Product Details

• Actors: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy
• Writers: Gene Roddenberry
• Producers: Douglas S. Cramer
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
• Subtitles: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: CBS Paramount International Television
• DVD Release Date: August 28, 2001
• Run Time: 100 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00005M2D0
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #135,203 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Star Trek - The Original Series, Vol. 32 - Episodes 63 & 64: The Empath/ The Tholian Web" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Two Thought Provoking Treks, September 16, 2001

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Hank Drake (Cleveland, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Star Trek - The Original Series, Vol. 32 - Episodes 63 & 64: The Empath/ The Tholian Web (DVD)

Volume 32 of Paramount's complete reissue of Classic Trek contains two outstanding third season episodes.

The Empath is a sensitive story written by Joyce Muskat. The Vians, like the Talosians from The Cage, are an advanced race possessing superior intellect, but seemingly lacking a moral center. Since most of this episode's budget was spent creating the Vians' makeup, the producers used a minimalist setting--so nearly the entire episode is shrouded in black. Guest Star Kathryn Hays does an excellent job in what is essentially a mime role.

The Tholian Web is another great story. The script is scientifically plausible, and features fine dialogue and character conflict. It's interesting to see how the crew interracts in the absence of Captain Kirk. It's equally interesting to observe how, no longer having to compete with William Shatner's broad performance style, the cast alters their performances. James Doohan, in particular, has some subtle moments here. The Tholian Commander's appearance, along with the "web" effects, are some of the best of the series.

The picture restoration is excellent here, with deep blacks during much of The Empath, and clear reproduction of the visual effects from The Tholian Web. The sound has been tastefully enhanced for multichannel systems.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Two of my favorites, August 10, 2001

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This review is from: Star Trek - The Original Series, Vol. 32 - Episodes 63 & 64: The Empath/ The Tholian Web (DVD)

This is the first time two of my very favorite Star Trek episodes have landed on the same DVD. The lack of a set in The Empath is a big part of why I like the episode so much. The completely black background gives the story a spooky, nightmarish quality. Also, the alien makeup in this episode is as good as you'll see during the original series. The Tholian Web is a classic worth the price of this DVD all by itself.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Strange Bedfellows, August 8, 2001

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C. Gerace "geracchr" (Birdsboro, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Star Trek - The Original Series, Vol. 32 - Episodes 63 & 64: The Empath/ The Tholian Web (DVD)

Two completely different episodes. The Empath is a strong lesson in morality played out on the worst production set of any TOS episode - basically an "empty set" with blackness all around. They probably saved money but the good story line was weakened by expecting the audience to stretch to accept no set, no props, no lighting, etc. The Tholian Web alone is worth the price. It won a Sci-Fi award (sorry - the name escapes me) and is a textbook action Trek episode. One of their all-time best, especially how Spock & McCoy acquiesce to work together in the most dire, nail-biting situation. A must have for TOS fans!