This episode is the first so far to provide what feels like the typical TNG dilemma and story structure. Therefore, it has a very steady, logical and plodding rhythm to it which makes it comforting and easy to watch. I found the set-up of this episode to be the most technically sound, writing and pacing-wise which gave it tension and atmosphere.
On what is likely a very subjective level, I take issue with Michael Dorn and Marini Sirtis' line delivery, as well as some of Frakes' acting choices. On the other hand, Picard, Data and Geordi have been quite strong, although the 'woo-hoo' line from Geordi was over-the-top. I personally enjoyed his "my hero" remark to Data as he is unstuck by Picard from the Chinese finger trap very much, as well as "oh, you had to ask" towards Data not understanding a rhetorical question.
Is this the first appearance of the crew's conference room scene? I was pleased to see it by episode 4 of season 1.
I find the presentation of the Ferengi's visual hails underwhelming, as well as their weapons, their physicality and much of the planet's surface. The dilemma which takes place on the planet is confusing and silly and is reminiscent of the sensibilities of TOS.
The coda was nicely done, although there is something slightly unsettling about the way Frakes' portrays amusement.
Final note: Data's wonderful "nothing to write home about" is a redeeming quality of the latter half.
On what is likely a very subjective level, I take issue with Michael Dorn and Marini Sirtis' line delivery, as well as some of Frakes' acting choices. On the other hand, Picard, Data and Geordi have been quite strong, although the 'woo-hoo' line from Geordi was over-the-top. I personally enjoyed his "my hero" remark to Data as he is unstuck by Picard from the Chinese finger trap very much, as well as "oh, you had to ask" towards Data not understanding a rhetorical question.
Is this the first appearance of the crew's conference room scene? I was pleased to see it by episode 4 of season 1.
I find the presentation of the Ferengi's visual hails underwhelming, as well as their weapons, their physicality and much of the planet's surface. The dilemma which takes place on the planet is confusing and silly and is reminiscent of the sensibilities of TOS.
The coda was nicely done, although there is something slightly unsettling about the way Frakes' portrays amusement.
Final note: Data's wonderful "nothing to write home about" is a redeeming quality of the latter half.