Episode cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Patrick Stewart | ... | Capt. Jean-Luc Picard | |
Jonathan Frakes | ... | Cmdr. William Riker | |
LeVar Burton | ... | Lt. Geordi La Forge | |
Michael Dorn | ... | Lt. Worf | |
Marina Sirtis | ... | Counselor Deanna Troi | |
Brent Spiner | ... | Lt. Cmdr. Data | |
Wil Wheaton | ... | Wesley Crusher | |
Diana Muldaur | ... | Doctor Pulaski | |
Paddi Edwards | ... | Anya | |
Jaime Hubbard | ... | Salia (as Jamie Hubbard) | |
Whoopi Goldberg | ... | Guinan | |
Colm Meaney | ... | Chief Miles O'Brien | |
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Peter Neptune | ... | Aron |
Mädchen Amick | ... | Teenage Girl | |
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Cindy Sorenson | ... | Furry Animal (as Cindy Sorensen) |
Ens. Wesley Crusher suffers the pangs of first love when the Enterprise is tasked to transport a young woman, Salia, back to her home world where she is to become the leader of her people. Traveling with her is her guardian and teacher, Anya, who is more than just a bit overprotective. Wesley very much wants to be with Salia - likewise she with him - but there are few opportunities under Anya's watchful eye. Guinan and others provide Wesley with advice, but when Salia reveals her true self to him, he re-evaluates his feelings. Written by garykmcd
Not sure why this gets such a low rating? Really enjoyed the episode. Wesley is immediately stunned by the beauty of a new visitor on the enterprise. As the romance progresses the visitors are not what they seem. Side plots however are a bit weak in this episode, those being the mutual respect between Anya and Warf and the warring factions. There's just not enough time to develop those subplots properly. The romance between Wesley and Salia is a charming one and carries the episode well enough.