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Star Trek: The Next Generation: Lonely Among Us (1987)
S1E6 Discussion
S1E6 Lonely Among Us
Some interesting character development in this episode. I'm looking forward to these more and more every day.
Worf showed himself to be eager to learn when he was shadowing Geordi. Seems like he's ambitious. He's currently a Junior Lieutenant. We shall watch his career with great interest.
We discovered that the Enterprise crew does not eat meat! I suppose that makes sense. Where would they keep the animals? Also on the topic of food, it was interesting to hear discussion about accommodating dietary requirements for the aliens that are visiting your ship.
When the ship 'malfunctioned', Data says it's a near impossible chance of this happening (from normal wear and tear). Good to know how good Star Fleet engineering is. Systems just do not fail on their own.
As I side note I really liked the design of the Anticans. Haven't seen them before.
The discussion about private eyes and detective work was fun. Each episode of Star Trek is a mystery! That's part of why we all tune in. Also Detective Data is my favorite Data so far.
I can't believe they killed off Singh in Engineering! Farewell, our plot necessary casualty. We knew you but for a minute.
When Picard was controlled by the alien force, he said: "The search for knowledge is always our primary mission". Based on last episode where he decided to get home rather than explore, that was definitely a clue that he wasn't himself.
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Where No One Has Gone Before (1987)
S1E5 Discussion
S1E5
Kosinski keeps saying he's got everything approved from star fleet commmand. Is there no way for the Enterprise to verify that? Who does the Enterprise get their orders from?
Last episode we Geordi so excited to go Warp 9, which made me think it was the fastest the ship could go. Turns out it wasn't. They broke the all-time speed record by going "over warp 10". It feels nice to witness some Star Trek history.
There was some interesting philosophical discussions about time, space, and thought all being the same thing. It's an interesting concept that I can't say I've thought of before. Only issue is space is tangible. We've been there. It's unlike the other two in that way. Eh, not worth getting in to.
We got shown more of Yar's rape gang backstory. Apparently she stopped for a cat while running from one of those gangs? I mean, okay? On the flip side there was a nice moment with Picard and his mom. It seemed like they had a good relationship.
There was certainly an urge at first to explore but I thought Picard shut it down perfectly and logically. The interaction was something along the lines of: "So many opportunities for new studies!" "But who would we report our findings to?"
I really liked how they handled Wesley's promotion. Having the alien tell Picard he really is a savant but that he needs time to learn is a solid way to justify promoting such a young kid. So now we have Wesley, Acting Ensign, who has an opportunity to become permanent, which is cool.
Felt like the overall theme of the episode was that when we all work together towards a common goal we can break records. We can accomplish great things as a team. Picard got everyone on the ship to focus on The Traveler and getting them home and because of that they were able to return.
Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Last Outpost (1987)
S1E4 Discussion
Star Trek TNG S1E4 Discussion
Geordi was so excited about hitting warp 9. What a letdown. Is that the fastest a ship can go?
I feel like data could have figured that finger trip out. Seemed weird to me but they kept running with that gag.
All right Worf is getting involved! I know he's a Klingon and is a warrior but that's about it. Loved to see him stand up for Riker. Hopefully he can have some bigger roles in upcoming episodes.
The Enterprise crew has been coming across as so weak. Bowing to the orders or two different leaders in a row. Then Riker, Geordi, and Data all get smoked once they land on the planet. They sort of addressed it at the end when discussing with the empire leader about their philosophy.
The Ferengi were 200 years behind us in culture but their weapons are stronger than ours? Also more sexist aliens when it comes to Yar. Again already?
Also is that Star Wars reference intentional? A thing called the force appears and immediately makes a Palpatine face and is head of an empire lol are we allowed to mention Star Wars here?
Anyways fun episode. Certainly better than the last one.
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Code of Honor (1987)
S1E3 - Code of Honor
Star Trek TNG S1E3 Discussion
S1E3 - Code of Honor
Overall, I thought this was a pretty weak episode. Lutan was so obviously a bad guy and the Star Fleet crew just came across as weak the whole time. My commentary below.
So their first mistake was letting Yar go to the matrix room alone. Like yeah they all agreed she could go but I don't remember them saying it had to be only her. And oh look, she got taken. Surprise.
Weird that Wesley got a spot on the deck. Riker called it temporary, but we'll see. Wanted him to earn it longer.
Wow this fight to the death is straight out of Black Panther. I'm assuming the comics are older? Not sure.
Oh and the fight is professional tag to the death. Gotta be some inspiration there. Lol
I was really intrigued by Picard's rant about what happened to Earth! But then he cut it off in a nod to old fans saying "everyone knows that story". Will I learn this story from the show or should I look up other source material??
Also Geordi trying to run out of the room because he's heard 661 of Data's jokes and can't take another was fantastic.