This ep is on my rewatch list. Has one of the unarguably Top 10 lines in TNG:
I see yours and will raise by four:
This ep is on my rewatch list. Has one of the unarguably Top 10 lines in TNG:
I've always assumed they were being dicks about it, as well as about the earring, because they didn't like her because of her history.I just watched two...
1. CAUSE AND EFFECT
I enjoy this one every now and then. Even with five iterations of the same events, it manages to be interesting, thanks to subtle variations (possibly thanks to Jonathan Frakes, who directed this one). Gates McFadden has more than the usual amount to do as her deja vu gets gradually more intense, and Data's use of the number 3 was just obscure enough to leave us still wondering what was up.
2. ENSIGN RO
This one was one of Trek's best efforts, introducing not just a new officer, but the premise for DS9. Whoopi Goldberg and Michelle Forbes had great scenes together. And watching that evil admiral get wrecked at the end was a treat.
One nitpick, though... given that several Earth cultures use the same naming convention as Bajor, it seems hard to believe that the Federation wouldn't be aware of it, or that a culturally tolerant organization like Starfleet would ban Bajoran earwear. It seemed more like an effort to artificially create conflict by having the good guy characters act like dicks.
I just watched two...
1. CAUSE AND EFFECT
I enjoy this one every now and then. Even with five iterations of the same events, it manages to be interesting, thanks to subtle variations (possibly thanks to Jonathan Frakes, who directed this one). Gates McFadden has more than the usual amount to do as her deja vu gets gradually more intense, and Data's use of the number 3 was just obscure enough to leave us still wondering what was up.
2. ENSIGN RO
This one was one of Trek's best efforts, introducing not just a new officer, but the premise for DS9. Whoopi Goldberg and Michelle Forbes had great scenes together. And watching that evil admiral get wrecked at the end was a treat.
One nitpick, though... given that several Earth cultures use the same naming convention as Bajor, it seems hard to believe that the Federation wouldn't be aware of it, or that a culturally tolerant organization like Starfleet would ban Bajoran earwear. It seemed more like an effort to artificially create conflict by having the good guy characters act like dicks.
It was unprofessional. If Starfleet convention was to respect Bajoran customs, then Riker should have simply not mentioned the earring at all.
Watched another: SCHISMS
Even though this creepy tale of trans-dimensional alien abduction isn't quite as creepy when you know the denouement, the actors' performances and the excellent music really sell it. The scene in the holodeck ("I've been in this room before") is one of the best uses of the holodeck in Trek.
Don't skip 5, though. Lotta good stuff in it. Including it's two closing episodes.I might fast forward to rewatching season 6 next, based on your review of that alone...
Don't skip 5, though. Lotta good stuff in it. Including it's two closing episodes.
The other thing that bugs me about the episode is Troi's subplot that has nothing to do with the main plot.
"Thine Own Self" feels a bit like Voyager lite, especially the structure.
The other thing that bugs me about the episode is Troi's subplot that has nothing to do with the main plot. I usually don't like the multiple plot writing on Star Trek, I mean, this isn't a sitcom, right?
It's about two different meanings of the same title. Data manages to be himself, despite not being able to remember who or what he is, with everyone around him misidentifying him. Troi is seeking personal career advancement, but struggling with a necessary part of being a bridge officer (giving deadly orders, something a counselor doesn't usually have to do), wondering if she can do the hard thing.
Agreed. It's one of my all-time favorites.The Defector
Still just a wonderful piece of teleplay from front to back, with one of their best guest actors ever. Personally, I never tire here of enjoying how well TNG took what is essentially an episodic formatted show in Star Trek, & began the 1st efforts to infuse serialization, in both premise & dialog. This episode has been nearly completely overlooked for it's wonderful Tomalak arc. They weren't just testing Jarok's loyalty. This whole thing was cooked up to be payback for the Golorndon Core incident in The Enemy, where Tomalak almost certainly lost a lot of face, & needed to redeem himself by taking the Enterprise to "Display its broken hull in the center of the Romulan capitol". Top that off by Beverly's subtle dig about having recently had a chance to learn Romulan medicine, directed pointedly to Worf, who she still condemns for his actions, & you got some great drama, friends.
One of my favourites as well!Agreed. It's one of my all-time favorites.