I think it can only be done by the person who started the thread.
Which is you!
Thank you. I just found out how to do it, and I have posted the poll.
The Most Generic TNG Episode...
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Thank you. I just found out how to do it, and I have posted the poll.
I also voted New Ground.
It's everything generic about TNG. A child behaving badly, a technobabble problem with a technobabble solution. A very worthy episode to own the "Most generic" title.
It's everything generic about TNG. A child behaving badly, a technobabble problem with a technobabble solution. A very worthy episode to own the "Most generic" title.
I choose New Ground too.
"Icarus Factor" contains at least a few surprising revelations, like the relation between Riker and his father and the fact that said father and polaski know each other pretty well (I shudder to think...).
New ground is just a battle of indigestible technobabble with a B-plot that's highly forgettable.
"Icarus Factor" contains at least a few surprising revelations, like the relation between Riker and his father and the fact that said father and polaski know each other pretty well (I shudder to think...).
New ground is just a battle of indigestible technobabble with a B-plot that's highly forgettable.
"Icarus Factor" definitely felt like it had more life to it - the Pulaski connection was decent, and also (somehow) managed to avoid the feel of the TV trope "small universe syndrome". Worf's subplot was actually way-cool.
"New Ground" had cheesy technobabble for the time - the creeger waves look nice and as a concept isn't bad, but do nothing to inspire, much less move the episode along any faster. Never mind that using the Flagship for such early-level testing is as a little too contrived to believe - but place this episode after' Force of Nature" (the "55MPH speed limit in space episode") and now you've got a reason to use the biggest ship as a guinea pig.
They already had a disastrous ship disaster-themed episode, so why be so quick to have another? Especially when another would hit in a few weeks and would remain compelling for another viewing ("Cause and Effect")? And the "Cousin Oliver Syndrome" trope (adding a new child character to revitalize the show) is given a Trek twist, ends up with disappointing results because we all know Alexander will be quick to change, with no real drama, for subsequent episodes. But that's because he's there for the kids, of which by 1992 most preferred Nintendo over cowboy reenactments.
"New Ground" had cheesy technobabble for the time - the creeger waves look nice and as a concept isn't bad, but do nothing to inspire, much less move the episode along any faster. Never mind that using the Flagship for such early-level testing is as a little too contrived to believe - but place this episode after' Force of Nature" (the "55MPH speed limit in space episode") and now you've got a reason to use the biggest ship as a guinea pig.
They already had a disastrous ship disaster-themed episode, so why be so quick to have another? Especially when another would hit in a few weeks and would remain compelling for another viewing ("Cause and Effect")? And the "Cousin Oliver Syndrome" trope (adding a new child character to revitalize the show) is given a Trek twist, ends up with disappointing results because we all know Alexander will be quick to change, with no real drama, for subsequent episodes. But that's because he's there for the kids, of which by 1992 most preferred Nintendo over cowboy reenactments.
So far, "New Ground" is winning easily. I will keep the poll up for a few more days before declaring a 'winner'.
I think 6 (the number of votes) is just about the number of regulars that post in this thread. But you're right, let's be thorough.
Can we write in The Orville for most generic TNG episode?
*hides*
*hides*
Six is enough for me, the others can join anytime, but I can live with that.
Okay, nothing new for almost a week after my last post, so I feel confident in announcing the 'winner' of this thread.
With a total of 7 votes to zero, the Most Generic Episode of STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION is... "New Ground".
Honestly, I have to agree with this 100 percent.
This was quite fun and educational. I particularly enjoyed reading some of the reasonings behind some of the eliminations... they made me see some of those episodes in a slightly different light.
I thank you all for that, and everyone who participated. The STAR TREK and ENTERPRISE versions of this are going on right now, as a reminder to those who may want to wade in those pools.
And thank you again to the inspiration of these threads... TommyR01D, who created the VOYAGER version some time ago.
With a total of 7 votes to zero, the Most Generic Episode of STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION is... "New Ground".
Honestly, I have to agree with this 100 percent.
This was quite fun and educational. I particularly enjoyed reading some of the reasonings behind some of the eliminations... they made me see some of those episodes in a slightly different light.
I thank you all for that, and everyone who participated. The STAR TREK and ENTERPRISE versions of this are going on right now, as a reminder to those who may want to wade in those pools.
And thank you again to the inspiration of these threads... TommyR01D, who created the VOYAGER version some time ago.
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Is anyone planning a DS9 version?
I will be making it. But given that ENTERPRISE and STAR TREK are on at the moment, I didn't want to overload.
Plus, given the more serialized nature of DS9, I wanted to do that one last.
Plus, given the more serialized nature of DS9, I wanted to do that one last.
You might get a better turnout if you made separate threads for each season, then pitting all the “winners” against each other in a final thread. Presenting the entire list of episodes for a show that ran seven seasons might seem a little daunting for those less familiar with the game. Individual seasons are easier to break down.
That’s the format we always use for the “least disliked” episode threads (which I was planning to start again sometime this summer).
That’s the format we always use for the “least disliked” episode threads (which I was planning to start again sometime this summer).
You might be right. But of all the series done so far, which is all except DS9, TNG was finished the fastest. And it has the most episodes of all the franchise. That tells me it's not as daunting as we might think.
I will still do this format when I begin the DS9 one, since all others were done this way. However, the next time this poll is done, I think your idea will be the best approach.
At the very least, it could be an interesting way to see if the results are similar.
I will still do this format when I begin the DS9 one, since all others were done this way. However, the next time this poll is done, I think your idea will be the best approach.
At the very least, it could be an interesting way to see if the results are similar.
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