Picard realizes how far some will go to protect secrets that go back generations when truths about the attack on Mars are revealed; Narissa orders her guards to capture Elnor, setting off a ... Read allPicard realizes how far some will go to protect secrets that go back generations when truths about the attack on Mars are revealed; Narissa orders her guards to capture Elnor, setting off a chain reaction on the Borg cube.Picard realizes how far some will go to protect secrets that go back generations when truths about the attack on Mars are revealed; Narissa orders her guards to capture Elnor, setting off a chain reaction on the Borg cube.
Ernesto Chaverri
- Xborgas Xborg
- (uncredited)
When devastating truths behind the Mars attack are revealed, Picard realizes just how far many will go to preserve secrets stretching back generations, all while the La Sirena crew grapples with secrets and revelations of their own. Narissa directs her guards to capture Elnor, setting off an unexpected chain of events on the Borg cube.
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Solid episode that provides answers
The crew search the past for answers.
I enjoyed this episode for where it takes the characters and plot, however the reveals for me fall short of the classic moments they should be and the episode feels a bit bloated.
The plot is strong and some of the questions posed by the series are answered, mainly from scenes of exposition dialogue. A lot of it is interesting, such as the themes about fear, persecution and destiny which are classic Trek. For extended scenes of dialogue to really work though, it needs to not only be exceptionally well written but involve brilliant performances. It is good on both accounts, but for me it's not strong enough to be as memorable as truly great Star Trek episodes such as the Deep Space Nine classic 'Duet' or The Next Generation great 'Chain Of Command'.
The subplot on the Artefact is pretty good, with Seven Of Nine on top form, however the Romulan Elf still feels out of place. This is Narissa's best episode by far and she feels more like a real character.
All effects and visuals are strong. To be fair to the crew they try to make the scene with Rios and the holograms cinematic, which it is, but I felt it dragged on and found myself saying 'please just get to the point'. By then I was questioning how much I actually cared about the character's backstory and realised I hadn't invested enough.
All performances are solid, especially Patrick Stewart and Jeri Ryan.
For me it is a 7.5/10 but I round up.
I enjoyed this episode for where it takes the characters and plot, however the reveals for me fall short of the classic moments they should be and the episode feels a bit bloated.
The plot is strong and some of the questions posed by the series are answered, mainly from scenes of exposition dialogue. A lot of it is interesting, such as the themes about fear, persecution and destiny which are classic Trek. For extended scenes of dialogue to really work though, it needs to not only be exceptionally well written but involve brilliant performances. It is good on both accounts, but for me it's not strong enough to be as memorable as truly great Star Trek episodes such as the Deep Space Nine classic 'Duet' or The Next Generation great 'Chain Of Command'.
The subplot on the Artefact is pretty good, with Seven Of Nine on top form, however the Romulan Elf still feels out of place. This is Narissa's best episode by far and she feels more like a real character.
All effects and visuals are strong. To be fair to the crew they try to make the scene with Rios and the holograms cinematic, which it is, but I felt it dragged on and found myself saying 'please just get to the point'. By then I was questioning how much I actually cared about the character's backstory and realised I hadn't invested enough.
All performances are solid, especially Patrick Stewart and Jeri Ryan.
For me it is a 7.5/10 but I round up.
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- Feb 26, 2021
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