First I should say that I'm delighted that there are these fan made productions determined to closely follow the retro look and feel of the original Star Trek series. I was really impressed with the first episode of Star Trek Continues and was expecting the same level on this second episode "Lolani".
I have to confess that I was somewhat disappointed with this particular episode. The main issue being some of the casting decisions and the acting.
My main issue is Todd Haberkorn as Mr. Spock. I do not know what his ethnic heritage is but it does not come across right with that of a Vulcan. Leonard Nimoy has a certain look and so far the PHASE II and the JJ Abrams reboot series has done a casting decision that works for Mr. Spock.
The second issue that I really noticed in this particular episode is how irritating I found the character of Dr. Elise McKenna and the acting style of the actress who plays her Michelle Specht.
The character of Dr. Elise McKenna and most of her dialogue really should have been the dialogue of Dr. McCoy. In fact more so in this episode because of the regional Earth origin of Dr. McCoy's ancestors. A real opportunity was lost there with him not contributing any comment to the situation Lolani was in.
I'd also add that Uhura, with her African heritage not given any input into Lolani was even more of a lost opportunity.
Other than the casting and acting decisions the retro look and sound of the episode was spot on and worked quite well.
I applaud the efforts made here and hope the series will improve with each new episode. Actually I'm confident it will.
I have to confess that I was somewhat disappointed with this particular episode. The main issue being some of the casting decisions and the acting.
My main issue is Todd Haberkorn as Mr. Spock. I do not know what his ethnic heritage is but it does not come across right with that of a Vulcan. Leonard Nimoy has a certain look and so far the PHASE II and the JJ Abrams reboot series has done a casting decision that works for Mr. Spock.
The second issue that I really noticed in this particular episode is how irritating I found the character of Dr. Elise McKenna and the acting style of the actress who plays her Michelle Specht.
The character of Dr. Elise McKenna and most of her dialogue really should have been the dialogue of Dr. McCoy. In fact more so in this episode because of the regional Earth origin of Dr. McCoy's ancestors. A real opportunity was lost there with him not contributing any comment to the situation Lolani was in.
I'd also add that Uhura, with her African heritage not given any input into Lolani was even more of a lost opportunity.
Other than the casting and acting decisions the retro look and sound of the episode was spot on and worked quite well.
I applaud the efforts made here and hope the series will improve with each new episode. Actually I'm confident it will.