[16][17] Scholar Eric Greene argues this is reflective of the "frontier myth" of Star Trek and American foreign policy in the late 20th century, in which a superior culture expands to impose its understanding of freedom and progress on others. Production episode: 122. [23], Eric Greene observes that "Return of the Archons" is the first time Star Trek attempted to deal with issues of war and peace raised by the Vietnam War, and established a template that would be used in a number of subsequent episodes such as "A Taste of Armageddon", "This Side of Paradise", and "For the World Is Hollow and I Have Touched the Sky". Then you will probably like listening to us too, so check out our podcast below. Directed by Joseph Pevney. Shields are up, but they require all ships power; if they divert power to the engines, the shields will fall and the ship will burn to a cinder. Jason and his crew had so many problems it was crazy. ", "Without freedom of choice, there is no creativity. Evidently, this is the fate that awaits the entire landing party. Story outline "Landru's Paradise" by Roddenberry: Story outline "The Return of the Archons" by. Creativity is one of Kirk's best leadership traits and in the episode he explains that all of humanity would be lost without it. $j("#connectPrompt").show(); Without creativity, there is no life. After subduing their captors (why they didn't do that, before, is anyone's guess, as is why Landru bothered to bring them to his inner sanctum to assimilate them instead of having the Brown Cloaks touch them with their Swiss Rolls), Kirk has Reger and Marplon take them to Landruwhich turns out to be a giant computer (what else?). Among the attackers is the missing Lieutenant O'Neil. Upon materializing in the USS Enterprise's transporter room, he is in a strange mental state stating to Captain Kirk that the planet below is "Paradise, my friend. Through it all the crew grows in the face of danger and continues to have fun with each other. Go put on a red shirt. The universal good., This is a soulless society, captain. Soon after, McCoy and Galloway return and they have been absorbed, with McCoy speaking similarly to the way Sulu had on the Enterprise. [24] Greene argues that these episodes prefigure the Borg Collective, a far more overt totalitarian (even Soviet) metaphor introduced in the series Star Trek: The Next Generation. Copyright 2021 Ready Steady Cut. Kirk and Spock use their phasers to blast through the wall and expose a computer programmed by Landru, who died 6,000 years ago. You must be a registered user to subscribe to threads. All rights reserved. You can see his fellow extra correcting his missed cue. And then theyre all rendered unconscious. This could be a seriously meaty episode, but it all falls flat and feels as hollow as the lawgivers sticks of doom. Marplon takes Kirk and Spock, disguised as lawgivers, to a chamber, the Hall of Audiences, where Landru appears to his acolytes or, at least, a projection of him does. Marplon's absorption booth console was also reused several times in the series. The landing party holds them off with phasers on stun (it helps that the people move really slowly). "[17] Indeed, the Prime Directive would only truly be honored during the series in the episode "Bread and Circuses". Find the exact moment in a TV show, movie, or music video you want to share. ", "He's still alive. [13] Character actor Sid Haig has an uncredited role as one of the hooded Lawgivers who first confront the landing party in Reger's boarding house. The episode contains Star Trek's first reference to the Prime Directive. It has no spirit, no spark. Bilar (Lev Mailer) delivers a seriously horrific performance. Unless, that is, Kirk wants to willfully ignore it, as he does here. Theyre being chased by guys in monks robes. Spock learns that Marplon was Tamar's contact and is part of the same underground to which Reger belongs. Return of the Archons (2016) Quotes It looks like we don't have any Quotes for this title yet. The rest of the episode focuses entirely upon Landrus orderly society. Who has the agency there? We get more background on one important part of the squad. Creator's Favorite Episode: Gene Roddenberry named this as one of his ten favourite episodes. "It was the practice of transhuman, genetic engineering, which resulted in all flesh becoming corrupted. It never goes anywhere. But then everyone stops moving. Director. Kirk leaves the ship's sociologist to guide the colony to a more "human" existence, and goes gallivanting off to a new adventure. Roddenberry picked this as one of his ten favorite episodes for the franchise's 25th anniversary. much introduced in this episode, and so much left hanging. Spock explaining his worldview, Kirk insulting him, and Spock refusing delivery on the insult. Be the first to contribute! Landru, one of the leaders, took the people back to a simpler time. "The Return of the Archons" Written by Gene Roddenberry and Boris Sobelman Directed by Joseph Pevney Season 1, Episodes 22 Production episode 6149-22 Original air date: February 9, 1967 Stardate:. We also see development of Captain Colleren as a character and the beginnings of an adult relationship. But nobody else got the message, so he was the only one with the accent. They find the inhabitants living in a 19th-century Earth-style culture, ruled over by cloaked and cowled "Lawgivers" and a reclusive dictator, Landru. Captain Kirk beams down with a larger landing party all wearing clothing in the style of those worn by Sulu and O'Neil to investigate. First they kill Tamar for disobedience, then