Best scene: Riker wears the tunic with pride and puts Tasha and Deanna in their place. Although it's odd. In earlier episodes we have already seen male crew members of the Enterprise wear skirts. And we know that Betazoids marry nude. So why are they so giggly about Riker's garment? Riker is sexy and he knows it. He's one step away from becoming Captain Kirk.
The episode is obviously about the patriarchy, sexual, feminism and the death penalty. The episode is like a reversed looking-glass. It's supposed to discuss our Western society not the aliens' matriarchy (w/o being to preachy). For Deanna that's the first episode to be actually useful. Can't say she did an outstanding job. It's mainly Riker who does the heavy lifting here. It's odd that this topic has been discussed only a few episodes back in Code of Honor though.
The B-plot is funny-ish but inconsequential (aside the totally random beaming and time limitations). It's not even explained. Not even after COVID, this flu outbreak is exciting. It certainly can't rescue this episode. It's solid but not outstanding. Kudos for tackling this topic. A bit too much on the nose though, I'm afraid.
Shout by Alexander von LimbergBlockedParent2023-01-28T18:51:45Z
Best scene: Riker wears the tunic with pride and puts Tasha and Deanna in their place. Although it's odd. In earlier episodes we have already seen male crew members of the Enterprise wear skirts. And we know that Betazoids marry nude. So why are they so giggly about Riker's garment? Riker is sexy and he knows it. He's one step away from becoming Captain Kirk.
The episode is obviously about the patriarchy, sexual, feminism and the death penalty. The episode is like a reversed looking-glass. It's supposed to discuss our Western society not the aliens' matriarchy (w/o being to preachy). For Deanna that's the first episode to be actually useful. Can't say she did an outstanding job. It's mainly Riker who does the heavy lifting here. It's odd that this topic has been discussed only a few episodes back in Code of Honor though.
The B-plot is funny-ish but inconsequential (aside the totally random beaming and time limitations). It's not even explained. Not even after COVID, this flu outbreak is exciting. It certainly can't rescue this episode. It's solid but not outstanding. Kudos for tackling this topic. A bit too much on the nose though, I'm afraid.