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"One Of Our Planets Is Missing" is an episode of Star Trek:
The Animated Series that tackles a classic science fiction
trope: a massive, destructive entity threatening a planet.
In this case, it's a giant space cloud that consumes
entire worlds.

Strengths:Intriguing Concept: The idea of a sentient space
cloud that consumes planets is suitably grand and cosmic
for a Star Trek adventure. It presents a unique and awe-inspiring
threat.

Exploration of the Unknown: The episode leans into the Star Trek
theme of exploring strange new phenomena. The mystery surrounding
the cloud's nature and motivations drives the plot.

Spock's Abilities: The episode highlights Spock's unique
Vulcan abilities, particularly his mind-meld, which becomes
crucial in communicating with the cloud. This allows for
a deeper exploration of his character and his connection
to alien life forms.

Classic Trek Themes: The episode touches on themes of empathy,
understanding, and the importance of communication, even with
seemingly incomprehensible beings.

Weaknesses:

Abstract Threat: The cloud, while visually impressive
(in animated form), remains a somewhat abstract antagonist.
Its motivations are not deeply explored, making it
less compelling than a more defined villain.

Simplistic Resolution: The resolution, where Spock
communicates with the cloud and convinces it to leave,
feels somewhat rushed and overly convenient.
While in line with Star Trek's optimistic tone, it lacks some
of the complexity that could have made the ending more satisfying.

Dated Animation: As with other episodes from the animated series,
the animation quality is dated and may not appeal to modern viewers.

Pacing: The pacing of the episode may feel uneven to some viewers.

Overall Impression: "One Of Our Planets Is Missing" is a classic
Star Trek tale with a memorable central threat. The episode
effectively conveys the vastness and strangeness of space,
and it reinforces the importance of communication and understanding.
However, the somewhat abstract nature of the antagonist
and the simplistic resolution prevent it from reaching
its full potential.

Rating: 7/10

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**Review: *Star Trek: The Animated
Series – "One of Our Planets Is Missing"***
(Source: [chakoteya.net transcript] (http://www.chakoteya.net/StarTrek/TAS007.htm))

**Rating: 8/10**

“One of Our Planets Is Missing” is a standout
entry in *Star Trek: The Animated Series*,
using its compact runtime to explore big
philosophical themes with surprising depth.
In this episode, the Enterprise encounters
a massive, planet-consuming space cloud
heading toward the Federation planet Mantilles,
home to over 82 million people. The crew must
determine how to stop the entity—or communicate
with it—before catastrophe strikes.

Despite the limitations of 1970s animation,
the story is tense, emotionally grounded,
and quintessentially Trek. The episode
shines particularly through Spock's
telepathic mind-meld with the sentient
cloud—a moment that cleverly evokes
the Vulcan’s unique abilities and reaffirms
the franchise’s commitment to empathy over violence.
Kirk’s refusal to destroy the entity outright until
all options are exhausted reinforces
the Federation’s idealistic principles.

The animation may be dated, but the voice acting,
particularly from Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner,
helps anchor the drama. Additionally, the stakes
feel real, thanks to well-paced storytelling
and a solid moral dilemma about communication versus destruction.

**Highlights:**
- A genuinely suspenseful countdown to planetary doom.
- Spock’s telepathic engagement with an alien intelligence.
- A tight ethical story about choosing understanding over annihilation.

**Verdict:**
An intelligent and morally driven episode that exemplifies
the spirit of *Star Trek* in a compact, animated format.
Its high-concept plot and emotional core make it
one of TAS’s stronger offerings.


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