The more he removes the veil, the more you see how terrifying Garak really is.
Second time around because I'm a glutton for punishment (not doing it a third time, that would be truly masochistic), and I'm even angrier at how they dismissed Anacostia. Sure, the finale was a giant mess, but I'm especially heartbroken about Ana. The way they killed her was unforgiveably cruel.
Someone suggested a sequel series, and I'm all for it. We can hope for a fixer.
Skip this entire season and save yourself the regret.
I'm rewatching (for the third time) because, evidently, I'm an idiot who likes to be tortured. Forgot how absolutely ridiculous this dark Swan/dark captain/underworld plot was. Fortunately, I'll likely forget again.
I enjoy anything that features the Borg, so this is a win for me. It's not great, but it entertains.
Good episode. :thumbsup_tone4:
Did we ever find out what happened to Kolos? Was he able to make a significant impact like he wanted? I don't recall if it's mentioned in Klingon history? Does anyone know? I tend to think not considering what became of the Klingon Empire. Maybe they mention him later in this series... will just have to keep watching and find out.
The story isn't my thing but I agree with other reviewers that the visual element, the art is amazing.
LOL Osgood got the last word after all, and Petunia said, "Yessir, you killed Mommy, fuck you very much and goodbye!"
"It's bigger on the inside!"
Doctor Who reference win.
Ok, shit got real dark, real fast, still... it's a big leap into interesting.
The doc is a quack and a sadistic piece of shit, but even a broken clock is right twice a day, he was on the nose about Edmund.
Also, I think peaches, oysters and bologna are all disgusting, but LOL at metaphors.
This was all the worst of TOS. Skip it if you too like your Star Trek with actual substance. The episode provides no value to the overall series (except perhaps to enhance Cmdr Tucker's love life).
Kaitaama: "What was that?!"
Trip: "Heck if I know!"
I don't know either, and I'd sooner forget it all.
To quote Roktok, "Oh my gooooness!"
Prodigy just keeps getting better and better. That reveal was totally unexpected, and I don't mean about Dal being genetically engineered. Though that's a little sad, considering how much he hoped to meet his biological family some day, but it's also pretty amazing... especially because a Dr. Soong was mentioned, likely a descendent of Dr. Noonian Soong, Data's father. Anyway, Ascencia totally had me fooled, I just thought she was sympathetic, but to be an undercover spy from the future... damn. Well played!
I'm nearly finished with the comic series but I couldn't wait any longer. It's better than I dreamed it would be.
Moira: "JUNE! SHUT THE FUCK UP! ... What the fuck is wrong with you?!"
Moira really is saying what we're all thinking. Best lines of the episode (except for that other totally insane bit).
The rest of it makes me sick and I can't wait to see the rest of those twisted fucks get their comeuppance.
I would have been SO mad if Ruthie had died (she's awesome in every sense of the word), I'm also not keen on how women are generally portrayed, though I do understand that they had even less autonomy then than they do now. Not so mad that the Prof was the one who bit the dust... that at least felt deserved.
Rev said, that's it I'm going on vacation. haha, oops. I still don't see the connections but it's keeping my attention.
True shame about Dora Mae, hers was a worse fate than the Carnies realised, stuck in that horrid town for all of eternity with those men.
I can believe the intern did, I can even believe Meredith did, but Bailey talking about reading Tessa's books when she was a child, HA! The woman is NOT that old.
Loved the symbolic burning down of the old to start anew, that was cool... and the editing, the lightning graphic over the show title was really nice, literal silver lining of the episode. Yes, I'm being petty about the fact that the rest of it was all over the place. Link and Jo, Hunt and Teddy, Maggie and Winston, Meredith and whatshisnamenewguy, Bailey and Ben with the show cross-over ish... all the stupid tension is not entertaining. There's drama and then there is this dragged out, incredibly annoying childishness - just discuss it and get it over with, like mature adults.
Not sure how I forgot this and its sister show are essentially soap operas, but I'm truly tired of the melodrama and excessive relationship/romance bs, the bad dialogue, and Hunt's stupid facial expressions. It has been a (mostly) fun run, but I'm ready for it all to end, it's time.
A winning story, although part two did feel too condensed, rushed even. It's still a nice change from the norm and I like that we get to see Janeway sans the big shoes, despite what she says at the end, she liked it too. Sure she loves being Captain, but there's just a little bit of regret that she's missing out on that uncomplicated love and cushy life without the hefty responsibilities.
Big kudos to Roxann Dawson on acting whilst directing this giant, it might not seem like it, but with more of a cast in play and so many dynamic scenes, she undoubtedly had her hands full and she did a great job imo. No surprise that she'd go on the find her home in that area of the industry.
