Poetic Television Review: Miri (Star Trek, S1X11, 1966)

In the aftermath of war's great strife,
A generation emerged, full of new life,
The Baby Boomers, with attitudes bold,
Challenging norms, their future to mold.

Their world was different, a changing tide,
Reflecting anxieties, as they stepped inside,
Science fiction mirrored their inner fears,
Children as antagonists, through all their tears.

In "Miri", a Star Trek episode of old,
This generational shift is told,
A planet similar to Earth, yet frozen in time,
A 1960s aesthetic, a nostalgic crime.

The USS Enterprise crew lands with care,
Only to find remnants of a bygone era there,
Grups and Onlies, a strange humanoid breed,
Driven mad by a virus, their fate to read.

Miri, an Onlie girl, with innocence so bright,
Navigates adulthood's complexities in sight,
Kim Darby's performance shines with depth and light,
As she embodies her character's emerging might.

Jahn's youthful defiance and desperation too,
Add layers to the story, as the narrative breaks through,
Despite its intriguing concept and strong performances so fine,
The script lacks inspiration, the pacing slow and unkind.

Romantic undertones and love triangles entwine,
Distracting from the narrative's core design,
A planet frozen in time, without explanation or clue,
Detracts from credibility, leaving fans feeling blue.

Yet still "Miri" engages with suspenseful moments so rare,
Strong performances that make the episode still worth sharing there.
A glimpse into societal anxieties of youth and maturity's test,
A transformative era in American culture put to rest.

Though flawed and imperfect, "Miri" remains a tale so bold ,
Of generational tensions and anxieties of old.
Its themes still resonate today ,
a commentary on growing up , on change , on life.

(Note: The review in its original form can be read here.)

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