PATRON TIER LIST TNG S5E22
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Enough with the kid episodes! Uncle!
Loot Narsbaar
2025-02-09 21:25:19 +0000 UTCIt’s a borderline B/C. I like it enough. It’s not terrible.
Crankygrandma
2025-02-08 04:47:11 +0000 UTCThey really need to stop with the kid episodes. D
Worf and Riker Ride Again
2025-02-07 20:09:11 +0000 UTCIt’s one of those episodes I fall asleep on
Thicketdweller
2025-02-06 16:32:15 +0000 UTCA fairly normal concept, undone slightly by the fact that we have another child actor. Better than the worst, but... ugh. It's a decent plot, but it REQUIRES the young actor to carry the script. And for every "Bonding", there's a dozen lesser child actors.
John
2025-02-06 14:38:29 +0000 UTCOn paper this episode is kinda meh. But some of the atmosphere and cinematography are pretty dang good, and there's a lot of good low-key character moments. Even Data's "it's clearly a bunny rabbit" description of the nebula offers a lot to talk about. (Was that a deliberate joke from him? If so it might have been one of his most effective) We often watch some episodes wishing that they just skip the nonsense "ship is in danger" B-plot that adds very little. This episode basically does that so I think it deserves some credit for that. Isabella's actress came across as decently inhuman too. Enough good character moments. Low B.
Mr Moxie
2025-02-06 04:38:38 +0000 UTCThis episode is rough. I think the child actors do a good job considering what's asked of them. We can chalk this one up to the writing staff making the questionable decision of writing a plot that needed to be carried by an 8 and 10 year old. There are some good moments, but this is another alien entity doesn't understand humanity and is a threat until it gets a good Picard speech. Come to think of it, I wish more problems could be solved with a good Picard speech.
Encarta
2025-02-06 03:51:54 +0000 UTCMy second least favorite TNG episode. It’s not that it’s the worst episode, just that it’s cringey and unenjoyable to me. Jmo For years I misremembered Isabella as played by the same kid who played “Small Wonder” the BAD 80s sitcom…which I’d rather watch btw
Glenn Johnson Barnes
2025-02-05 21:01:19 +0000 UTCImaginary Friend seems to be similar to an episode of Lost In Space called My Friend Mr. Nobody. As a TNG episode it's okay.
Mike Rogers
2025-02-05 15:48:47 +0000 UTCIt is what it is. And what is it is a 'monster of the week' filler episode. Kid actors were all fine. It's not their fault it's just an episode you'll forget about within a day or two. 'C'.
Boggle
2025-02-05 08:54:47 +0000 UTCI really liked Shay Astar's performance as the imaginary friend. She did a great job being creepy and I thought did a better job than most child actors we've seen so far.
Chris Nunnally
2025-02-05 06:04:39 +0000 UTCIf the imaginary friend had more… zest to her, I might have enjoyed it more. This episode is fine… though I admit I usually skip it on binge watching. C-D for me.
Nathan Walker
2025-02-05 04:43:09 +0000 UTCI guess I'm in the minority, but I have always really liked this one. I thought both child actors delivered fantastic performances and there were plenty of elements to keep this episode moving forward (another great episode for Troi in her role as counselor, Guinan knocks it out of the park again, Picard wisdom saves the day, etc.). I like that it's more of a simple "every day life on the Enterprise" type of a story. There are 1000 other people on the Enterprise besides the main crew and sometimes it's nice to be reminded of that. I predict you two won't be impressed, but you have a habit of surprising me, so who knows?
L J
2025-02-05 03:48:37 +0000 UTCLess kids. More Spot!
tyranusfan
2025-02-05 01:02:20 +0000 UTCNot particularly fond of this one. It’s fine. Not very rewatchable. The alien kid’s voice bugged me.
tyranusfan
2025-02-05 01:01:28 +0000 UTCThis is the kids season ? What is this the Wire?! Gotta give it up for that child of the corn Isabella, creepier than I remembered it, but I don’t care for this episde at all!
Sixto
2025-02-05 00:03:09 +0000 UTCWatching this one feels like being a babysitter with the kid that desperately wants you to play along, and you're thinking to yourself "just go to sleep already!"
Chris Mickelson
2025-02-04 23:42:07 +0000 UTCYup, Season 5 has what, five kid-centric episodes compared to season 4's two?
Chris Mickelson
2025-02-04 23:35:47 +0000 UTCI enjoyed this one a lot more when I was like 12-13 when it came out. Now it’s just meh. C for contract filler. It’s not bad, but it sure as hell isn’t great. Guinan saved it like she does with everything else.
Brian Moore
2025-02-04 22:56:01 +0000 UTCThis depends on not just 1 child actor but 2. It's not bad enough to hate, but it sucks. D as far as rating goes.
harrypothead42024
2025-02-04 22:36:00 +0000 UTCC for child’s play. S5 is really stuck on kid-focused episodes.
Ron Hubbard Jr
2025-02-04 21:36:27 +0000 UTCSo what do you (Josh and Alex) think is the reason for all these children-centric episodes? Are they trying to make the show appeal to a younger audience?
Jovet
2025-02-04 21:23:57 +0000 UTCIn looking for another episode, of which I can't remember the title, I ran across one that I have little memory of! Forgot it even exists...
Jovet
2025-02-04 21:22:44 +0000 UTCThe real heat hits in Season 7.
Jovet
2025-02-04 21:18:20 +0000 UTCOne problem with this show is not only does it have an obsession with 10 yr old kids, it wants to use them as more than a plot device and gives them a point of view. But who cares about these kids, they're never to be seen again. Just further proof this is a show for little kids I'm afraid.
