Episode cast overview: | |||
Rebecca Romijn | ... | Number One | |
Ethan Peck | ... | Spock | |
Anson Mount | ... | Captain Christopher Pike | |
Samora Smallwood | ... | Lt. Amin | |
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Sarah Evans | ... | Upjohn (voice) |
Jenette Goldstein | ... | USS Enterprise Computer (voice) |
Ensign Spock's first day aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise doesn't go as planned when he and Number One are unexpectedly stuck together in a turbo lift.
Please don't be foreshadowing. Please!
This episode is a testament that Number One is the most under-utilized bridge crew in the show. Pretty much the least screen time, yet the most intriguing character.
Even though the episode started out fun, it speaks of the weight of command, something that the Captain from the next episode should definitely take note of. Although personally, whether you mix with the crew or put a distance between them, I believe both ways of leadership have their merits. If the crew is self-disciplined, especially as in control as a Vulcan, there should be no harm reducing the distance.