Measure of a Man" in Star Trek: The Next Generation's second season.
We also meet another former flame of Kirk's, Areel Shaw, who has to serve as his prosecutor since she's the JAG officer for the sector, and Samuel T. Cogley, whose only appearance was well-received by fans due to a passionate speech on law and humanity and his romantic view of books and the law itself.
Screencaps from "Court Martial."
The episode's title card.
Kirk stands trial for the death of a crew member. Samuel T. Cogley stands with Kirk as his legal counsel.
Finney reveals himself and his reasons for framing Kirk.
Kirk and Areel share a kiss on the bridge.
posted by Christopher at 7:05 AM
1 Comments:
One of my favorite quotes of the whole series (may not be accurate). When Kirk's record is being read and the bitch prosecutor says "We'll stipulate to his exemplary record"
Cogley: "I wouldn't want to slow down the wheels of justice - but then I wouldn't want them to run over my client in their unbridled haste."
Also of note. One of the things that never ceases to amaze me is how far, far far ahead Star Trek (made in the 60's) was in using black actors in positions of power and influence.
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