Lien provides a good performance but this episode ultimately has no statement to make. It ends up being empty calories and that is one of my pet peeves in terms of star trek storytelling. The Illara are not exactly compelling --- they have a generic internal struggle story arc but I have no personal attachment to the society or the characters and thus my sense of suspension for the outcome of the episode is non existent.
The episode establishes that Kes is strong but why not really hammer that idea home? Have Kes convince Tieran that his thirst for conquest is misguided or make this an episode where Kes comes up with a creative solution to trick him?!
Not my cup of earl grey tea hot.
The episode establishes that Kes is strong but why not really hammer that idea home? Have Kes convince Tieran that his thirst for conquest is misguided or make this an episode where Kes comes up with a creative solution to trick him?!
Not my cup of earl grey tea hot.