In the first part of this two-part episode, Voyager is struck by a radioactive mine and the crew are forced to abandon ship--leaving it with the Doctor. However, the crew are quickly scooped up and are taken to a nearby planet for brainwashing. Then, the crew have forgotten most of their past and are now happy workers at some giant industrial complex.
In the meantime, Chakotay, Kim and Neelix were in the shuttle and missed all this. Now upon returning to Voyager, they learn what's occurred and are determined to get the crew back and de-program them. When the episode ends, an away mission to rescue B'Elanna ends with all sorts of crap going wrong.
This episode has more of the same--more attempts by the crew to contact ex-crew members and bring them back to the ship. Additionally, I really liked that so many on the planet did NOT know that their new workers had been brainwashed and others did. This conspiracy aspect was pretty cool. Overall, a very exciting two- parter.
By the way, WHY didn't Janeway take her new stud with her on the ship as her spouse? Her non-fraternization policy made sense but what would have kept her from having this guy stick around?
In the meantime, Chakotay, Kim and Neelix were in the shuttle and missed all this. Now upon returning to Voyager, they learn what's occurred and are determined to get the crew back and de-program them. When the episode ends, an away mission to rescue B'Elanna ends with all sorts of crap going wrong.
This episode has more of the same--more attempts by the crew to contact ex-crew members and bring them back to the ship. Additionally, I really liked that so many on the planet did NOT know that their new workers had been brainwashed and others did. This conspiracy aspect was pretty cool. Overall, a very exciting two- parter.
By the way, WHY didn't Janeway take her new stud with her on the ship as her spouse? Her non-fraternization policy made sense but what would have kept her from having this guy stick around?