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Star Trek: Voyager
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Darkling

  • Episode aired Feb 19, 1997
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 46m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
1.5K
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Robert Picardo, Christopher Clarke, Noel De Souza, and Ethan Phillips in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Sci-Fi
As Kes develops a relationship with a Mikhal Traveler, a member of Voyager's crew develops a dangerously ruthless split personality with a fixation on Kes.As Kes develops a relationship with a Mikhal Traveler, a member of Voyager's crew develops a dangerously ruthless split personality with a fixation on Kes.As Kes develops a relationship with a Mikhal Traveler, a member of Voyager's crew develops a dangerously ruthless split personality with a fixation on Kes.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
1.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Alexander Singer
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
    • Rick Berman
    • Michael Piller
  • Stars
    • Kate Mulgrew
    • Robert Beltran
    • Roxann Dawson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Alexander Singer
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
    • Rick Berman
    • Michael Piller
  • Stars
    • Kate Mulgrew
    • Robert Beltran
    • Roxann Dawson
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    • 10User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Jennifer Lien and David Lee Smith in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Jennifer Lien and Robert Picardo in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    David Lee Smith in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Jennifer Lien and Kate Mulgrew in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Robert Duncan McNeill, Robert Picardo, and Susan Henley in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Jennifer Lien and Robert Picardo in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Jennifer Lien, Christopher Clarke, and Noel De Souza in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Robert Picardo in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Stephen Davies and David Lee Smith in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Robert Beltran, Stephen Davies, Tim Russ, and David Lee Smith in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Jennifer Lien and David Lee Smith in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Robert Picardo and Susan Henley in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)

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    Kate Mulgrew
    Kate Mulgrew
    • Capt. Kathryn Janewayas Capt. Kathryn Janeway
    Robert Beltran
    Robert Beltran
    • Cmdr. Chakotayas Cmdr. Chakotay
    Roxann Dawson
    Roxann Dawson
    • Lt. B'Elanna Torresas Lt. B'Elanna Torres
    • (as Roxann Biggs-Dawson)
    Jennifer Lien
    Jennifer Lien
    • Kesas Kes
    Robert Duncan McNeill
    Robert Duncan McNeill
    • Lt. Tom Parisas Lt. Tom Paris
    Ethan Phillips
    Ethan Phillips
    • Neelixas Neelix
    Robert Picardo
    Robert Picardo
    • The Doctoras The Doctor
    Tim Russ
    Tim Russ
    • Lt. Tuvokas Lt. Tuvok
    Garrett Wang
    Garrett Wang
    • Ensign Harry Kimas Ensign Harry Kim
    David Lee Smith
    David Lee Smith
    • Zahiras Zahir
    Stephen Davies
    • Nakahnas Nakahn
    Noel De Souza
    Noel De Souza
    • Mahatma Gandhias Mahatma Gandhi
    • (as Noél de Souza)
    Christopher Clarke
    • Lord Byronas Lord Byron
    Susan Henley
    • Ensign Brooksas Ensign Brooks
    • (as Sue Henley)
    Majel Barrett
    Majel Barrett
    • Voyager Computeras Voyager Computer
    • (voice)
    Damaris Cordelia
    • Mikhal bar alienas Mikhal bar alien
    • (uncredited)
    Tarik Ergin
    Tarik Ergin
    • Lt. Ayalaas Lt. Ayala
    • (uncredited)
    Holiday Freeman
    • Transporter chiefas Transporter chief
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Alexander Singer
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
      • Rick Berman
      • Michael Piller
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    • Trivia
      The first mention of Kes and Neelix's break-up, which happened offscreen at some point during the past few episodes. In Warlord (1996), Kes had shown annoyance with Neelix and ultimately asked for the two of them to spend some time apart, but as it was only after a malevolent alien has transferred his consciousness into her body and taken over her mind, it is tacitly implied that the alien had done so and not Kes.
    • Goofs
      When Darkling has Kes hostage and walks her to the transporter pad, there is a shot where the pad is visible. Visible on this pad are pieces of the tape used when blocking out the scene.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      The Doctor: I swear this oath by Apollo Physician, by Asclepius, by Health... and by all the gods and goddesses: In whatsoever place that I enter, I will enter to help the sick and heal the injured, and I will do no harm.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Star Trek: Lower Decks: Terminal Provocations (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      Star Trek: Voyager - Main Title
      (uncredited)

      Written by Jerry Goldsmith

      Performed by Jay Chattaway

    User reviews10

    Review
    Top review
    3/10
    While I usually love the Doctor, here he seems wasted and silly.
    I think that the Doctor (Robert Picardo) is the best member of Voyager's crew. He's funny, snippy and very interesting as his character evolves throughout the series. However, occasionally the show really struck out when it tried to expand his character and "Darkling" is clearly one of these times.

    The Doctor is trying to expand his programming by interacting with various historical characters. Unfortunately, this has unforeseen effects on him and he becomes a 'Jekyl & Hyde' sort of personality. At the same time, Kes is considering leaving the ship and going on an adventure with a new guy she just met. How these two plots interact is something you'll have to see for yourself.

    The problem with this one is that changes in the Doctor are just fine--insane and HUGE changes aren't. It all comes off as very contrived and silly. The only real positive I see in this show is that the writers finally decided to have Kes and Neelix break up-- which is so positive as Neelix's jealousy is so boorish and annoying....and a bit creepy.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 19, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Greek
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1
      • 4:3

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