In this episode, we see the Enterprise take on a new passenger, a 17 year old boy who had seemingly been able to survive on his own for 14 years while stranded on a deserted planet. He behaves strangely and appears a bit lost, severely lacking in social skills. However, this notion quickly fades as he begins using his powers on a whim, or simply to get the attention he so desperately craves. The way in which this character is introduced to us and the enormous danger he represents to the crew on board the Enterprise felt uneven. But my main gripe with this episode is that it drags at times. The story could have developed into a sort of dramatic hostage situation, but it never really lives up to its full potential. The absences of Sulu and Scotty are also noticeable.
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In this episode, we see the Enterprise take on a new passenger, a 17 year old boy who had seemingly been able to survive on his own for 14 years while stranded on a deserted planet. He behaves strangely and appears a bit lost, severely lacking in social skills. However, this notion quickly fades as he begins using his powers on a whim, or simply to get the attention he so desperately craves. The way in which this character is introduced to us and the enormous danger he represents to the crew on board the Enterprise felt uneven. But my main gripe with this episode is that it drags at times. The story could have developed into a sort of dramatic hostage situation, but it never really lives up to its full potential. The absences of Sulu and Scotty are also noticeable.