Star Trek TOS S1E23: A Taste of Armageddon

Genocide apologists for peace.

Apr 20, 2023

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See the Star Trek TOS Rewatch Index page for links to all the episodes covered so far.

“A TASTE OF ARMAGEDDON” Rating: 9.1/10

“A Taste of Armageddon” is a delightfully ridiculous Cold War riff which loves diplomacy but hates diplomats and thinks peace comes out of the barrel of a genocide. It’s gleefully incoherent, and one of the best examples of Star Trek’s conflicted dual vision of a future of peace and a future of blowing things up.

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