In a Mirror, Darkly, Part II
- Episode aired Apr 29, 2005
- TV-PG
- 43m
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The Mirror Universe saga concludes as Archer declares himself captain of a formidable starship from the future, while his alien crew launch a rebellion in a desperate bid to keep him from ac... Read allThe Mirror Universe saga concludes as Archer declares himself captain of a formidable starship from the future, while his alien crew launch a rebellion in a desperate bid to keep him from achieving ultimate power.The Mirror Universe saga concludes as Archer declares himself captain of a formidable starship from the future, while his alien crew launch a rebellion in a desperate bid to keep him from achieving ultimate power.
Majel Barrett
- Computer
- (voice)
David Sobolov
- Slar
- (voice)
Devon Abner
- ISS Avenger Captain
- (uncredited)
Kevin Derr
- Cpl. Kelly
- (uncredited)
Glen Hambly
- Andorian Avenger Helmsman
- (uncredited)
Yoshio Iizuka
- Private V. Brown
- (uncredited)
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Did you know
- TriviaIn this episode, Majel Barrett reprises her role of a ship's computer voice (in this case, voicing the Defiant's computer). Her inclusion here meant she had been credited as a performer in all six televised Star Trek series, and all five live-action versions. As well as playing several characters (such as Number One, Nurse Chapel, and Lwaxana Troi), she also provided the voice for the computers aboard USS Enterprise, USS Enterprise-D, USS Defiant (NX-74205), various runabouts, and the USS Voyager. This episode was the penultimate official Star Trek production that she worked on, later voicing the ship's computer aboard the USS Enterprise of the alternate reality, in Star Trek (2009). EDIT: Majel Barrett's voice was posthumously used in Star Trek Picard S3Ep9 and 10 as the computer voice of the Enterprise D, making that her last "appearance" in the franchise at the time of this update (10/12/23)
- GoofsIn his speech to the assembled crew, Archer says that the Terran Empire has existed "for centuries". This is impossible. He is speaking in 2155, and Terrans first learned that there were other planets out there to conquer in 2063. This gives them fewer than 92 years in which to build a trans-planetary empire. In fact the empire existed long before the discovery of other species. The Terran Empire flag is seen being planted on the moon. There's no evidence in the Star Trek universe to suggest that the Terran Empire was formed because they realised there were aliens. Instead this episode (including the speech in question) indicates that the empire existed long before they knew there were aliens. Terrans were already collectively violent and xenophobic when the Vulcans arrived.
- Quotes
Lieutenant Hoshi Sato: These people had some strange ideas about uniforms.
- Crazy creditsThe opening sequence is replaced with footage of various battles and a different theme song to reflect the fact that this is an alternate universe in which the Terrans are a warlike species.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Captains (2011)
Featured review
Belly top uniforms are apparently fashionable on board the warships of the Terran Empire
The first episode of this double episode started promisingly. Once again an adventure in the mirror universe and once again the characters are a vile copy of their morally exalted counterparts on the other side.
In the second episode, everyone in the crew seems to be scheming and revolting against everyone else in order to ultimately become the new Emperor - and only through ONE captured ship from the other universe, whose technology is 100 years more advanced than what the Terran Empire has to offer. Doesn't seem like a strong empire if it can be brought to its knees by a single ship.
Archer seems quite inauthentic as a domineering wannabe captain and megalomaniacal usurper of the throne. Although Hoshi makes quite a convincing impression as a concubine, the end of the episode seems rather far-fetched. By the way, whoever came up with the idea that the uniforms for women in the mirror universe should be belly tops probably has no idea what purpose a uniform should serve. Speaking of uniforms: Why does the crew dress in the uniforms of the captured ship's crew? It's one thing that Archer puts on the green sweater for fun, but why do everyone else change their uniforms? What was the point of this action, other than fan service? By the way: What was the point of this double episode in the first place? In the other series there was at least always a connection between the characters on both sides.
The Gorn in this episode - oh my goodness. They have the charm of the old Japanese Godzilla films. Although in this episode these Gorn at least look humanoid enough to believably convey that this species can build and fly spaceships. In SNW, the Gorn seem more like the creatures from the Alien films - savage beasts with claws that could barely press a button on a control panel. Let alone have a progressive social structure.
In the second episode, everyone in the crew seems to be scheming and revolting against everyone else in order to ultimately become the new Emperor - and only through ONE captured ship from the other universe, whose technology is 100 years more advanced than what the Terran Empire has to offer. Doesn't seem like a strong empire if it can be brought to its knees by a single ship.
Archer seems quite inauthentic as a domineering wannabe captain and megalomaniacal usurper of the throne. Although Hoshi makes quite a convincing impression as a concubine, the end of the episode seems rather far-fetched. By the way, whoever came up with the idea that the uniforms for women in the mirror universe should be belly tops probably has no idea what purpose a uniform should serve. Speaking of uniforms: Why does the crew dress in the uniforms of the captured ship's crew? It's one thing that Archer puts on the green sweater for fun, but why do everyone else change their uniforms? What was the point of this action, other than fan service? By the way: What was the point of this double episode in the first place? In the other series there was at least always a connection between the characters on both sides.
The Gorn in this episode - oh my goodness. They have the charm of the old Japanese Godzilla films. Although in this episode these Gorn at least look humanoid enough to believably convey that this species can build and fly spaceships. In SNW, the Gorn seem more like the creatures from the Alien films - savage beasts with claws that could barely press a button on a control panel. Let alone have a progressive social structure.
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