"Reunion"

[Mott the barber]

Taking my girlfriend on a first-time trip through TNG and, after watching "Sins of the Father", I decided to go straight into the continuation of the Worf arc to "Reunion." I forgot how excellent this episode was. First, K'Ehleyr was such a strong character it was always great to see her (even though it was only two times the whole series). TNG was ahead of the game with this character in what is now mainstream: a strong female character. Second, excellent acting from K'mpec as a man doomed to death my poisoning turning to Picard, not one of his own, for help. Third, you had the first appearance of Gowron and his creepy eyes (a character who would go on for years well into DS9) and the first appearance of the iconic Klingon Attack Cruiser (which looks incredible in the HD re-release). Fourth, the story gave the audience what it wanted: Worf taking it to Duras even at the risk of his career. The tension was palpable as Worf discovered K'Ehleyr's body and yells out, then going to his quarters, taking off his sash (and communicator), to seek vengeance...an awesome sequence.

More broadly, I enjoyed the transition of Worf from being completely timid to encounter other Klingons at the beginning of the story to Picard empowering him to fulfill his role at Chief of Security and exposing Duras' treachery. And speaking of Picard, although this was a Worf story, it was also another lesson in leadership from Picard, using a heavy hand on Worf but, at the same time, acknowledging and empathizing with the difficulties Worf faces in his dishonor. It really comes full circle when Picard asks if he wishes to resign at the end and Worf says no.

If you haven't seen this one in a while, I highly encourage it, as it's some of the best of the TNG, yet often overlooked.

 

[Kilana2]

It's an episode that shows Worf's Klingon side. All of a sudden he is confronted with being a father. At that time he didn't know that K'Ehleyr wouldn't be the only partner who died prematurely.
As to Worf's dishonor: I'm glad that he was later introduced into the House of Martok.
And yes, Gowron's eyes are creepy. Robert O'Reilly lacked in physique (other Klingons were taller, but less impressive), but he compensated it with his piercing glare.

 

[Spectre Of The Fun]

Finally upgraded to the complete series blu ray. Worf's story is one of my favorites and some of the best episodes of the whole run of the show. Looking forward to seeing them again and in HD.

 

[NigellaDeanna20]

I have to say that this is one of my favourite Worf episodes just simply for the way the story unfolds. I have to say that while i hated the fact that K'Ehleyr was killed in the episode, I do believe that Worf was perfectly justified in killing duras in revenge. Picard, odd enough, even though he has to play being the starfleet officer at the end, doesn't officially reprimand Worf but more or less berates him. Great episode.

 

[johnnybear]

Am I right in thinking there was a Playmates set made after this episode and there was a K'mpec figure in it as well?
JB

 

[Mott the barber]

I have to say that this is one of my favourite Worf episodes just simply for the way the story unfolds. I have to say that while i hated the fact that K'Ehleyr was killed in the episode, I do believe that Worf was perfectly justified in killing duras in revenge. Picard, odd enough, even though he has to play being the starfleet officer at the end, doesn't officially reprimand Worf but more or less berates him. Great episode.

Believe it or not Picard DOES actually put a formal reprimand in his record...but that's the extent of it.

 

[Mojochi]

Believe it or not Picard DOES actually put a formal reprimand in his record...but that's the extent of it.

He seemed genuinely pissed about it too... like he might've wanted to do more, but with the matter being dropped because of Klingon customs, he was left with only a reprimand to fall back on. It's clear from him, in that scene, that such is not acceptable behavior of a Starfleet officer, justifiable vengeance or otherwise