The Same 1960s Star Trek Episode Showed Kirk’s Best Strength And Biggest Weakness

Throughout the original Star Trek series, Captain Kirk was almost always portrayed as a highly capable Starfleet officer. However, there were instances, particularly after the first season, where he was shown with flaws. In the season 2 episode “Obsession,” Kirk’s decision-making was impaired by a deeply upsetting experience from his time on the Farragut. Interestingly, another episode where Kirk made a mistake also highlighted his impressive intelligence.