they inform the landing party that they are not of the body and they will be absorbed. The Red Hour is potently intriguing, and its eerily depicted. Reger tells Kirk about the arrival of the first Archons: many were killed, many more were absorbed. To boldly go. Despite the supreme awfulness of Bilar, we do get another episode with great guest stars, two of whom are prolific character actors from the sixties. Thank goodness there is also great writing out there, not just this fluff. Fortunately, Kirk's uncanny ability to Logic Bomb any computer-like being saves the day, and they escape with Reger to a safer locationbut not without picking up the Red Shirt, now a member of the machine, against Reger's warnings not to. No mention is made of the festival after its over, nor is its purpose ever explicated. From these foxholes, they launch their spiritual warfare against the general population and against specific individuals., When the electromagnetic flow of Sophia's intention approached specific types of metaloids, fermions, subatomic particles, and ions, this contact formed creatures similar to cyborgs; insectoid creatures, called Qlifot (fragments of broken vessels) in the Lurian Kabbalah, or the Archons in Gnosticism., Therefore, they [archons] meddle with human beings, inserting deviant thoughts into their minds, They are influence peddlers, a type of non-physical implant, a foreign installation in the brain, from which they launch their mind-control system., All thoughts, emotions, mindsets, archons, egregores, demons, mogwai, or non-physical beings are computer programs that will control your actions if you let them. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. The lawgivers find themselves without guidance, and Sulu is back to normal. In the episode, the crew of the Enterprise visit a seemingly peaceful planet whose inhabitants are "of the Body", controlled by an unseen ruler, and enjoy a night of violence during "Festival". Peace for all. Just lucky, I guess. I truly love these Omega Force books! MALcon), Centers of Attention in the Very Modern Murder Mysteries of Rian Johnson, Martin Scorsese, Paul Schrader, and Terrence Malick Meet at a Diner to Discuss, The Legacy of Old Tropes: Charles R. Saunders Jeroboam Henleys Debt, Five YA SFF Books Featuring Crews Youll Want to Join, All the Myriad Ways: The Many, Many Faces of the Shapeshifter, Ben Siskos Non-Linear, Non-Binary Arc in, Zoom and Bored Transports the Road Runner and Coyote to a Realm of Funhouse Physics, Reading The Wheel of Time: Subjugation and Surrender in Robert Jordans, 10 Classic Tales for Fans of Swashbuckling and Historical Intrigue. When he materializes, hes spouting gibberish about being of the body, looking for Archons, paradise, and so on, all with a goofy smile on his face. This story is told in the alternate timeline of 2009s Star Trek and Star Trek Into Darkness in issues #9-10 of IDWs Star Trek ongoing comic. Reger says its Landru summoning the body. Another solid installment in the Omega Force series. Marplon and Reger arrive, returning their communicators to them, but McCoy realizes that theyre not of the body and screams bloody murder. This episode marks one of four times Kirk is able to ", This episode has the only teaser to fade out with a close-up on George Takei. They are demons. "That is very kind of you, Captain. LOL). Kirk and Spock fire on the wall where the hologram is projected, and find a room with a big computer in it. Prop Recycling: The doors to the Hall of Audiences were a reuse of doors previously seen in "What . Immediately upon being beamed down, Spock notices a strangeness in the people they encounter; a kind of contented mindlessness expression on their faces. [30], Zack Handlen of The A.V. Landru says peace, order, and tranquility are the good. Concerned by this turn of events, Kirk takes a landing party down to scope things out. All comments must meet the community standards outlined in Tor.com's Moderation Policy or be subject to moderation. Welcome back. Operation -- Annihilate! Uhura doesnt even get dialogue in the episode. It Should", "What 'Star Trek 4' Could Learn From These 'Star Trek' Episodes", "Star Trek: How a Classic TOS Episode Influenced The Purge", "The Purge Director Admits Which Star Trek Episode Influenced His Movie. Its actually pretty frustrating. The landing party is imprisoned in a dungeon. Reger says to leave him, as Landru will be able to trace them through him, but Kirk insists on taking him along, so the two security guards carry him. Like. Return of the Archons. Get help and learn more about the design. Once out of danger, Reger explains the whole thing: he is a resistance fighter against the Brown Cloaks and their master, Landru, who controls the people via Mind Control, and polices them with the Brown Cloaks; anyone out of its thrall is told You Will Be Assimilated (so, nothing like the Borg, then), and are killed if they can't be. It is a binary operating system that imitates the many shades of gray characteristic of human intelligenceonly to end up a circumscribed parody of it that processes everything strictly in terms of black and white., They {alien parasites} begin by invading the minds of individuals in government, military, medicine, finance, media, education, academia, secret societies and religion. Original US DVD release (single-disc): Volume 11. | It is because of Landru that they go crazy? SULU: The Captain gave us an order. Please update your browser to one of the following: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Flashback | Recap | Star Trek: The