TNG moments that made you want to cry(or did) - Page 2

20-Backwards · January 31 2012, 07:02 PM

sonak wrote:

20-Backwards wrote:

Ethics: after Worf dies. When Crusher walks out, tears in her eyes, to tell Alexander and Troi.

Chain of Command II: "THERE ARE!!! ... FOUR LIGHTS!!!" And when Picard recounts to Troi that at one point, he thought he could see five lights. That got a tear in my eye.

I'm surprised "ethics" would have that effect since the audience knows Worf isn't dead.

I think it was less about Worf dying, more about Crusher having to TELL this child his father is dead (as far as the characters know). And when she does, she can only choke back tears and say "I am SO sorry."

Well it got me. To each his own.

Tora Ziyal · January 31 2012, 11:58 PM

^It got to me, too.

In addition to most of the moments others have mentioned:

The son's naming ceremony in "The Inner Light": it made Picard's life there so much more real to me.

Picard and Daren in the jeffreys tube in "Lessons": between the music and the kiss...

Trekker4747 · February 1 2012, 12:15 AM

Worf cradling K'Ehleyr's lifeless body and crying out agony.

The Caprican · February 1 2012, 12:26 AM

The death of K'Ehlyr definitely did it for me. As did Lwaxana's revelation to Deanna about her sister Kestra in "Dark Page". But the one that actually made me tear up with Lwaxana almost as much was when she pleaded with her lover in "Half a Life".

GNDN · February 1 2012, 12:37 AM

Gotta agree with most of the above, especially affected by Lal and Sita.

Allow me to add Tasha's funeral scene in Skin of Evil. I first saw this at a rather young age. I had been spoiled, and the scene, while adequate, didn't do much for me. This is not an episode I revisit regularly, but I find myself more saddened by it with each viewing and today consider it quite moving. Denise Crosby did very well with what she was given here, and Data and Picard's reflections on her passing are perfectly handled.

Ron Jones' music for the scene is also particularly moving and effective.

GalaxyX · February 1 2012, 06:11 AM

Sandoval wrote:

GalaxyX wrote:

I felt the desperation and the sheer terror in Riker's voice at the prospect of being sent back. Choked me up for a couple of days.

For days!?

Phew...

Yes, it did have that effect on me. Felt nauseous for a couple of days. It came out of nowhere unexpectedly, and I felt horrible at the prospect that they were being sentenced to go back to that terror for the good of the other parallel universes. Wasn't exactly a fair deal for them, and their failed attempt at resisting was like watching someone scream in terror at the prospect of being tortured, like in some horror movies. Their quick death was only mildly satisfactory.

AllStarEntprise · February 1 2012, 10:26 AM

When Scotty walks on to the holodeck version of the (true) 1st Enterprise. Not a fan of the NX-01 retcon as the 1st. His line here's to you lads gets me every time. The follow up exchange between him and Picard is brilliant also.
Here is a link to that scene http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2Rv2wZrj-0

GNDN · February 1 2012, 03:20 PM

AllStarEntprise wrote:

When Scotty walks on to the holodeck version of the (true) 1st Enterprise.

"Brought a tear to me eye"

gomtuu20 · February 6 2012, 10:50 PM

The moment in "The Wounded" when the captain realizes he lost after singing with O'brien.
The realization by the Romulan defector that he was set up. In that episode, when he tells Picard how he looks in his daughter's eyes and realizes he must change the world for her.

lewisniven · February 7 2012, 01:20 AM

20-Backwards wrote:

Ethics: after Worf dies. When Crusher walks out, tears in her eyes, to tell Alexander and Troi.

Chain of Command II: "THERE ARE!!! ... FOUR LIGHTS!!!" And when Picard recounts to Troi that at one point, he thought he could see five lights. That got a tear in my eye.

This is one episode I tend to leave on the shelf, not because its bad, quite the opposite, its incredible television, but it is heavy going. Its like schindlers list or something, not really 'tuesday afternoon veiwing', if you catch my drift.

I dunno, just something about it, its a very powerful 2 parter.

CaptainMatt · February 7 2012, 01:28 AM

Definitely, I would go with "Family" when Picard finally breaks down (as far as the series goes) about what the Borg did to him.

And the same for "Chain of Command" and the five lights dialogue at the end of the episode. I am a huge fan of Picard so I have invested a lot of emotion into the character.

Lt. LaForge · February 7 2012, 08:06 AM

Admiral Jarok. The fact that Picard didn't deliver the letter when he had a chance on Romulus makes me feel even worse.

Cakemixo · February 7 2012, 11:18 AM

When Lal said to Data. "Thank you for my life."

