Enterprise Incidents with Scott and Steve

63) Is There In Truth No Beauty?


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We're thrilled to welcome back director Ralph Senensky for our deep dive of his sixth and final "Star Trek" episode, the sublime third season classic "Is There In Truth No Beauty?"

When the Enterprise is assigned to transport a Federation ambassador back to his homeworld, the mission turns out to be both dangerous and delicate. It's dangerous because the Medusan ambassador must be contained, or the sight of his formless appearance will drive anyone insane. And it's delicate because the ambassador's devoted aid, Dr. Miranda Jones, has a complex relationship with their accompanying technical specialist, Laurence Marvick, who is smitten with her. When Marvick's jealousy takes a wild turn for the worst, the Enterprise is sent spiraling out of the galaxy into the intergalactic void, and only a fragile mind link between the Medusan ambassador and Mr. Spock can put the ship back on course. After producing two back-to-back episodes that are generally regarded as among the worst of the series, "Star Trek" rebounded in a big way with "Is There In Truth No Beauty?" In addition to featuring a deeply moving story written by Jean Lisette Aroeste, the episode is graced with inspired direction from Ralph Senensky, an epic score composed by George Duning and, above all else, magnificent performances from Leonard Nimoy and guest stars Diana Muldaur and David Frankham. 

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