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Star Trek: The Next Generation
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The Neutral Zone

  • Episode aired May 14, 1988
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 46m
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7.4/10
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While assigned to investigate missing outposts in the Neutral Zone, the Enterprise revives three cryogenically frozen people found aboard a wayward derelict Earth vessel.While assigned to investigate missing outposts in the Neutral Zone, the Enterprise revives three cryogenically frozen people found aboard a wayward derelict Earth vessel.While assigned to investigate missing outposts in the Neutral Zone, the Enterprise revives three cryogenically frozen people found aboard a wayward derelict Earth vessel.
IMDb RATING
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3.5K
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    • James L. Conway
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Maurice Hurley(television story)
    • Deborah McIntyre(story by)
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton
    • James L. Conway
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Maurice Hurley(television story)
    • Deborah McIntyre(story by)
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton
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    • 22User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
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    Patrick Stewart
    Patrick Stewart
    • Captain Jean-Luc Picard
    Jonathan Frakes
    Jonathan Frakes
    • Commander William Thomas 'Will' Riker
    LeVar Burton
    LeVar Burton
    • Lieutenant Geordi La Forge
    Denise Crosby
    Denise Crosby
    • Lieutenant Natasha 'Tasha' Yar
    • (credit only)
    Michael Dorn
    Michael Dorn
    • Lieutenant Worf
    Gates McFadden
    Gates McFadden
    • Doctor Beverly Crusher
    Marina Sirtis
    Marina Sirtis
    • Counselor Deanna Troi
    Brent Spiner
    Brent Spiner
    • Lieutenant Commander Data
    Wil Wheaton
    Wil Wheaton
    • Wesley Crusher
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    Marc Alaimo
    Marc Alaimo
    • Cmdr. Tebok
    Anthony James
    Anthony James
    • Sub-Cmdr. Thei
    Leon Rippy
    Leon Rippy
    • L.Q. 'Sonny' Clemmons
    Gracie Harrison
    • Clare Raymond
    Peter Mark Richman
    Peter Mark Richman
    • Ralph Offenhouse
    Majel Barrett
    Majel Barrett
    • Enterprise Computer
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Dexter Clay
    • Operations Division Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Susan Duchow
    • Operations Division Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Peter Lauritson
    • Thomas Raymond
    • (uncredited)
      • James L. Conway
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Maurice Hurley(television story) (teleplay by) (showrunner)
      • Deborah McIntyre(story by)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      In the writers and directors' guide for the series, written by Gene Roddenberry prior to the first season, Romulans were covered by one of the main writing rules which stated "No stories about warfare with Klingons and Romulans and no stories with Vulcans. We are determined not to copy ourselves and believe there must be other interesting aliens in a galaxy filled with billions of stars and planets." Following the perceived failure of the Ferengi as the main villains of TNG by the production staff, the Romulans became the main villains during the early years of the series. This was in addition to the Borg, who were originally developed as an insectoid race for this episode but became a race of cyborgs by the time they first appeared in Q Who (1989).
    • Goofs
      Riker shows little interest in the ancient Earth ship they encounter, which is a somewhat peculiar attitude considering he and the rest of the Enterprise crew are usually fascinated by all manner of things from Earth's past.
    • Quotes

      Captain Jean-Luc Picard: This is the 24th century. Material needs no longer exist.

      Ralph Offenhouse: Then what's the challenge?

      Captain Jean-Luc Picard: The challenge, Mr. Offenhouse, is to improve yourself. To enrich yourself. Enjoy it.

    • Connections
      Featured in Mr. Plinkett's Star Trek 2009 Review (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Star Trek: The Next Generation Main Title
      Composed by Jerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage

    User reviews22

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    6/10
    Futuramatrek
    Three people are woken up 370 years after they died. I don't think any of them acts like a normal human would. "Aliens are real?! We're in space?! That machine can make anything i want?!" Nope, none of that. Instead, one guy just wants his money, another wants booze and the lady is just weeping constantly.

    The Romulans are extremely goofy looking with their monk-hair, but their ship looks amazing and they're at least more interesting than Klingons. The big mystery ends up not getting resolved, which is probably the main problem with this episode. It's somewhat entertaining but ultimately falls flat.
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    • Release date
      • May 14, 1988 (United States)
      • United States
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      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
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      • Paramount Television
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    • 46 minutes
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      • Dolby Digital

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