Ken R
2025-02-04 20:48:43 +0000 UTCfor this season. I think the kid centric eps are pretty few and far between from here on out.
Timothy Nikiforovs
2025-02-04 20:25:21 +0000 UTCA ball of light from space invades the Enterprise and turns itself into a kid. Right, because that worked so well in Season 2. Kid that plays Clara is one of the best child actors in the series, but not enough to elevate the episode above mediocrity. ‘C’ for Clara needs better friends.
Column Meanie
2025-02-04 20:23:15 +0000 UTCROFL, if you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen you little bastard.
Timothy Nikiforovs
2025-02-04 20:20:37 +0000 UTCI tend to skip this one. D-tier
Alexander McKechnie
2025-02-04 19:55:51 +0000 UTCThere are far worse episodes of TNG, but this is another one that I find very forgettable. There's some shade of The Bonding with a non corporeal alien befriending a child, but with all the emotional trauma and personal growth drained out and replaced with a generic threat to the ship. Not really an improvement.
Timothy Nikiforovs
2025-02-04 19:53:09 +0000 UTCThe "Enterprise caught in a web" could be fascinating but this episode is garbage.
Jovet
2025-02-04 19:39:20 +0000 UTC"She was 11, maybe 12. Blonde hair." Ugh, I am not looking forward to watching this one again.
Jovet
2025-02-04 19:36:45 +0000 UTCI soooooo want to put this in E but as awful and forgettable as it is, I still think there are more-awful ones to come.
Jovet
2025-02-04 19:31:00 +0000 UTCThis isn't the bullshit I signed up for. "D" The only saving grace of this episode is Dorf's outrage at being bullied. hahaha
Jovet
2025-02-04 19:30:10 +0000 UTCAnother stupid energy ball episode with a creepy child actor who wouldn’t be good enough for a horror movie. This is a bottom 5 episode of the series for me. E
Phil Ken Sebben
2025-02-04 19:21:46 +0000 UTCBoth silly and boring. E.
John M.
2025-02-04 19:03:49 +0000 UTCThis episode made an impact on me as a kid watching with my family. It's good to have some episodes that are meant for families watching the show. I rated it as an A. It solidly accomplishes what it was trying to do.
Kristina Weber
2025-02-04 19:03:35 +0000 UTCLots of episodes with kids this season. Not all of them good. C for “C how generous I am?”
Raphael Gaytan
2025-02-04 18:57:10 +0000 UTCda' G saves this from an E with her story. So D
Prof Moff
2025-02-04 18:56:59 +0000 UTCKind of an interesting perspective of human customs from an outsider. Reminds me of the concept that if aliens visited earth, they would think the cats are the masters.
Evan Guthrie
2025-02-04 18:53:36 +0000 UTCOf all the recent kid episodes this the best because at least we got a little danger and a creepy kid out if it. Are they done yet?
Ken R
2025-02-04 18:50:50 +0000 UTCC-, scrapes a passing grade thanks to the character work expanding on very similar beats to The Bonding. How would you compare this episode to that, given how similar they are?
The Ninth Doctor
2025-02-04 18:42:08 +0000 UTCIt's a mystery we know the answer to, involving a little girl we don't really care about, and some dumb adults who don't believe her when she says something is wrong. Feels like an episode of a kid's show. A mediocre kid's show.
GreenCauldron08
2025-02-04 18:36:33 +0000 UTCNoley Thornton (Clara) may quite possibly be the most adorable little girl ever, but this episode is pretty 'meh'. I also recognized the other little actress Shay Astar (Isabella) from 'Ernest Scared Stupid', if you've ever seen that one, who I think does a decent job of feeling threatening.
Forbidden Donut
2025-02-04 18:30:41 +0000 UTCGave this a C, I’ll rewatch when you publish the uncut version, it’s one I remember as just OK.
Paul Rymer
2025-02-04 18:19:54 +0000 UTCThe imaginary friend come to life didn't do it for me. Still it was interesting watch. I give it a C.
Keith S
2025-02-04 18:19:01 +0000 UTCNot going to lie, often skip this one on re-watches. I don't think it's terrible, just doesn't grab me.
Wade MacKinnon
2025-02-04 18:14:33 +0000 UTCI think the child performers in this were mostly okay. Isabelle was a bit flat rather than truly menacing. I feel they could have really pushed the horror element further if they wanted. Instead it's just a light episode showcase childhood life on a starship. So you guys'll probably be checked out 3 minutes in. I hope you guys don't snore on camera.
Nolan
2025-02-04 18:09:55 +0000 UTCI mean it's a fun episode for a kid and fine to have on while doing the ironing I guess. C tier.
ShazD
2025-02-04 18:03:58 +0000 UTCI literally have no memory of this episode. Probably saw it in first run and never since.
Darin Starr
2025-02-04 18:03:54 +0000 UTCA solid "B" for me. It does offer a unique take on how children view the world, but other than that it's just OK.
Matthew Ganz
2025-02-04 18:03:37 +0000 UTCGa...ga...ga...ghost child!!!
Gregory
2025-02-04 18:02:18 +0000 UTCI wouldn’t say it’s amazing, but it’s certainly not dreadful either. The epitome of “meh, it’s fine”
Brian Dunleavy
2025-02-04 18:01:13 +0000 UTCAnother kid episode. It has a little something in common with “The Bonding” in that a powerful being thinks the Enterprise crew is being cruel to a child when they really are not, but that's the most I can say about it. It could have been better. I rank it as another “Time Filler With Good Moments”.
KatWithAttitude
2025-02-04 18:00:00 +0000 UTC
