You can almost feel two different storylines cobbled together here. We have the Q entity popping up to challenge the brand new Enterprise-D for the first time, and the mystery of Far Point Station. And while padded, this is a reasonable introduction to the series.
Patrick Stewart's Capt. Picard is more gruff and less diplomatic with his underlings here; eventually he would become a more rounded character. Riker is, as always, Riker, and Jonathon Frakes is ideal as the first officer.
Troi has some cringe-inducing voice overs, a concept that was quickly dropped. And as the first season progressed it was obvious that the writers struggled with her character.
But Data and Geordi are interesting, and Yar could have been with more development.
A little slow at times; but an okay start to the series.
Patrick Stewart's Capt. Picard is more gruff and less diplomatic with his underlings here; eventually he would become a more rounded character. Riker is, as always, Riker, and Jonathon Frakes is ideal as the first officer.
Troi has some cringe-inducing voice overs, a concept that was quickly dropped. And as the first season progressed it was obvious that the writers struggled with her character.
But Data and Geordi are interesting, and Yar could have been with more development.
A little slow at times; but an okay start to the series.