In this episode, we take a look at the second Star Trek Discovery novel, "Drastic Measures", written by Dayton Ward. We also dive into the Star Trek: The Original Series episode from which it is derived, "The Conscience of the King".

Kirk is one of the last survivors who can identify a mass killer, who lurks among a Shakespearean troupe aboard the Enterprise.

Writer
Barry Trivers

Director
Gerd Oswald

Cast
William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols

Guest Stars
Arnold Moss, Eddie Paskey, Barbara Anderson, Bruce Hyde, Grace Lee Whitney, Majel Barrett, William Sargent, Ron Veto

Star Trek: Discovery: Drastic Measures and Star Trek: The Original Series "The Conscience of the King" Review

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