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**Review:   
<a href="http://www.chakoteya.net/StarTrek/TAS001.htm"> 
*Star Trek: The Animated Series – "More Tribbles, More Troubles"** </a>
**Rating: 7.5/10**

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**Review:**

"More Tribbles, More Troubles" is a delightful return 
to one of *Star Trek’s* most iconic comedic episodes, 
bringing back the fuzzy chaos of tribbles 
and their nemesis: the Klingons. As the first episode 
of *The Animated Series* to air, it sets a fun tone
 and manages to retain much of the spirit 
 of the original series despite the format change.

This time around, Captain Kirk and the Enterprise 
crew find themselves once again in the middle 
of a tribble-related disaster — and once again, 
it’s all thanks to **Cyrano Jones**, the lovable 
rogue who never learns. Jones has developed 
a new breed of tribble that supposedly doesn’t 
reproduce, but surprise: they just *eat* everything 
instead and grow enormous.

Enter the **Klingons**, furious as ever 
and chasing Jones down, not just for his tribble troubles, 
but also because of their own hidden agenda: a new **glommer**, 
a genetically engineered tribble predator meant 
to solve the Klingon tribble crisis once and for all. 
Unfortunately, things don’t go quite as planned.

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**What Works:**

- **Nostalgia & Continuity:** It’s a direct sequel 
to *"The Trouble with Tribbles"*, with returning 
characters and a similar tone, making it instantly
 familiar for fans.
- **Comedy:** The absurdity of oversized tribbles 
and the Klingons’ intense hatred for them 
is played to great effect.
- **Classic Trek Themes:** Misuse of science, 
unintended consequences, and cultural clashes 
are all here — with a lighter, more humorous spin.
- **Klingon Antics:** Their over-the-top reactions 
to tribbles are a highlight and continue to add 
dimension to their characterisation beyond mere 
villainy.

- **Efficient Pacing:** As a 22-minute episode, 
it keeps the story brisk and entertaining, 
never overstaying its welcome.

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**Drawbacks:**

- **Animation Limitations:** Like most of *TAS*, 
the limited animation style can undercut some 
of the action and comedic timing.

- **Simplicity:** It lacks the complexity 
or nuance of stronger *TOS* episodes, 
though that’s understandable given 
the shorter runtime and intended younger audience.

- **Character Depth:** There’s not much development 
for the crew — Kirk, Spock, and McCoy are more 
like archetypes here.

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**Final Verdict:**

A charming animated revisit to one of *Star Trek’s* 
most beloved tales. While it doesn’t break new ground, 
it delivers a satisfying blend of humour, space 
shenanigans, and tribble trouble. It’s a light, 
fluffy treat — much like its titular 
creatures — and a strong start 
for *The Animated Series*.

**Rating: 7.5/10**  
(*Fun, fluffy, and very much in 
the spirit of classic Trek.*)

Google Gemini

"More Tribbles, More Troubles" revisits 
the chaotic and furry creatures from the beloved 
original series episode "The Trouble With 
Tribbles," this time in animated form. 
While it brings back the familiar elements 
of Cyrano Jones and the multiplying furballs, 
it attempts to up the ante by introducing giant, 
non-reproducing tribbles and a tribble-eating 
predator called a Glommer, along with a Klingon 
plot involving a stasis weapon.

**Strengths:**

* **Nostalgia Factor:** The return of Cyrano 
Jones and the tribbles will undoubtedly appeal 
to fans of the original episode. Stanley Adams 
reprises his role as the charmingly roguish Jones.

* **Ambitious Concepts:** The episode tries to 
introduce new twists to the tribble lore with 
the genetically engineered giant tribbles 
and the Glommer. The Klingon stasis weapon 
also adds a new threat.

* **Animated Freedom:** The animation allows 
for some visual gags and scenarios that might 
have been more difficult to achieve in 
live-action, such as the sheer scale 
of the giant tribbles.

**Weaknesses:**

* **Overstuffed Plot:** The episode tries to 
juggle too many elements – the giant tribbles, 
the Glommer, Cyrano Jones, the Klingon threat, 
and the grain shipment – which results in 
a somewhat unfocused narrative.

* **Recycled Jokes:** Many of the comedic beats 
feel like retreads of the original "Trouble 
With Tribbles," lacking the same freshness 
and impact.

* **Inconsistent Logic:** The explanation for 
the giant tribbles and their behavior can feel 
a bit convoluted. The Klingon's sudden shift 
in focus from Cyrano Jones to the Glommer 
also feels somewhat abrupt.

* **Dated Animation:** The animation style 
of the 1970s can feel limited and less 
expressive compared to modern animation.

**Overall Impression:**

"More Tribbles, More Troubles" is a decent, 
if not entirely successful, sequel to a classic 
Star Trek episode. While it offers some new 
ideas and the return of beloved characters, 
it often feels like it's trying to do too much, 
and the reliance on familiar jokes can make 
it feel less original. The animation allows 
for some fun visuals, but the story ultimately 
doesn't quite capture the magic 
of its predecessor.

**Rating:** 6.5/10
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