So, I'm watching this series in chronological order. By far, this is one of the best episodes in the 1st season so far. This episode is so thought provoking for the sci fi dreamers, an incredibly well written character focused episode, with massive implications. If you are not a Trekkie or don't have the time to check out all the episodes, check this one out for sure, you won't be disappointed.
Ah, so she's a T-1001 model. LOL I like the little jokes and comedy in this one, especially the sad math book joke and the elevator scene. It also has some deeper meaningful stuff in it too.
Surprised to see Derek has a love interest from his time. Something's telling me that something's a brewing in that basement other than the A.I.
Whew. Finally watched this after having it in the queue for awhile. It's a classic and I only know it from the Cable Guy joke. I did not expect it to be as shocking as it was. I figured it was shocking for its day but there is some shit in this movie that I did not see coming. So shocking I was saying "what, what, whattttt" out loud to myself alone. And that Cable Guy scene? Spot on. This movie was definitely not fair to the Turks, I will say that. I mean the whole movie is rough but specifically the trial scene where he calls them all pigs, etc. Not cool. But Oliver Stone and the makers have since apologized more than once and done talks on it so I think it's okay to enjoy the movie otherwise. Yeh?
Jerome stuff was entertaining, but everything else was terrible, ESPECIALLY the League of Shadows stuff.
Awesome episode- I love the whole nod to The Killing Joke thing
The absolutely worst movie I've ever seen with Nicolas Cage. I always thought that he's an indicator for bad movies, but this is by far the worst ever.
I have watched this show so many times that I do look for other stuff going on now (watching it the first time in HD, too).
Did anyone notice Denis Crosby always grabbing her tricorder when she stood up and walked around? Seemed like the prob wasn't holding on to her uniform.
This is another episode that I am not looking forward to when I happen to watch the show again. A hyper-sexual society where everyone just seems to be making love all the time that has a death penalty for about every crime seems contradictory to me. The arguments against a death penalty felt unenthusiastic (personally I am opposed). And those godlike beings we don't see that speak in a booming voice (like probably some people think a god might) didn't really work well.
Funny how they know there are markings on the debris yet seem to be unable to look at them before beaming them aboard.
Clearly not a great episode I would categorize it as wasted opportunities. In itself both ideas, the lost ship from 2037 and the novel that becomes reality, could have been interesting. Doesn't help we don't learn more about, or meet, that alien race. Althought the idea of taking a ship and than bringing it to another place was later done in VOY "The 37's". Albeit it was a plane. But this is so hollow and without any substance that it is indeed a waste. And "repairing the dice" that made my eyes roll.
It's one of the episode that always made me wonder: if a script like that got into production, how much more worse were the ones that didn't ?
Isn't that a coincidence that Pa Riker shows up after Will mentioned him in the last episode ?
Well, it's not a bad one. It gives character background, which is never a bad thing. Althought, the way they mended their difficulties was a bit too Hollywood. Plus, those suits look silly now. And the connection to Dr. Pulaski felt out of nowhere. Granted, she's only just on board for a brief time now, but you being in love with a fellow colleagues father ? I think that would have come up. Well, maybe I am a bit picky.
One thing from the logic department: how do pain sticks cause pain on the holodeck ? Aren't there safeguards in place ? Usually they are mentioning it when those are turned of. OK, I am being picky again.
In hindsight it was obvious Riker wouldn't accept the promotion. As he will turn down others in the future. Loosing him would be like loosing........hmm. Whom, now? Who does Riker stand for compared to TOS. He's Number One. Which was Spock. Who himself is more represented by Data. Never really thought about that.
Superb episode! I really start to like Ro and it‘s nice to see a bit of her development. Has to be pretty strange to be in the situation Geordi and Ro are.. Other crew members, the captain, your friends.. Talking about you as if you were dead, not knowing you are there and receive every single word. And you have no possibility to make them clear you are there. Terrifying.
