Star Trek: Voyager
(1995–2001)
A forgotten past decision confronts Seven of Nine when she meets three ex-Borg former shipmates permanently mind-linked to one another.
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Cast
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| Kate Mulgrew | ... | Capt. Kathryn Janeway | |
| Robert Beltran | ... | Cmdr. Chakotay | |
| Roxann Dawson | ... | Lt. B'Elanna Torres | |
| Robert Duncan McNeill | ... | Lt. Tom Paris | |
| Ethan Phillips | ... | Neelix | |
| Robert Picardo | ... | The Doctor | |
| Tim Russ | ... | Lt. Tuvok | |
| Jeri Ryan | ... | Seven of Nine | |
| Garrett Wang | ... | Ensign Harry Kim | |
| Vaughn Armstrong | ... | Lansor / Two of Nine | |
| Bertila Damas | ... | Marika Willkarah | |
| Tim Kelleher | ... | P'Chan | |
| Scarlett Pomers | ... | Naomi Wildman | |
| Jonathan Breck | ... | Dying Borg | |
| Majel Barrett | ... | Computer Voice (voice) | |
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Voyager docks at a space outpost with a variety of Delta Quadrant species. Eager for some cultural exchange and friendly first contact, Captain Janeway grants shore leave to the crew and the welcome mat for visitors. Despite a few minor incidents, all seems to go well until an alien approaches Seven of Nine holding Borg synaptic relays from her original unimatrix. Seeing them overwhelms her with images and memories of when she was last in contact with the items. Written by Meribor
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telepathic link | former colleague | shared history | plant | trading |Parents Guide:
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Naomi Wildman: I... I don't... I mean... well... Yes? Is... that okay?
Seven of Nine: I have no objection.
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(uncredited)
Written by Jerry Goldsmith
Performed by Jay Chattaway
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This takes place in 2368 and 2376. See more »Goofs
When Tuvok walks into the Ready Room with his report, a Klingon stands in the room behind him. See more »Quotes
Seven of Nine: Naomi Wildman, do you consider me to be family?Naomi Wildman: I... I don't... I mean... well... Yes? Is... that okay?
Seven of Nine: I have no objection.
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Star Trek: Voyager - Main Title(uncredited)
Written by Jerry Goldsmith
Performed by Jay Chattaway
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This episode did a lot of things well. First it gave us a glimpse of Seven of Nine's life as a drone, second it allowed us to meet some of the other "of Nines" and third it continued the theme of exploring individuality versus the collective, and what that individuality is ultimately worth.
The key to this episode is Seven's drive to always strive for perfection, and yet she is confronted with a past decision that was anything but, and that influenced lives beyond her own. Jeri Ryan does a great job of communicating that realization just through facial expressions. Her reactions say much more than words could, and say it more powerfully. That is the essence of great acting.
Side not to these reviews: I'll never understand why some reviewers spend so much time recapping what happened in the episode. I just watched the episode, that's why I'm here. Why do I need a blow by blow plot summary? Or if I didn't watch the episode yet, why would I want to read the specifics of it before watching it and ruin all the surprises?
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