Star Trek: 10 Hated Episodes You Grew To Love

9. Threshold

Star Trek Threshold
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This is an episode that has become a true favourite here on TrekCulture, while also serving as a rags-to-riches tale for Star Trek in general. Threshold was a mixed bag of ideas that ultimately fell apart in the third act, but meant well on arrival.

You know the story by now - man goes fast, man's tongue falls out, man and woman become lizards, hilarity ensues.

It has slipped into a new category of Star Trek episodes - it's become something of a mascot, parading as a genuine episode, wrapped up in a bunch of lizard jokes. Star Trek: Lower Decks has managed to get in on the joke, featuring the Paris-Janeway offspring (robotic form) in the episode Twovix, as well as the monstrous and terrifying Anthony, on his way to the farm!

Threshold is a bonkers outing, offering some great opportunities for Robert Duncan McNeill to stretch his acting muscles, and slithers its way into the hearts of many fans.

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Seán is the host and head writer/presenter for TrekCulture, as well as a writer/presenter on WhoCulture and WhatCulture Horror. He has authored two novels, dozens of short stories, and hundreds of articles for WhatCulture. He holds a Master of Arts in Creative Writing from University College Dublin. As part of his work with TrekCulture, Seán has been invited to participate in collaborations with Roddenberry Entertainment, as well as contributing to several Star Trek community projects. An avid fan of Star Trek, Doctor Who, and the horror genre at large, Seán's expertise has helped develop these channels to the successes they are today. As host of the Ups & Downs series on TrekCulture, Seán has become internationally recognised for his positive yet critically informed approach to reviewing every episode of modern Star Trek, ensuring he is one of the go-to voices in the Trek community. Favourite Quote to describe himself: "I'm serious about what I do, just not always about the way that I do it"