Other than that the plot is really well executed. For a brief moment you get the soothing feeling that maybe one day the Romulans and the Federation could get well with each other, but.. Oh well. :D The „interactions“ between Geordi and Data are pretty entertaining, especially the scene when Data follows every single step of Geordi but fails to get it quite right. I think I was more happy than Ro and Geordi when Data finally got the right trace. Very entertaining!
Our first hints at where Odo may come from, and our first time hearing the word "changeling". Of course, it all turns out to be completely untrue and given the nature of The Dominion that we learn in later seasons, it's kind of surprising that Croden knew nothing real. It basically boils down to the fact that none of that had been written or even thought of at this point. Still, seeds are planted.
It has a fairly emotional ending and some really beautiful cinematography during the scenes in the vortex, but this is overall a bland episode. Quark's scenes are great and its a good look at Odo as a character, but it's overwhelmed by all the poor alien designs and one-dimensional characterisations given to them. Rom still has the mean streak to his personality from 'The Nagus', given that he seems to relish the thought of Odo dying.
First contact with Gamma quadrant species sure isn't going well so far.
Odo getting knocked out by a rock - or even feeling any pain from it - makes zero sense. Somebody wasn't thinking that through.
If ever proof was needed that Star Trek episodes with featured guest characters only work if the actor in the role is good, here it is. Fionnula Flanagan absolutely steals this as Juliana Tainer and makes what is otherwise a bit of a flat episodes much more interesting. The background plot about needing to fix the planet's core is absolute pants and feels like something the show has done 3 or 4 times before, but the scenes with Juliana and Data are just mesmerising.
In fact, it feels like the rest of the main cast barely feature in this. Flanagan gives an emotional performance in a well written part, and there's constant doubt for us as to whether or not she's being truthful. The late revelations in the episode are surprising and the decision Data finally has to make is certainly a difficult one.
For all that, I can't really love it because everything else about it is just so bad.
A transformative season for Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 3 sets the course that the rest of the series will follow. Featuring such classic episodes as “Sins of the Father”, “Yesterday’s Enterprise”, and “Best of Both Worlds”, the show makes the move to serial storytelling by setting up story arcs that will continue throughout the series. And with the return of Gates McFadden as Dr. Beverly Crusher, the cast is finally whole again; with everyone in their proper place. Additionally, Denise Crosby returns to give Tasha Yar new life in the series, while Tony Todd and Dwight Schultz debut as fan favorite characters Kurn and Lt. Barclay. The third season of Star Trek: The Next Generation is incredibly bold and ambitious, and moves the show out the shadow of the original series.
"And their signal originated in the… Alpha Quadrant." How can you know that? Subspace signals relayed through a probe stuck inside a micro-wormhole carry spatial coordinates indicating their origins? They keep referring to analysis of the other ship's "hailing frequency" as if hailing frequencies are location-specific. Sometimes, Trek writers don't seem to think about what they imply with the technobabble they insert into their scripts.
Well, this is where "Joe" started. Takes him 33 years, but the Doctor gets his name eventually…
Bereft of ideas, Star Trek rips off Battlestar Galactica for its 4th series, Star Trek: Voyager. Thrown halfway across the galaxy and suffering from massive casualties, the U.S.S. Voyager embarks on a long journey to Earth after reforming its crew from a captured terrorist vessel and a pair of friendly aliens who offer to be their guides. Unfortunately the casting is rather poor, as none of the actors quite have the screen presence of previous Star Trek casts (except for Robert Picardo). And the series is unable to setup any interesting new alien races that compare to the traditional ones from the other series: i.e. Klingons, Romulans, Cardassians, etc. However, the show is still Star Trek and manages to deliver a few good episodes full of adventure and mystery. Season 1 of Star Trek: Voyager is pretty rough, but it has its moments and shows promise.
Some great plot revelations give this season finale an important feel, but it's a bit lacking in other areas - notably, for our characters. This is Odo's story but it feels like it doesn't tell us anything particularly new about him. The draw is the big change that he goes through. Garak also makes the episode quite fun to watch, even if he seems to act far more rashly than usual (I can only assume he was genuinely floored by what the Founder told him).