Original Series S1E21: The Return of the Archons, When Lt. Sulu (George Takei) returns to the. "Red Hour", the time of day when the "Festival" begins, is the name of his production company. This episode has the first-ever mention of the Prime Directive, though its only mentioned long enough for Kirk to dismiss it as non-applicable here. And we never got it. ", "You said you wanted freedom. The Prime Directive, Starfleets General Order One, forbids the interference with cultures normal development. Star date: 3156.2. All Quotes When Landru first appears in the hiding place, one of the background extras starts to cover his ears, mistaking the sound of the holographic Landru appearing for the crippling ultrasonic waves that would occur towards the end of the scene. At Regers urging, McCoy sedates ONeil before he can come around from the stun blast. Nice, friendly, and a Stepford Smiler, I mean; for the entire night, everyone goes crazy and destructive, like the entire cast of Equilibrium went off their Prozium at the same time and started going through the withdrawl symptom of violent mood swings. Archon is seen in the Enterprise novel Kobayashi Maru by Andy Mangels & Michael A. Martin, and also in Martins Romulan War duology. It has to be earned. Kirk wakes up to find himself, along with Spock, Lindstrom, and Leslie in a cell. They are given rooms and retreat from the mayhem outside, trying their best to get a few hours' sleep. This book was perfect overthought it got bit boring the middle chapters but swiftly after it picked up it's pace. Trivia Edit The Nexus 23 - 'The Return of the Archons' / 'Symbiosis' (CLIP) (Podcast Episode) Quotes It looks like we don't have any Quotes for this title yet. Star Trek TOS music ~ S01E21 The Return of the Archons ~ original film music extracted from the TV series. This is known as psychological warfare, but Archontic manipulation far surpasses anything the United States, Russia, Vatican City, Israel, or the United Kingdom has, of yet, invented. Reger takes him to a safe house where he has a lighting panel that is obviously way beyond the technology of this world. Landru says this is a world without hate, fear, conflict, disease, or crime. Were going to see something very similar to this in a few episodes, with This Side of Paradise. Therell be another force attempting to subsume Kirk and his crew into a euphoric zombie state. Just click the "Edit page" button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the Quotes submission guide. The computer complies. Site by FireCask. Do not give up. Lawgivers summon Spock, who is taken to the same place, and there encounters Kirk, now mindlessly happy. Do you think this one is? Apparently, its up to the captain to decide when the Prime Directive applies. Scotty, in command of the Enterprise, reports that her shields are able to deflect them, but nearly all ship's power is diverted to this purpose. Ahead warp one, aye. (. Dr. Leonard McCoy is "absorbed into the Body", i.e., placed under Landru's mental control,[9] but Marplon, a member of the underground against Landru, rescues Kirk and Spock. Contacting the ship, Kirk learns that heat beams from the planet are attacking the Enterprise, which must use all its power for its shields. There, Landru regretfully informs them that their interference is causing great harm, and that they, and all who knew of them, must be killed, to cleanse the memory of the Body. "Alien Parasites are what the Gnostics call 'Archons.'. Reger tells Kirk about the arrival of the first Archons: many were killed, many more were absorbed. But so what? Light romance, consistent personalities, interesting missions, decent combat, not too much dialog. I use ratings to decide which books I am going to buy, and I recently decided I am partially responsible for inflating the ratings on books. In a stroke of luck, though, it turns out Marplon, the master assimilator, is a member of Reger's underground, and manages to keep Kirk and Spock from being absorbed. Then we have the endless asking what Landru is without any kind of response, and constant repetition of stock phrases before we finally get to the climax, where Kirk convinces the computer that creativity is necessary for life, a specious argument that somehow makes Landru go tits-up in a puff of illogic. Receive notification by email when a new comment is added. A native asks if theyre in for the festival, and they say they are, and they dont have accommodations for it yet. Quotes submission guide. Done in by Kirks total bullshit, the computer smokes and explodes. All is indeed peace and tranquility the peace of the factory; the tranquility of the machine; all parts working in unison. They are more like robots than living beings, as they lack intentionality and imagination. 