@andrewbloom This was a good episode - certainly the back end was quite a thrill after Narek revealed his betrayal. I do think they need to veer away from relationship stuff, though. The Narek/Soji stuff was tedious and then this episode they randomly paired up Jurati and Rios.
I agree that it's nice to feel like we have some proper momentum at last. I'm also enjoying the Data substitute this show has in Elnor; his dynamic with Picard is fun.
@2ls1t You know, I hadn't clocked Elnor as filling the same role for Picard that Data once did, but you're dead on! Theirs is definitely my favorite relationship on the show so far.
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[6.8/10] I really like the ideas here -- Soji's dreams being a way for her (and Narek) to get after the truth, Picard having PTSD and Hugh helping him recover, Jurati and Raffi each dealing with the after effects of what happened last week -- but man, the dialogue and the writing and even the performances just leave a lot to be desired. That makes it hard for even the best stuff in this episode to land.
But hey! We've got plot movement! Soji knows she's an android! Narek has pulled the trigger on his betrayal! Zhad Vash probably knows where the Synths are hiding! And Picard has found the other Data daughter and wants to bring her to safety! After so much setup, things are finally moving, so huzzah!
I just wish they could move without the 78th "hooray for metaphors!" shot of Narek's Romulan Rubik's cube, or Picard spelling out how the Borg are victims not monsters, or the other clumsily delivered versions of what are otherwise quality ideas for the show.