“Errand Of Mercy”: Star Trek’s First Klingon Episode Explained
Summary TheStar Trek: The Original Seriesepisode, “Errand of Mercy” includes the first appearance of one ofStar Trek’smost iconic aliens — the Klingons. Throughout its three seasons,TOSproduced some truly memorable episodes of television, many of which continue to affect theStar Trekfranchise today.The adventures of Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) and the USS Enterprise crew laid the groundwork for everyStar Trekstory that came after.Many of the franchise’s most recognizable aliens made their debut onTOS,including the infamous Klingons....