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The Mind's Eye

  • Episode aired May 25, 1991
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 45m
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7.7/10
2.7K
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LeVar Burton in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
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Geordi is brainwashed by the Romulans to start a war between the Klingons and the FederationGeordi is brainwashed by the Romulans to start a war between the Klingons and the FederationGeordi is brainwashed by the Romulans to start a war between the Klingons and the Federation
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
2.7K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • David Livingston
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • René Echevarria(teleplay by)
    • Ken Schafer(story by)
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton
Top credits
  • Director
    • David Livingston
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • René Echevarria(teleplay by)
    • Ken Schafer(story by)
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton
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    • 14User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
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    Patrick Stewart
    Patrick Stewart
    • Capt. Jean-Luc Picardas Capt. Jean-Luc Picard
    Jonathan Frakes
    Jonathan Frakes
    • Cmdr. William Rikeras Cmdr. William Riker
    LeVar Burton
    LeVar Burton
    • Lt. Cmdr. Geordi La Forgeas Lt. Cmdr. Geordi La Forge
    Michael Dorn
    Michael Dorn
    • Lt. Worfas Lt. Worf
    Gates McFadden
    Gates McFadden
    • Dr. Beverly Crusheras Dr. Beverly Crusher
    Marina Sirtis
    Marina Sirtis
    • Counselor Deanna Troias Counselor Deanna Troi
    Brent Spiner
    Brent Spiner
    • Lt. Cmdr. Dataas Lt. Cmdr. Data
    Lawrence Dobkin
    Lawrence Dobkin
    • Ambassador Kellas Ambassador Kell
    • (as Larry Dobkin)
    John Fleck
    John Fleck
    • Taibakas Taibak
    Colm Meaney
    Colm Meaney
    • Chief Miles O'Brienas Chief Miles O'Brien
    Edward Wiley
    • Governor Vaghas Governor Vagh
    Majel Barrett
    Majel Barrett
    • Enterprise Computeras Enterprise Computer
    • (voice)
    Rachen Assapiomonwait
    • Crewman Nelsonas Crewman Nelson
    • (uncredited)
    Chuck Borden
    Chuck Borden
    • Klingon Guardas Klingon Guard
    • (uncredited)
    Cameron
    • Ensign Kelloggas Ensign Kellogg
    • (uncredited)
    Tracee Cocco
    Tracee Cocco
    • Ensign Jaeas Ensign Jae
    • (uncredited)
    Denise Crosby
    Denise Crosby
    • Selaas Sela
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Debbie David
    Debbie David
    • Ensign Russellas Ensign Russell
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • David Livingston
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • René Echevarria(teleplay by) (story by)
      • Ken Schafer(story by)
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    • Trivia
      This is the first time Majel Barrett received credit for voicing the Enterprise-D's computer.
    • Goofs
      The computer tells Geordi that Risa is "climate controlled for optimum tourist comfort." As Risa hosts multiple species this would be impossible. For example, Vulcans would consider the comfort zone for humans to be quite cold, while Andorians would find it too hot.
    • Quotes

      Ambassador Kell: There are some members of the High Council who would thank you, Worf.

      Lieutenant Worf: Thank me?

      Ambassador Kell: For killing Duras. No doubt that had he lived one day he would ascend to head the Council. Many were not looking forward to that.

      Lieutenant Worf: My motives were personal, not political.

      Ambassador Kell: Motives? Who cares for motives? Humans, perhaps. What matters is you acted on that day as a true Klingon.

    • Connections
      Featured in Attack of the Clones Review (2010)
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    User reviews14

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    8/10
    Qu'vatlh ghuy'cha' baQa'
    Commander La Forge is kidnapped and brainwashed by the Romulans to be a sleeper agent.

    This is a strong episode with some fairly decent suspense and character moments.

    The plot, as everyone says, is homage to 'The Manchurian Candidate' and it is applied well to the Star Trek universe using the Romulans as antagonists.

    Geordie is the main focus of the episode and his scenes and role within the plot are some of the best for his character in TNG. Other characters such as Captain Picard, Lieutenant Worf and Lieutenant Data also make great contributions.

    This is another strong Romulan episode which continues their development into a solid villain capable of doing damage. The stakes are fairly plausible and this helps create suspense. It's not the lives of the main characters in jeopardy, but the Klingon/Federation alliance.

    Visually it is one of the best episodes so far in the series, with some great cinematography, editing and art design. I particularly enjoyed the shots of Geordie walking through the Enterprise corridors like an assassin on a mission. Scenes like this and others generate the required creepiness for the story.

    LeVar Burton, Brent Spiner, Patrick Stewart and Michael Dorn are all on great form.
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    • Release date
      • May 25, 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Television
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    • Runtime
      45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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