12 Feb 2023 15:00:01 . With Sulu out of commission, Scotty is left in charge of the ship, the first time weve seen the chief engineer as part of the chain of command. Yarn is the best search for video clips by quote. The moment the clock strikes six, everyone stopped moving in tandem, then goes berserk, trashing and burning things, grabbing women and carrying them off. What they find isn't promising; a giant Lotus-Eater Machine disguised as a 19th-century town, where every Victorian-clad citizen is nice and friendly and not at all a Stepford Smileruntil the evening falls, during which they, wellaren't. At one point, Spock decks one of the lawgivers. The pages fly by as if you're watching a movie! Mr. Spock: That is very kind of you, Captain. Required fields are marked *. Quote: Kirk : "You said you wanted freedom. When the "Festival" breaks out, the mob begins hurling stones at the landing party. When Kirk is released, he pretends to be of the body to fool the lawgivers. Reger warns against bringing him along, but Kirk cannot bring himself to abandon a member of his crew. Kirk decides the plug must be pulled. This is a very entertaining series. Just as malware does not serve you, these non-physical properties do not serve you. Seeking the answer to a century-old mystery, Kirk and crew encounter a vacantly peaceful society under a 6000-year autocratic rule that kills all those it can't absorb.Seeking the answer to a century-old mystery, Kirk and crew encounter a vacantly peaceful society under a 6000-year autocratic rule that kills all those it can't absorb.Seeking the answer to a century-old mystery, Kirk and crew encounter a vacantly peaceful society under a 6000-year autocratic rule that kills all those it can't absorb. If you strengthen your connection with Sophia, the Christos and the Aeons, you have nothing to fear., Anytime you see dichotomies that ignore the human experiments infinite nuances, you can be certain you are encountering the Archontic mind., Religions that began worshipping a single male God were an Archontic construct holographically inserted into history in order to separate humanity from its spiritual roots in the earth., The devil and hell are mental whips created by the Archons to keep humanity enslaved to their system., The Archons use 'mind control' techniques. And he's not who he claims to be. He had previously appeared as Dr. Theodore Haskins in the episode "The Menagerie" and would make a third appearance as an unnamed old man in the third-season episode "For the World Is Hollow and I Have Touched the Sky". Having been recognized as outsiders on the streets, Sulu and O'Neil draw the attention of two sinister figures dressed in brown, hooded monk-like robes: the lawgivers. In short, they are Alien Parasites. "You'd make a splendid computer, Mr. To ensure the becalmed Beta III civilians moved at the same time as each other, prerecorded drumbeats were played on the exterior set then muted during post-production. All the regulars on the show were quitting smoking at the same time, so many chewed gum instead. MALcon) in Denver, Colorado this weekend, alongside Brian of Draco and the Malfoys, Stant Litore, Pandora Celtica, Tomas ODreams, Kilted Man, Quincy Allen, Vivian Trask, and bunches more. Crazy Credits Be the first to contribute! As it turns out, Landru was once a real person, a leader of the colony on the planet, who built the machine to help him keep the peace over the people; once Landru died, the computer took over his name, identity, and purpose, and went through a Zeroth Law Rebellion, force-assimilating people into the Hive Mind in order to keep order. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Story By Gene Roddenberry. Through his tricorder, Spock discovers a source of immense power, radiating from a point near the landing party's location. I cannot change the laws of physics! Keith R.A. DeCandido will be a Special Guest at the Myths and Legends Convention (a.k.a. What is their purpose? Hacom is suspicious of them, because theyre not participating in red hour. Archons are deceivers par excellence. Just click the "Edit page" button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the Quotes submission guide. ", "This is a soulless society, Captain. $j("#facebookRegPrompt").hide(); The landing party awaken in a cave-like cell, but McCoy, Galloway, and O'Neil are missing. Star Trek (1966) - S01E21 The Return of the Archons clip with quote - You came for the Festival? He's here, now. : The Prime Directive is not just a set of rules; it is a philosophy and a very correct one. Scotty says they have six hours before their orbit decays. Lee Mailer who played Bilar was told that the colony was something like "late 19th century New England," so he affected an old New England accent: "A-yah, come for festival, a-yah-a?" Easily move forward or backward to get to the perfect clip. Unless, that is, Kirk wants to willfully ignore it, as he does here. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Reger and Marplon tell how Landru saved their society from war and anarchy 6,000 years ago and reduced the planet's technology to a simpler level. They destroy your passion for learning, and infiltrate and sabotage the educational system. If Kirk can't put a stop to the beams, the ship will be destroyed in less than twelve hours. "genetic engineering mixing species and creating hybrids that were never meant to exist.". Nor does the script ever bother to explain why older people dont participate in the festival. Return of the Archons is one of those episodes of TOS which, whether you like it or not, sticks with you. Great series, great characters and a thoroughly enjoyable read. Kirk, Spock, McCoy, Lieutenant Lindstrom (the ships sociologist), and two security guards, Leslie and Galloway, beam down, also in native attire. They try to right some wrongs being forced on people who cant fight back. is utterly genuine as a conflicted man watching his society spin out of control, leading a bit of a resistance movement. Spock replies that they are quite Human, it is just that there are facts missing currently as to why they behave like computers. Return of the Archon (Omega Force, #5) by Joshua Dalzelle is the latest book in my binge reading session. As one, everyone picks up a rock or a stick or something and moves on the landing party as a single unit. 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