Surprisingly enjoyable Chakotay episode. Just proves that it's been the writing all along.
Well alright Shakespeare! I have been aMUSED! :sweat_smile:
Hamlet said, "The play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the King." Only, in this case, it's not to catch a murderous uncle, but to quell the anger of a Warlord, and it works. I found the theatric spin on the Borg encounter, accurate dissection of Tuvok's character, and the romantic shipper fan service to be particularly amusing. :sweat_smile:
Good fun!
Throughout this entire episode I was convinced that Ensign Lyndsay Ballard was actually Ensign Ahni Jetal from S5E11 - Latent Image (I remembered the story but not the officer's name). See, it totally made sense that way, but now that I'm aware the two are not the same... yes, I see the point (closure and transition) but I do not understand why it wasn't Jetal... because shuttle craft incident with Harry - sure, check, but Lyndsay who? when? where?
Anyway, the scenes with the Borg children were nice, especially Harry bonding with Mezoti, that was precious.
Perhaps the most dreary episode of Voyager. I fell asleep a few times. 2/10 and I want my time back.
"Drone" is a major pivotal moment for Seven. We have seen her struggle with being "one", from the moment she was severed from the Borg cult, and not so long ago in the episode also called "one".
It is no coincidence that the aforementioned number, is reused here as a valued title, having been previously used to convey fear and disdain.
The "mirroring" is metaphor - One's existence and individuality reminds Seven that her own uniqueness cannot be replicated, it is beautiful and to be treasured. He reflects her humanity, (a humanity she constantly questions) in his desire to learn, his compassion and ultimate self sacrifice. The literal mirror at the introduction and conclusion of the episode further solidifies all this. She realises that she does not need to pretend to be someone she is not (the fake smiling in the intro an exaggerated attempt at humanity) and that she is fine just as is (the unsmiling, contemplative, albeit grieving face by the end).
Of course he's still got some of his dna from the human ensign who unwittingly fathered him, so we could speculate that his human nature might have been significantly influenced by his father's genes, but we cannot rule out his nurturing by Seven and the crew (the villlage). That won in the end.
sigh Knowing what's going to happen doesn't soften the blow. You think you'll be fine and then you end up with tears streaming down your face even though it's the third time you've seen the episode.
Yep, this one resonates deep within my soul. I too am "one" (just like everyone else lol), and some days that feeling pushes me heavily into the negative, other days it's a banner I proudly wave in celebration of my victory at having survived this callous world that often doesn't take too kindly to individual differences.
Great episode - 9.5/10
Ohhhhhhh SNAP!
Ok, fine, this one was underwhelming and I wish we could get more about the songs and the history of the witches but time is running out... still, its worth watching.
Turning evolution on its head! A brilliant way of examining how the truths in science have been ignored in favour of upholding religious doctrine.
Concetta Tomei did a fantastic job as the (dis)honorable lady lizard, pope, judge and jury. Chilling!
Also, I think the Silurians and Sea Devils from Doctor Who mythos must be related to the Voth somehow lol.
The road to the final battle is being stretched out but it doesn't feel like a drag because they're solidifying character bonds, and it's really been all these interwoven connections that have been at the root of this show.
All the family scenes hit me right in the feels. I especially love that they've integrated Edwin into the tapestry, to see him and Scylla interact has been a joy.
Now, let's talk about Alban, it looks like he's having heavy internal conflict, almost like something is eating away at him. Ha! Serves him right.
I think it's a little late but things are getting really interesting, it's as they say, "better late than never"... right? Looks like the show may go out with a literal bang and that's ok, I'm here for all of it, mostly for Alder, who they better not kill, fate/destiny/broken glass be damned. It also looks like the writers have been reading the fan fic too, because, I mean... HELLO?!?!?! No spoilers but swoooooooon! Is it still just bait or is it cannon?!
Came for Alder, stayed for the unfolding story finally coming together. Costume and hair have always been delightful but the editing and visual effects are truly killing it this season, oh my word, the colours!!
You won't be disappointed if you have no expectations. The Wheel of Time is a fantasy, there's no guessing about that, it is what it is, and in episode one there's decent coherent story to start... look, I've never been able to really find the appeal of Harry Potter, but very much I'm into this. To each their own.
Quietly enjoyable :wink: 5.5/10
I've been watching some truly disappointing trash lately so my edges have been worn down a bit, and I gotta say, this pilot wasn't bad at all. As a big fan of the franchise, I'm looking forward to seeing where the animation goes. Bring it.