It probably could have also benefited from a b-story back on the station, because it all feels a bit thin. Still, a really good shocking moment to end a great season on.
I don´t want to be petty as I´m well aware that a lot of things concerning Star Trek are because of production issues. And as I mentioned before I like this two parter a lot but here are two things to think about.
Why does a Borg ship has an atmosphere? In "First Contact" we see Borg working in the vacuum of space without difficulties and with no air supply. That establishes they do not need air. And since the Borg are made of different species they very much would need different kind of atmospheric conditions so this independence from an atmosphere makes sense. Otherwise they would need different environments on every cube. Yet everytime someone encounters the Borg the cubes have a perfectly breathable human atmosphere.
And how does Voyager get their hand on Type III Phaser rifles? I know there is no canon set when they were actually introduced. But Voyager left the Alpha Qaudrant in 2371 and those type of rifles appear the first time in 2373. Makes you wonder.
But as I said, most of those things are due to production.
The energy and the visuals in this episode are amazing. I also love how they show that Aang finally has the mindset of and confidence as an earthbender!
Simply. Perfection. 10/10 :fire:
Enterprise gets rebranded as “Star Trek: Enterprise” and is given a revamped theme song in its third season as it attempts an unprecedented season long story arc. In the wake of a deadly attack on Earth by an unknown alien race called the Xindi, the Enterprise is sent on an urgent mission into unexplored space to find them and prevent them from launching any further attacks. It’s a really interesting idea, but the execution is a bit lacking, as the Xindi story is broken up by a number of stand-alone episodes that disrupt the momentum. Yet, these breaks allow the show to balance out the main story arc with more traditional episodes about character development and exploration. Incredibly ambitious, Season 3 of Star Trek: Enterprise pushes the limits of the series and asks some very provocative moral and ethical questions.
Nothing happen and all of sudden she hates him and then loves him again really ????
Crap! Why this Korean flick (originally titled Gwoemul) created such a hype I absolutely do not get. The monster looks mostly ridiculous and the (for me) unbearable way of telling a story including absolutely silly dialogues and situations ruin what little potential this action-shocker could have had...
I think I am not made to get the drift that a lot of Asian movies have when it comes to story telling. Perhaps that's the reason why I do not like The Host, Battle Royale or House of Flying Daggers.
As Trek so often proves, the sci-fi part of a story can be the most uninteresting thing; it's the characters we're here to see. A wonderful Worf episode brings his son Alexander to live with him, and it's an emotional rollercoaster. We are shown a Worf completely out of his depth, he has no idea how to be a father and can only fall back on driving home Klingon platitudes about honour and family. At the same time we can see that he's trying genuinely hard and is clearly devoted to doing whatever is best for his son.
Counsellor Troi finally gets to be a proper counsellor for once in a gorgeous scene with Worf. Meanwhile there's some rubbish side story about trying to find a new way to travel at warp with some artificial jeopardy attached. Unless I missed something, why did Picard have to wait until RIker and Worf were clear of the fire before launching the torpedoes? The two dilemmas had no bearing on each other.
Great start of this series, Although i watched it when it originaly aired, i started rewatching it recently, The Pilot begins for at the time as a great visual opener, when the borg attack ensues at wolf 359, now seen throug the eyes of "Cmdr Benjamin Lafayette Sisko", which sets the backstage for the main protagonist of this series, The Series then jumps forward a couple of years, to starfleet taking administrative command of DS9 a former cardassian space station, which is left behind after the Cardassians withdrew from the Bajoran systems, after 40 years of occupation, The Pilot introduces the Characters and sets up the bord, Besides fleshing out the character Benjamin Sisko, and his dealing with loss, and acceptation. the story also plays on the bajorans spiritual believes, which will be further fleshed out throughout the series.. Although a longtime trek fan, I greatly love this show, i wouldnt call it completly Unique, as its rival Show Babylon 5 also proved a fierce contender for this show. Some fans regard this show as the best "Trek Ever". I can only say it didnt dissapoint
The first season is often derided for being weak. While it definitely pales in comparison to what comes later, it's nowhere near as bad as people say. At worst, it could be accused of being a bit bland but there are some incredibly strong moments here. Characters are strongly defined and a huge amount of plot elements are established. The episodes are all standalone and there aren't many major story arcs, but the characters are consistently grown across the season.
