The Tholian Web

GPTKB entity

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Star_Trek
gptkbp:air_date November 15, 1968
gptkbp:cultural_significance Influenced science fiction storytelling.
Explores themes of cooperation.
Contributed to the development of the Tholian species in Star Trek lore.
Examines the nature of conflict.
Part of Star Trek legacy.
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:Herb_Wallerstein
gptkbp:episode_number gptkb:9
gptkbp:features gptkb:Spock
gptkb:Tholians
gptkb:Captain_James_T._Kirk
gptkb:Dr._Leonard_Mc_Coy
gptkb:USS_Enterprise
gptkbp:followed_by Is There in Truth No Beauty?
gptkbp:follows gptkb:The_Paradise_Syndrome
gptkbp:has_character gptkb:Tholian_Commander
gptkb:Captain_Kirk
gptkb:Uhura
gptkb:Captain_Styles
gptkb:Spock
gptkb:Captain_James_T._Kirk
gptkb:Chekov
gptkb:Sulu
gptkb:Dr._Mc_Coy
gptkb:Dr._Leonard_Mc_Coy
gptkb:Scotty
Crewman
gptkbp:has_conflict_with Kirk vs Tholians
Tholian Web vs USS Enterprise
gptkbp:has_cultural_impact Cult following
Referenced in various media
Influenced later science fiction works
influenced later Star Trek series
gptkbp:has_impact_on Referenced in various media.
Cult following among fans.
Influenced later Star Trek series.
Inspiration for other sci-fi works.
gptkbp:has_reception Mixed reviews
Generally positive reviews.
Considered a classic episode.
Noted for its suspense.
Praised for its visual effects.
Recognized for its writing.
gptkbp:has_setting gptkb:Space
gptkb:Tholian_Star_System
gptkb:space
gptkb:USS_Enterprise
gptkbp:has_soundtrack gptkb:Star_Trek:_The_Original_Series_Soundtrack
gptkbp:has_theme gptkb:Isolation
gptkb:Survival
gptkb:loyalty
gptkb:conflict
gptkb:friendship
gptkb:sacrifice
gptkb:Sacrifice
Teamwork
isolation
duty
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Tholian Web
gptkbp:is_available_on gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray
gptkb:Streaming_services
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Star_Trek
gptkbp:notable_for Introduction of the Tholian species
The concept of the Tholian Web
introduction of the Tholians
gptkbp:part_of_series gptkb:Star_Trek:_The_Original_Series
gptkbp:plot The crew of the Enterprise must rescue Captain Kirk trapped in a web of energy.
The crew of the Enterprise attempts to rescue Captain Kirk trapped in a web created by the Tholians.
The crew of the Enterprise must rescue Captain Kirk trapped in a spatial interphase.
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:The_Paradise_Syndrome
gptkbp:precedes Is There in Truth No Beauty?
gptkbp:resolution Kirk is rescued by his crew.
Tholians retreat.
gptkbp:season gptkb:3
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:Star_Trek_universe
gptkbp:trivia The Tholian Web was one of the last episodes produced.
The Tholian Web was nominated for an Emmy Award.
The episode explores themes of loyalty and friendship.
The Tholians were originally intended to be a one-off species.
The episode features a unique visual effect for the web.
gptkbp:written_by gptkb:David_Gerrold
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tholian_Commander
gptkb:The_Tholian_Captain
gptkb:The_Tholian_Commander
gptkb:Star_Trek:_The_Original_Series
gptkb:Tholian_ships
gptkb:Vulcan_series
gptkb:Mirror_Master
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5