"For the World is Hollow and I Have Touched the Sky" is the eighth episode of the third season of the American science fiction television series Star Trek.
McCoy suspects it holds the key to setting Yonada back on course, and calls the Enterprise to share this information, which causes his obedience device to be activated.
"[2] Star Trek novelist Dayton Ward wrote, "For the World is Hollow and I Have Touched the Sky" is a decent idea, in and of itself.
[3]David Alan Mack, also a Star Trek novelist, remarks on the episode's peculiar similarity to "The Paradise Syndrome", which aired only five weeks prior.
In fact, these episodes are so similar that they reused the effects shot of the asteroid from The Paradise Syndrome as a stand-in for the asteroid-disguised generation ship Yonada.
[4]Mack writes that he "simply didn't buy the romance between McCoy and Natira," but otherwise liked the characterizations: The episode's performances are quite good, all things considered.
William Shatner's scenery chewing is kept in check, and DeForest Kelley brings a quiet dignity to his portrayal of McCoy facing his own imminent demise.
"[5] A negative review by Michelle Erica Green focused on plot illogic: "Why are the men wearing shiny plaid suits and carrying swords when wrongdoers can be punished for their crimes by a computer?
"[6] A 2018 Star Trek binge-watching guide by Den of Geek recommended this episode for featuring the trio of characters Kirk, Spock, and Bones of the original series.
[7] Captive Universe, 1969 novel by Harry Harrison, in which a centuries-long voyage in an asteroid ship is being undertaken with the population largely ignorant to their status, a decision made by the mission planners in the belief that the crew's resolve could not have endured otherwise.
For the World Is Hollow and I Have Touched the Sky (2004), featured song on Iris EP by Swedish post-rock band Jeniferever.
[9] This episode was released in Japan on December 21, 1993 as part of the complete season 3 LaserDisc set, Star Trek: Original Series log.3.