Episode complete credited cast: | |||
Patrick Stewart | ... | Capt. Jean-Luc Picard | |
Jonathan Frakes | ... | Cmdr. William Riker | |
LeVar Burton | ... | Lt. Cmdr. Geordi La Forge | |
Michael Dorn | ... | Lt. Worf | |
Gates McFadden | ... | Dr. Beverly Crusher | |
Marina Sirtis | ... | Counselor Deanna Troi | |
Brent Spiner | ... | Lt. Cmdr. Data | |
Wil Wheaton | ... | Wesley Crusher | |
Charles Cooper | ... | K'mpec | |
Tony Todd | ... | Kurn | |
Patrick Massett | ... | Duras | |
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Thelma Lee | ... | Kahlest |
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J. Teddy Davis | ... | Transporter Technician (as Teddy Davis) |
Commander William T. Riker is charged with hosting Klingon commander Kurn, who takes his place as first officer as part of an exchange program. As expected, his ruthlessly authoritative command style gets on everyone's nerve, but the worst is yet to come: Kurn reveals himself as Lieutenant Worf's younger brother, and demands he joins him in dealing with a blood feud, as their late father's honor is challenged by accusations of treason to the Empire in league with the Romulans during a bloody attack. The Enterprise sets course to the Klingon first city, while Picard fears legal and diplomatic repercussions. Data finds indications the Klingon records were doctored, possibly at Klingon High Council level, so the Enterprise crew sets out to find out the truth... Written by KGF Vissers
'Sins of the Father' has the distinction of being the single most overused title for a TV episode in history. Second maybe to "Pilot", but it feels like every single TV show has an episode with this name; a total cliché. Add to that my lack of favor with Worf, and this episode didn't have me overexcited. But I absolutely underestimated it because it's another high point for this season.
We learn so much here, whether it's Klingon law or Worf's heritage. Not only does he discover a sibling, but the integrity of his very bloodline rests at the mercy of a kangaroo court. In the end, good prevails, but at a high cost. And even though it's Worf's story, it's Patrick Stewart who owns this. His intensity is perfect, and Picard's moments with Worf really underlines the bond between a captain and his crewman.
It's great drama.
8/10