The Xindi

Episode aired Sep 10, 2003
TV-PG
43m

IMDb RATING

7.7/10

1.8K

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Stephen McHattie in Star Trek: Enterprise (2001)

Action Adventure Drama Sci-Fi

Enterprise has been in the Delphic Expanse for six weeks and have yet to get any intel about the Xindi. Strange anomalies affect the ship, sending cargo flying violently through the bays, po... Read allEnterprise has been in the Delphic Expanse for six weeks and have yet to get any intel about the Xindi. Strange anomalies affect the ship, sending cargo flying violently through the bays, pockets of atmosphere losing gravity and other incidents defying the known laws of physics. ... Read allEnterprise has been in the Delphic Expanse for six weeks and have yet to get any intel about the Xindi. Strange anomalies affect the ship, sending cargo flying violently through the bays, pockets of atmosphere losing gravity and other incidents defying the known laws of physics. T'Pol helps Trip's insomnia with an intimate Vulcan therapy. Archer and Trip find another ... Read all

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IMDb RATING

7.7/10

1.8K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Trivia
The Xindi-Insectoid was created via motion capturing, whereby an actor in a special suit acts out a performance, and the creature is later digitally painted over it. The special effects team was won over by the technique after seeing Gollum in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002), who was also realized in this way.

Goofs
Hoshi is seen joining the MACO's for a meal, and introduces herself. It was established earlier that Enterprise had been in the expanse for 6 weeks, and it also took a couple of weeks to get there. It is unrealistic that a senior officer hadn't met the MACO's by this point.

Quotes
Kessick: There're five distinct species of Xindi - and five distinct opinions on which one is dominant.

Connections
Referenced in Star Trek Beyond (2016)

Soundtracks
Where My Heart Will Take Me
Written by Diane Warren
Performed by Russell Watson
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Featured review

8/10

The Xindi: A Promising Start to Season 3

The Xindi is a strong opening episode for Star Trek: Enterprise Season 3, setting the stage for a compelling and ambitious storyline. It introduces the Xindi, a mysterious alien race responsible for the destruction of Earth, and establishes the Enterprise's mission to uncover their motives and prevent further attacks.

The Xindi are a formidable and intriguing adversary. Their advanced technology and ruthless nature create a sense of real danger, making the stakes feel high for the crew of the Enterprise. The episode does a good job of establishing the Xindi as a credible threat, without resorting to excessive exposition.

The episode also offers opportunities for character development. Archer's leadership is put to the test as he grapples with the devastating loss of Earth. The episode also hints at potential conflicts within the crew as they struggle to cope with the new reality.

Overall, The Xindi is a solid foundation for Season 3. It introduces a compelling premise, establishes a formidable threat, and sets the stage for a season of exploration and adventure. While it may not be the most groundbreaking episode in the series, it's a promising start that leaves viewers eager to see what comes next.