Definitely a moving moment to see. His father would be proud. Vignonas overacting was sometime unbearable (in part probably because the role needs that overacting, but it was too much) and while Todd Haberkorn puts out a very solid performance, I cant get over him not looking the part. I always appreciated the work and attention to details that phase 2/NV did as far a sets/costumes and the like but STC really feels like a continuation of TOS that I never fully bought into with the other. Also, his use of music is spot on perfect. Enterprise, Michael Dorn. All I ask is: pick a universe and tell a few stories. They film it, keep us updated, and then release. I can say that he does a very fine job as Kirk/Shatner and I think he, the cast & the crew capture the feel of TOS. Heres their link, a way which the rest of us may contribute some quatloos in support: http://www.startrekcontinues.com/star-trek-continues-donations/#.U6N0YLGorfM. "Fairest of Them All" is a fan-produced Star Trek episode released in 2014, the third in the web series Star Trek Continues, which aims to continue the episodes of Star Trek: The Original Series replicating their visual and storytelling style. Kim Stinger IS now Uhura for me. What a playground he now has with Star Trek Continues. Great production values. Great audio. Its impossible to be 100% spot on, but hes close enough to carry STC. Michelle Specht sparkles in her one and only scene, bringing a nice, comedic twist to the story. Thats been the vital element missing previously. Its like a restored lost episode from the sixties, absolutely authentic and genuine. Much more so than she ever was in Phase II. As an editor myself, its obvious to me he has studied the pacing and sequencing of the original show. Has he thrown a single punch in Star Trek Continues? and Vic as the mirror Kirk. Thanks for continuing the magic. On another note, many unkind things have been said about Vic Mignogna in comments on this site and others. This is the Trek I grew up with and Im glad to see a fan production finally give the attention to detail that is evident in this episode. I saw no flaws, from the casting to the sets. Star Trek Continues really hits it out of the part with Fairest Of Them All. The Expressions of Spock and Marlena change. My only complaint is I wish that Grant wouldnt try so hard to sound like George Takei. The Emperor of the Empire had ordered several Terran Starahips to pursue the traitors who hijacked the Enterprise. All have been good but I think episodes two and three were great. Season 1 In the 1960s, TV was a different beast. Its literally an instance of the son becoming the father. Please join us for a very special screening of Star Trek Continues episode 3, Fairest of Them All at midnight on the night of Thursday, July 31st at the AMC Town Square in Las Vegas. "Star Trek" and all related marks, logos and characters are solely owned by CBS Studios Inc. I loved how they picked up the Ep with the Soft. It would have been nice to see him worked into the script more. It can be alternate universe (Mirror, Mirror), JJ-verse, or Prime-verse. They just needed one thing: money. Season 3 of Star Trek: Discovery took on ambitious ideas, from trauma to resource scarcity to gender identity, with the franchises first major non-binary and trans characters. She injects a bit of vim in to the production and makes it just that more colorful. And when did Spock become oriental? Captain Kirk finds himself haunted by guilt from his past as the fate of an alien world hangs in the balance. I look forward to each episode of this more than I do to the J.J. Universe Stark Trek Movies. The one I watched when I was a child in the 60s. Fan Productions, Viral Video/Mashup/Images. Much though Engineer Scott would have us believe otherwise, Star Trek breaking the Laws of Physics is par for the course its the space opera story that counts. Thank you for that and the other episodes to continue a voyage which helped spark my own imaginaiton as a child. The goon playing Kirk has a squeaky child voice that makes me just want to slap the crap out of him. Its amazing at some points in this episode from behind Mignogna,, really looked like Shatner. I especially enjoyed the Shuttle sequence congratulations on using the original shuttle, I hope other productions will do so, too. For a closer look at this fan series from its beginnings in 2012, check out this three-part history of Star Trek Continues. Hate to be negative but also liked that Michele Spechts character didnt have much airtime on this one. Although Larry Nemeczek is far from being a good actor, he had more charisma then the new old guy. Paramount? He makes the mirror McCoy seem appropriately sadistic. Suddenly, it was 40 minutes later and credits were rolling. This is really good. I went as far as I can with this. I would say this is the best of the three episodes produced so far. Plus a big thing to sell me in STC is Vic Mignognas Kirk, I think he does a great job and though I like Cawley and his passion for trek I never bought him as Kirk. Kirk and McCoy are trapped in time while an alien infestation threatens the Enterprise. :/. What makes Star Trek Continues the best of these? Its so rare! I clicked in to check out a few minutes of this episode. Outstanding across all areas. I thought the writing of Lolani was a bit flat and some scenes seemed a bit forced to me, but Fairest is the best yet. 2,006 talking about this. The writing and stories also continue to ring true to the original. Six months between is great. I kinda let it go but I do think he overdoes it a little. Its time to bring it back to TV, Web, or Theater on a very regular basis. Exceptional from a production and tonal standpoint. Furthermore, being a Star Trek: Enterprise fan, I also enjoyed the short glimpse at TOS-ified Andorian ships. Are you getting this? Star