Star Trek “Plato’s Stepchildren” is a third season episode that first broadcast on 1986. This episode was criticized by scores viewers because the first an interracial kiss on television. In addition, UK skipped this episode in 1970s and 1980s because this episode presented more on “sadistic violence”. However, later on this episode could run on television in 1993.
The acceptance of difference
Although many viewers are disappointed with this episode, I think that there is some point that director tried to tell us. This episode suggested the strong sense of equality and society. Wherever you come from, we are equal. For example, Alexander always worries about his size and he is treated as slave by Platonians. However, Kirk and his friends make him forget about this issue because they treat Alexander as their friends. Kirk asked him about his thought, opinion, and well-being.
“Where I come from, size and color make no difference” by Kirk
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