3.63 : The Empath. - Science Fiction Fantasy Chronicles: forums

Dave · 16th April 2002, 07:43 PM

The one with Gem, an empath who can absorb injuries and pain into her own body.

I actually haven't seen this episode many times, possibly only once. I think the BBC didn't used to show it due to the torture and violence. It is very similar to a 1963 episode of "The Outer Limits" called 'Nightmare' in which a series of senseless brutalities are carried out on Earthmen as a test, with the participation of friendly aliens called "Ebonites". As in 'The Empath' the sets in 'Nightmare' were very sparse - and both were directed by John Erman.

The episode does bring out the nobility and self-sacrifice of Kirk, Spock and McCoy as the each try to protect one another.

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Dave Wherever I Am, I'm There Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Greater London Posts: 11,440	3.63 : The Empath. The one with Gem, an empath who can absorb injuries and pain into her own body. I actually haven't seen this episode many times, possibly only once. I think the BBC didn't used to show it due to the torture and violence. It is very similar to a 1963 episode of "The Outer Limits" called 'Nightmare' in which a series of senseless brutalities are carried out on Earthmen as a test, with the participation of friendly aliens called "Ebonites". As in 'The Empath' the sets in 'Nightmare' were very sparse - and both were directed by John Erman. The episode does bring out the nobility and self-sacrifice of Kirk, Spock and McCoy as the each try to protect one another.