Season 2, Episode 09: All That GlistersThis blog comes with the generalized warning that any post may contain spoilers. That is especially true of these Space: 1999 posts. So if you haven't seen this episode, intend to watch it, and therefore don't want spoilers, then don't read.
Plot Synopsis
All is going well for a crew from Alpha as they try to get some of a much-needed mineral from a planet. But things start going downhill when they shoot off a piece of a rock, only to find that the rock is alive.
My Thoughts
What I find interesting about this episode is the fact that it was sequenced to come right after "The Rules of Luton." In "Rules, the trouble starts when Maya and Koenig pick flowers and eat berries -- not knowing that the plants are sentient. This takes it a step further; troubles start when a crewmember shoots a big rock with his laser staple gun -- not knowing that the rocks are sentient.
This is really one of the stupidest episodes yet. Not silly, since that would imply some sense of fun. Just stupid. And boring. The only redeeming feature is the first (and, at this point I will assume only) appearance of Dave, a kind of loud-mouthed geologist who steals his scenes. I really hope he turns into a recurring character.
They're getting better at the episode-closing banter, but the background music and tone still don't feel right for a science fiction show.
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