It's nowhere near as bad as early Next Generation, that's for sure.
Best episodes for me:
Emissary, Babel, Battle Lines, Duet, In the Hands of the ProphetsWorst episodes for me:
Dramatis Personae, The Passenger, Move Along Home, If Wishes Were Horses
Lots of the details about Odo's backstory are given here, and the highlight of the episode is his relationship with Doctor Mora. Mora acts like something of an overprotective parent who doesn't really believe their child is capable of doing much without their help. Odo's clear frustration to this makes for a compelling and interesting dynamic between them, and culminates in some quite lovely moments as Mora expresses how proud he's become of Odo.
The story surrounding all this isn't quite as good, and the initial excitement of a shape shifting creature causing havoc on the station becomes a bit dull once more about what's going on is revealed. It's the character moments that let this shine, be they about Jake complaining about doing his homework or Julian chasing Jadzia's affections.
The ingredients are all there for a good episode, but this one leaves me pretty bored. The villagers are charming thanks to the actors cast, but they're also very clichéd and feel like ones we've seen in far too many Trek episodes. There is some genuine emotion involved in the revelation of what they are and what defines a life. Odo is quite wonderful here.
Far more interesting is Jake's story on board the station as he tries to let his dad know that he's never wanted to join Starfleet. I just love the father/son dynamic these two have, it's always done so well. Bareil is back too and he's still a bit too creepy, but fortunately nowhere near as much as his previous appearances.
One of the most ambitious seasons of the series, Season 5 of Star Trek: The Next Generation launches the franchise to new heights. This season original cast member Denise Crosby returns to the show as a recurring character, Leonard Nimoy guest stars in a two part movie tie-in for Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, and Michelle Forbes joins the show as the fan favorite character Ensign Ro. Additionally, the writers attempt some daring and unconventional episodes, including “Darmok,” “Cause and Effect,” “I, Borg,” and “The Inner Light.” However, some of the episodes get a little preachy, such as “The Masterpiece Society” and “The Outcast.” Still, the season’s strong focus on high-minded sci-fi concepts and contemporary sociopolitical issues provide plenty of opportunities for creative and compelling storytelling. The last season under the helm of creator Gene Roddenberry, Star Trek: The Next Generation – Season 5 does an extraordinary job of realizing his vision.
It's impossible to overlook the biggest issue this episode has: how utterly cheap it feels. The robots look ridiculous, like something from the original 1960s Star Trek or Doctor Who. It's such a failing on the part of the design team that I'm surprised the episode went ahead at all, because as a viewer watching it all I could think was "that's a guy in a really terrible suit". Star Trek should be aiming much, much higher than this.
Story-wise, though, it kind of works. B'Elanna tends to improve things when she's front and centre and it's easy to get invested as she attempts to do the work demanded of her. The ending is unfortunately cheesy, because there was never a sense that she felt any kind of motherly feelings to Prototype 0001, who never does anything other than repeat the same annoying line of dialogue.
Janeway citing the prime directive feels like nonsense, too. These robots came and specifically asked for help, there was no interfering going on at all.
Tense and mostly exciting, while being a bit too predictable at points. The only people who die are the background characters while our main cast get through things just fine, and by this point it's something we see coming from a mile away. The episode does make an effort to cover this up, though, because we've seen Muniz in several previous episodes (although, he would be easy to forget) and Sisko has a wonderful conversation with Dax at the end about how these were all people with their own interesting lives.
It does work well as a character piece. O'Brien loses a friend and butts head with Worf, and those scenes are quite strong, as well as their mending of bridges at the end. Sisko gets to show that he's too intelligent to let a Vorta get to him with mind tricks or sweet talk, plus he gives his crew a good talking to. The rock quarry used here is also a nice location visually.