TheSeeker · February 7 2012, 05:25 PM

All great episodes mentioned in here. Just makes me want to watch the remastered seasons even more!

davisn456 · February 7 2012, 09:07 PM

In "Inheritance", when Data reactivates his mother in sickbay and has to make up the story about her breaking her arm. When he realizes that he can never truly connect with her being a fellow android.

I have to say though, I can think of a lot more moments in DS9 than I can in TNG.

January 31 2012, 11:58 PM	#17
Tora Ziyal Rear Admiral Location: Baltimore, MD, USA	Re: TNG moments that made you want to cry(or did) ^It got to me, too. In addition to most of the moments others have mentioned: The son's naming ceremony in "The Inner Light": it made Picard's life there so much more real to me. Picard and Daren in the jeffreys tube in "Lessons": between the music and the kiss...

February 1 2012, 12:15 AM	#18
Trekker4747 To boldly go... Location: Kansas City	Re: TNG moments that made you want to cry(or did) Worf cradling K'Ehleyr's lifeless body and crying out agony. __________________ Just because it's futuristic doesn't mean it's practical.

February 1 2012, 12:26 AM	#19
The Caprican Lieutenant Junior Grade Location: Madison, WI	Re: TNG moments that made you want to cry(or did) The death of K'Ehlyr definitely did it for me. As did Lwaxana's revelation to Deanna about her sister Kestra in "Dark Page". But the one that actually made me tear up with Lwaxana almost as much was when she pleaded with her lover in "Half a Life".

February 1 2012, 12:37 AM	#20
GNDN Commodore Location: Geosyncrhonous orbit over NJ	Re: TNG moments that made you want to cry(or did) Gotta agree with most of the above, especially affected by Lal and Sita. Allow me to add Tasha's funeral scene in Skin of Evil. I first saw this at a rather young age. I had been spoiled, and the scene, while adequate, didn't do much for me. This is not an episode I revisit regularly, but I find myself more saddened by it with each viewing and today consider it quite moving. Denise Crosby did very well with what she was given here, and Data and Picard's reflections on her passing are perfectly handled. Ron Jones' music for the scene is also particularly moving and effective. __________________ "It’s like we’ve set up Khan* as some perfect ex-girlfriend/boyfriend who dumped us a long time ago, and we compare everyone we date to Khan. We’ll never be happy if we do this!"* - Ryan Britt

February 1 2012, 10:26 AM	#22
AllStarEntprise Commander	Re: TNG moments that made you want to cry(or did) When Scotty walks on to the holodeck version of the (true) 1st Enterprise. Not a fan of the NX-01 retcon as the 1st. His line here's to you lads gets me every time. The follow up exchange between him and Picard is brilliant also. Here is a link to that scene http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2Rv2wZrj-0

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February 6 2012, 10:50 PM	#24
gomtuu20 Lieutenant Commander Location: Beyond Antares	Re: TNG moments that made you want to cry(or did) The moment in "The Wounded" when the captain realizes he lost after singing with O'brien. The realization by the Romulan defector that he was set up. In that episode, when he tells Picard how he looks in his daughter's eyes and realizes he must change the world for her.

February 7 2012, 01:28 AM	#26
CaptainMatt Fleet Captain Location: Sector 001	Re: TNG moments that made you want to cry(or did) Definitely, I would go with "Family" when Picard finally breaks down (as far as the series goes) about what the Borg did to him. And the same for "Chain of Command" and the five lights dialogue at the end of the episode. I am a huge fan of Picard so I have invested a lot of emotion into the character.

February 7 2012, 08:06 AM	#27
Lt. LaForge Lieutenant Location: Risa	Re: TNG moments that made you want to cry(or did) Admiral Jarok. The fact that Picard didn't deliver the letter when he had a chance on Romulus makes me feel even worse.

February 7 2012, 11:18 AM	#28
Cakemixo Lieutenant Location: Midway Up The Ceiling	Re: TNG moments that made you want to cry(or did) When Lal said to Data. "Thank you for my life."

February 7 2012, 05:25 PM	#29
TheSeeker Vice Admiral Location: New York, NY	Re: TNG moments that made you want to cry(or did) All great episodes mentioned in here. Just makes me want to watch the remastered seasons even more!

February 7 2012, 09:07 PM	#30
davisn456 Lieutenant Junior Grade Location: Saint Albans, WV	Re: TNG moments that made you want to cry(or did) In "Inheritance", when Data reactivates his mother in sickbay and has to make up the story about her breaking her arm. When he realizes that he can never truly connect with her being a fellow android. I have to say though, I can think of a lot more moments in DS9 than I can in TNG.