Trek: The Original Series - Episode Guide - Season 3 May 06, 2019 01312.4 The Original Series Surely youve heard of CBSs reticence to renew Star Trek for a third season in 1968, slashing its production budget by half and pushing it out of prime time into a 10pm slot. The sets, effects, and costumes remain top notch and have every bit of the feel of an episode from TOS. My main knock is that Im not a kid anymore. Directed by James Kerwin. Lord knows, the least of them beats Greg Brady vs. I look forward to more good work from Mignogna and friends in the future!!! Really enjoyed this episode; all three have been excellent. Agreed. And maybe (one can hope) she will over time become integral to Continues. Often overlooked by other fan productions, good sound design is essential to taking a production to the next level, as it has here. There was not one surprise in the story, where you might think an alternate universe is the perfect ground for that. P.S. Anyway, kudos to Mignogna and his team for invoking the feeling of TOS. Another nice episode, unfortunately as I feared another bottle show and very short as well. Clearly, no one is at the helm of any Star Trek creation. And vic migogna as Shatner playing Kirk is sublime. From the Terran Empire news service this is a special report. Star Trek Continues just keeps getting better. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. His portrayal of Kirk is what is making STC so enjoyable. I know why Paramount is allowing Roberto Orci to continue to write and now direct. While Kirk is a major character, this episode centers on Spock and its his efforts that make this another enjoyable episode. Star Trek: The Original Series the seaons, the key episodes. Maybe theres a small slice of jealousy involved, because a passionate person is also many times a successful person. To say it again here, I loved this episode and am loving Continues as a whole. Many kudos to Matt Bucy for his masterful work as DP. It even begins with Good Kirks iconic speech to Mirror Spock about the illogic of tyranny. Actingwise Chris Doohan beats them all, and the lady that play the Captains wife was superb. I enjoyed Star Trek Continues third episode Fairest of Them All. His portrayal of Shatners Capt. Why Are There Only 3 Episodes Left of STAR TREK CONTINUES? The Acting was top nothch the Sound and feel was fantastic. It was the real deal. Like TOS, the episodes get better and better. STAR TREK and its various marks are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. 2020 CBS Studios Inc./Paramount Pictures Corp, 2006-2020 SciFanatic Network | Legal/Privacy Info |, Copyright 2021 | MH Newsdesk by MH Themes, Interview: Nicholas Meyer On The Art Of Making Star Trek Movies, Fan Film Review: Pacific 201 Tells An Ambitious Star Trek Story In The Post-Enterprise Era, Grudge The Cat From Star Trek: Discovery Is Getting Her Own Book, Exclusive: Nicholas Meyer On Whats Holding Back His Ceti Alpha V Star Trek Mini-Series, Five Cast Members For Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Announced, The Shuttle Pod The TrekMovie.com Podcast. Yes, much improved sound added to the overall experience. The director deserves a special note. I like Michelle Specht and her character, McKenna. Kudos to my friends for this 3rd effort!! Vic Mignogna as Captain Kirk is in the most challenging of situations as an actor. I liked Pilgrim very much. I mean good Kirk talking to Spock. Keep it up Vic and crew. Live long and prosper! As the cast and crew have stated in interviews, they broke down TOS in an effort to exactly duplicate the costumes, lighting, blocking, camera movement and shot composition. That along with assessing other people's comments has allowed me to put my thoughts in order regarding this latest effort from Star Trek Continues. With Vic Mignogna, Todd Haberkorn, Chuck Huber, Christopher Doohan. All fan series demand that those involved have a passion for Trek, and in these cases TOS. Spock plans to rebel against the Empire in a quest for peace, but first must plot against Kirk to take control of the Enterprise. Like Richard Greene I have no knowledge of whatever Vic Mignogna may have said/not said or done/not done in the past. I only wish it could have been a bit longer, just because I was enjoying it so much. One more thing I was thinking too is that STC feels more like if TOS had come back for a fourth season back in the day where as NV/P2 seems more like continuing the forth season if it were done on tv today. 101 comments so far. Having Kipleigh Brown at the helm was a real treat. I have absolutely nothing against the actor but the character she portrays yes. I even liked the little references to new trek like the Spooock and the Kirk/Spock strangulation scene. As the field of Star Trek fan episodic and film productions continue to get more crowded, look for Continues to remain in the top of the pack. This sequel to the TOS episode "Mirror Mirror" picks up the story in the alternate universe immediately after. This reminds me of one reason Fairest is so genuine the 3-D chess game, a tribute to the friendship of Kirk and Spock across the universes, is also a nod to the fact that our fearless (and, in this universe, ruthless) crew also have time to themselves, which was always an element of the Star Trek ethos. Keeping it the original 4:3 aspect is an inspired decision, because it sells the look of the production. The passion of Vic Mignogna. Here he displays just how devoted he is to recreating TOS as we all know it. It really felt like a continuation of the episode. Grant Imahara and Wyatt Lenhart continue to prove themselves as Sulu and Chekov, especially in the Mirror Universe. Discovery finally found home last week.And though it was far from a slight adjustment for our main characters, by episode's end, it was clear they were getting settled into the