"Why tell a deadman the future?"
I couldn't have asked for a more fitting finale for this "piece of an art" mini-series. The bar was set high. It could've been either like the GoT finale or Breaking Bad finale. So glad they stayed consistent from start to finish. Undoubtedly, this ranks among the greatest miniseries ever produced.
Many people may be dissatisfied with the finale if they expected to watch an all-out war, which contradicts the entire idea of the show.
I won't lie, I actually liked the previous episode more. It was a good ending, but it could have ended a bit further into the future, leaving the rest to our imagination isn't too much of a problem. I could listen to Lady Ochiba's speech for hours, she is magnificent. The conversation between Toranaga and Yabushige was really good too. Thank you for one of the best series of recent times. Here's hoping to see more productions that portray Japanese culture and history in such a high-quality manner...
I secretly wanted Fuji and Anjin to be together, I'm sorry Mariko-sama. (˘･_･˘)
One of the most captivating shows of the decade ended with this episode. I can’t sing Shogun enough praise. What an absolute masterpiece.
Maybe they’ll continue it, maybe they won’t. I know I’ll be following the crew to see what they do next.
I'm convinced none of you know what 'filler' actually means, this episode was a banger, not the best episode but a certified banger still. Got context for Lady Ochiba, more romance between Blackthorne & Mariko (their chemistry is actually very strong), more behind the scenes politics with the council and a great set up for 'Crimson Sky'. Another great episode!
That was seriously some of the best star wars i have seen TO DATE. PERIOD. BAR NONE. This show is fantastic!
how bright was the lightsabers my god. My oled tv and those lightsabes *chefs kiss
Wow, could be the best season yet!
Another brilliant episode. Doing something right for season 5.
The writing leapt from middling at the beginning of this season to phenomenal in this episode, I could not take my eyes off the screen! The OGs AND the literal next generation (lol) are out here KILLING it! Amanda Plummer was on her A game here, absolutely TERRIFYING, Vadic makes Weyoun look like a disgruntled puppy.
I'm crossing fingers and toes hoping to see some more familiar faces for this bon homage. Faces that were involved in the Dominion War, and from Voyager, they certainly have options - perhaps Kira, O'Brien and/or Bashir because of their Section 31 connections, Janeway, Tuvok... look, if the PTB successfully deep faked Carrie Fisher for Star Wars, they can deep fake Odo and Benjamin Sisko for Star Trek. Whoever, whatever they choose now, I'm fully on-board because this ship found its second wind and is sailing!
10/10 - for Amanda Plummer putting in some serious WORK, and in memory of Lal (who we very likely may hear again soon).
I really enjoyed this episode. I like Warf's new angle. Raffie, eh! However, Picard's look at Beverly prior to the "come to Jesus" rant... Loved it.
What I do find interesting though is that Riker was so willing to bark at Picard when they had a difference of tactics. There is more to this than role-reversal. I'm thinking that just maybe, somewhere between Riker and the kid talking in the hall way(Smiley Riker) and that bridge scene, that Riker may have been replaced with a Founder. Hmmm.
Best episode so far. The first episode was the boring version of superheroes doing everyday things; this one is that done right. The fight scene at the beginning is probably my favourite scene of the entire show at this point, and while it takes some time to slow down after the craziness of the last episode, you can tell that stuff will go down in the final episode.
Vadic: "Oh, fucking solids." LMAO, A great Episode !
This has got to be IMO one of The best Star Trek's Ever, It's got Real Laugh out LOUD laughs, It's got Eye watering sadnes (Yea It's fiction) and nostalgia for some of the original Crew Natasha 'Tasha' Yar
Great seeing the TNG crew back together, It's just a shame It's taken so long IMO
Arguably better than the season pilot, but still a soup of questionable personalities. Watchable - especially while you’re waiting on other shows.
A decent ending to a long meandering season.
Didn't go the way I expected. Since the dragon didn't eat Jon I thought for sure he'd be king. I can live with the way it all went down.
At some point in the future I will watch all this again as I'm sure I'm missing things. But it was amazing to see how everything came together into a spectacular finale that felt like a season ending episode.
That was awesome!
Yes, I'm crying, but as Kat once said, "Hey, I'm invested."
We love you, Q! And, The Travelers!
Wow that was good, one of the better episodes this season. Reminded me of Andor. Really captures the loneliness and the quiet, controlled horror of the empire.
If last week's penultimate episode was the show's dramatic peak, this finale is an elegiac send-off, with Mariko's loss really felt by all (and which Jarvis beautifully conveys that throughout). Sanada and (especially) Asano are really in top form throughout, especially during that cliff's climatic conversation. Great series.
This show is still as dumb as a bag of bricks. Absolutely shocking.
I truly dislike jump scares, not because they scare the shit out of me (they do!), but because they're a cop-out, a lazy option overused in today's horror. But - holy shit! - that scene with the sisters arguing with each other in the car... THAT'S how you do a jump scare! Also, nice way to stop a fight. Then, Theo's monologue right after was emotionally intense, I could feel her despair creeping inside me. This show can be slow and boring, at times, but the acting is consistently well above average.
Absolutely epic return of Loki. I am glad that there is still a great content in Marvel universe after several disapointing movies and series in last 2 years.
I absolutely love all the details in enviroment, costumes, lore and everything. This episode felt like 5 minutes, how intensive all scenes were.
It’s so good it’s a shame we can’t have a live action show during The Clone Wars
Fuji's silent reaction shots during the tea negotiation are all gold
Toby Kebbell's new character Miles Dale is a very intriguing storyline never explored but can only begin after a 3-season background: What happens when the space ambitions of these brilliant people get so big and sprawling now that the ordinary workers get lost in the shuffle? Seems like a potential worker strike waiting to happen. Dani's and Ed's reactions are very well written that they're so in-character for both of them, with Dani quickly catching on to potential issues by herself and fixing it, while Ed military-style dismissive and boomer-entitled. And the wtf way he's eating that pasta too lol.
Reaching new hights. This was just brilliant character work all around.
The idea that John keeps a lemon on him just to threaten Rodney is hilarious. Those dudes are bffs.
Great start to the season. Good they didn’t hide what IT is and some nice call backs to previous events.
Hopefully it will be a great ride ending this amazing show. :vulcan_salute:
Nothing else to say but 10/10.
"Fucking solids!"
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Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home may not be the best Star Trek film, but it is an undeniable crowd pleaser, the highest grossing Star Trek film of all time until J. J. Abrams reboot in 2009.
The second season of Star Trek: Picard adopts The Voyage Home's formula, set against 2024 Los Angeles. The overall feel is distinctively more serious, but it isn't afraid to have some fun.
While I enjoyed this episode and season so far, the overall premise is a bit messy. It doesn't help that Q is an odd ball character, an extra dimension being with incredible power, but all too strangely preoccupied with humanity and Picard. The Borg Queen attempts to balance Q, but I generally find dual adversaries storyline to be lazy. Hopefully, the writers will prove me wrong.
