Neelix is the only one who can work an elevator.
This is an okay episode that has some good moments, but I struggled with the plot and characterisations.
The writers come up with a contrived backstory for with Neelix that fits perfectly into the current dilemma and it makes for a dramatic away mission. For me the best moments involve the action sequences and Tuvok. The less said about how the main plots come together so conveniently towards the end the better.
In certain episodes the writers try to make you side with Neelix against Tuvok in silly arguments about the merits of logic and feelings, but they never work. Tuvok embodies the same cool Vulcan persona as Spock and there is no amount of contrived storytelling or dialogues with Neelix that would make me look negatively upon the character. Neelix on the other hand is written as needy and annoying as ever. Plus his sudden influx of technical knowledge is a bit of a stretch.
Tim Russ and Ethan Phillips carry the episode with committed performances, which is admirable considering the material.
I think production values are solid, including the special effects (for the time), art design, and fight scenes.
5.5/10 for me but I round upwards.
This is an okay episode that has some good moments, but I struggled with the plot and characterisations.
The writers come up with a contrived backstory for with Neelix that fits perfectly into the current dilemma and it makes for a dramatic away mission. For me the best moments involve the action sequences and Tuvok. The less said about how the main plots come together so conveniently towards the end the better.
In certain episodes the writers try to make you side with Neelix against Tuvok in silly arguments about the merits of logic and feelings, but they never work. Tuvok embodies the same cool Vulcan persona as Spock and there is no amount of contrived storytelling or dialogues with Neelix that would make me look negatively upon the character. Neelix on the other hand is written as needy and annoying as ever. Plus his sudden influx of technical knowledge is a bit of a stretch.
Tim Russ and Ethan Phillips carry the episode with committed performances, which is admirable considering the material.
I think production values are solid, including the special effects (for the time), art design, and fight scenes.
5.5/10 for me but I round upwards.