What are your TNG unpopular opinions/hot takes?
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True enough. But Beverly's own birth surname was Howard, which implies the name itself has been passed matrilineally since 1647 -- so, starting about 3 1/2 centuries before (by your estimate) that became acceptable practice.
Although that's the least of "Sub Rosa"'s problems, to be sure. My God, Beverly was ready to walk away from her life for the sake of her ancestral vibrator. That's just embarrassing.
I agree. One could make a case that he was responsible for everything the Borg did after that, since he had an opportunity to stop them and chose not to take it. (Would the virus have worked? Maybe, maybe not -- but that's a separate issue. And not one Picard appeared to factor in.)
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In the famous headcanon fanfic version of mine the plan Picard came up with works. He had been a Borg and knew it would work. It was the right thing to do and after all, they're on the trial of humanity. This means Borg episodes are:
- 'Q Who'
- 'The Best of Both Worlds' 1
- 'The Best of Both Worlds' 2
- 'I Borg'
That's 4 episodes with the Borg, that's it. 'Descent's were.... awkward and 'First Contact' movie is overrated, in my opinion.
Hate to say it, but I agree with you, given the millions of lives lost to the Borg afterward.
Not an unpopular opinion as far as I'm concerned. You have an enemy that is vastly superior to you in virtually every way, who is bent on conquering you (and the entire galaxy) via assimilation, which is a fate worse than death or traditional subjugation by factors of 10.
Of course, remember that individuality affected the Borg adversely too. It's possible that even if Picard had used Hugh to deliver the "virus", it would have been the same thing: a crisis confined to a section of the continuum, a painful blow but not total genocide.
"Descent" would not have happened, since the Borg Hugh influenced would have been dead instead of just lost and confused (and vulnerable to Lore's influence). But the collective as a whole might have remained a threat.
"Descent" would not have happened, since the Borg Hugh influenced would have been dead instead of just lost and confused (and vulnerable to Lore's influence). But the collective as a whole might have remained a threat.
She was obviously under his influence. Do you think Picard walked away from his life for the sake of the Borg collective? XD
Must've been one hell of an orgasm.
Anything that would have prevented "Descent" from happening should get top priority. Garbage episode.
Part 2 was the weaker of the two, I think. And rewatching it made me very glad that Janeway did away with the whole "calling women sir" thing 12 minutes into Voyager.
Agree that part 2 was weaker...but it's all relative.
I'd give part 1 a 3/10. Part 2 was like a 1/10. Not much of a delta between the two. They are both horrid.
I've been trying to remember other similar examples... Troi and the rock ambassador guy? XD
The Data bit in Birthright Part 1 was actually pretty good. The "Worf as Klingon Cultural Guru" bit in Part 2...hard pass.
There is a segment of Trek fans out there who argue against what what would amount to genocide. While I may understand the argument, the Borg were not a civilization that could be bargained with. It was kill or be killed and under those circumstances, Picard should have taken that option. Archer would have.
Season 2 is the best season of TNG. So many classics with very few below average episodes. What I particularly like about this season - lost in later years - is the whole 'space is weird/dangerous/unknown/scary" atmosphere of so many episodes eg. Where Silence Has Lease, Time Squared, Q Who. Many underrated gems - Contagion, Royale (I love when the show doesn't take itself too seriously), Loud As A Whisper, A Matter of Honour ... My list could go on. Oh, I also like Pulaski. She had a real character arc/growth (particularly in her relationship with Data) that was fun to see.
On a Season 7 rewatch at the moment and... It's not nearly as bad as its reputation suggests.
Season 1 and 2 had way more fun/interesting alien designs before the dreaded "stick something funny on their forehead or nose" approach took over. Armus, Bynars, the Conspiracy aliens, the Solais aliens...
The Inner Light is a good episode but overrated.
Shades of Gray is a mediocre episode, but is NOT the worst TNG episode out there.
On a Season 7 rewatch at the moment and... It's not nearly as bad as its reputation suggests.
Season 1 and 2 had way more fun/interesting alien designs before the dreaded "stick something funny on their forehead or nose" approach took over. Armus, Bynars, the Conspiracy aliens, the Solais aliens...
The Inner Light is a good episode but overrated.
Shades of Gray is a mediocre episode, but is NOT the worst TNG episode out there.
For me it's exactly the opposite. Just looking at the episodes list on Wikipedia annoys me. So many fluff episodes. It sure looks like they were mailing it in even if they didn't think so at the time. I'm sure the production staff and actors would disagree but looking back on it now, it's very forgettable.
They even hit rock bottom a few times like with Genesis for example.
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