“Space Seed” benefits from its story being used as source material for the second Star Trek motion picture. But even before the film was made, this episode could be considered a classic, thanks to one of the most compelling villains ever conceived for the small screen: Khan. More than just about any other Star Trek episode to date, this one hardly feels overly long. Indeed, its pace is so naturally swift that by the time that the episode ends, viewers are left gasping for breath as much as the Enterprise bridge crew. That isn’t to say that this is a perfect episode. There are a few issues with characterization and motivations, and the climactic confrontation between Kirk and Khan is just a bit too anti-climactic. But otherwise, this is one of the finest episodes of not just Season One, but also the entire series.

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