The Expanse
- Episode aired May 21, 2003
- TV-PG
- 43m
An alien probe launches a devastating attack on Earth. Archer, still being hunted by the Klingons, brings the Enterprise back home to investigate.An alien probe launches a devastating attack on Earth. Archer, still being hunted by the Klingons, brings the Enterprise back home to investigate.An alien probe launches a devastating attack on Earth. Archer, still being hunted by the Klingons, brings the Enterprise back home to investigate.
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Did you know
- TriviaAt the end of the second season (May 2003), Paramount announced that "Enterprise" would undergo a major "redirection" in hopes of boosting ratings. The new 9/11-influenced story arc included a revival of the "Starfleet Marine Corps" idea, in the form of the Military Assault Command Operations personnel, called MACOs. (pronounced like the shark in dialog). Major cosmetic changes for T'Pol (including a new hairstyle and wardrobe, and the introduction of more emotion into her character) and a revised version of the controversial theme song were also introduced.
- GoofsWhen the canyon left by the Xindi weapon is seen in Florida it only has a small amount of water in it. The bottom would be below sea level and as the canyon extends to the ocean it would be full of sea water.
- Quotes
Dr. Phlox: It's interesting. You and I, the only aliens on board this vessel, to go or to stay. For me, it was a simple question of loyalty toward the Captain, and the sad realization that he'll need me more than ever on such a crucial mission. But for you, it's a more difficult decision. Does your allegiance lie with the High Command or with Captain Archer?
- ConnectionsEdited from Star Trek: Enterprise: Broken Bow, Part 1 (2001)
- SoundtracksWhere My Heart Will Take Me
Written by Diane Warren
Performed by Russell Watson
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The acting is a touch above the average for this series. The script allows Conner Trinnear to capitalize on American emotions surrounding the 9/11 attack on the U.S.A., as he turns in one of his finest performances during this series. Jolene Blalock also does a very nice job with one of T'Pol's more complicated early interpretations (this character has one of the best arcs in the series, and becomes much more interesting in the 3rd and 4th seasons). However, the script does not just follow franchise formulae, but almost plagiarizes the film Event Horizon in its exposition on the Delphic Expanse.
Entirely predictable, but worth watching because it sets up a good Season 3 opener "The Xindi", and an excellent story arc within the expanse itself.
- mstomaso
- Jun 5, 2007
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- Runtime43 minutes
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- 1.78 : 1