 The review by Eugene Myers and Torrie Atkinson on Tor.com criticized the attraction between McGivers and Khan , saying that it was " really uncomfortable to watch her immediate attraction to him and her easy acceptance of his abusive and controlling behaviour " . However , both praised the episode , Myers giving it a five out of six , and Atkinson a six out of six rating . Also at Tor.com , in Ryan Britt and Emily Asher @-@ Perrin 's list of the ten most under @-@ appreciated elements of Star Trek , they placed " Space Seed " at number three saying that " As an introductory story to what old school Star Trek was all about , ' Space Seed ' is perfect . It presents an original science fiction concept , grapples with notions of human technology and ingenuity creating a monster , and features Captain Kirk beating the crap out of someone with a piece of Styrofoam . What more could you want ? " 
