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This is one of the episodes that highlights some of TNG's best qualities.
ScarlettMi
2024-12-29 06:31:19 +0000 UTCI am with Josh on this one. I routinely skip this episode when watching Season Five.
Paul D
2024-12-27 01:51:02 +0000 UTCThe Idea with the language is pretty cool but it doesnt carry the whole episode Btw the idiots over res Letter Media own the Rubber head of the creature from this Episode :D
overdev
2024-12-23 05:07:01 +0000 UTCWow.., D from Josh.. something just didn't gel eh.... " Josh & Alex at Tanagra " :)
Laurie Rebisz
2024-12-22 15:48:42 +0000 UTCThis is one that I kind of liked when it aired, but over 30-some years of hearing fanboys praise it to high heaven, slipped down into my LEAST FAVORITE list... but rewatching it with you two, while I don't think it's as great as the fanboys think, it's nonetheless solid B tier, and I wouldn't argue with A. I could tell you stories and anecdotes ABOUT the frustrations of learning a new language, but this one takes the tack of immersing the audience in that frustration. That's something that never struck me before. Brilliant. "HIS EYES OPENED!" = great moment. MORAL OF THE STORY: Sometimes (sigh) the fanboys are right.
Max Shenk
2024-12-22 13:38:34 +0000 UTC5:25 raises a question that I've been pondering. All things being equal, would you rather have a season consisting of (a) fewer episodes with a higher effects budget, or (b) more episodes with basic, not flashy effects?
Max Shenk
2024-12-22 13:33:58 +0000 UTCI think Alex got this episode. Like Josh I didn't like it when it first aired. I probably would have given it a C. D is harsh. But over the years it has become an A tier episode for me. Just some great acting from Stewart here.
Boston_Mike
2024-12-22 06:00:59 +0000 UTCI mean, this is one of those episodes that’s approaching legend. Even the non-Trekkies in tech know these references. And the captain opposite Picard? Look familiar? Maybe from a TOS movie with someone named Khan? Modern versions: - Brad Pitt at Inglorious Bastards, his knife wet. - John Travolta with Tarantino, his gun hot.
Darren Young
2024-12-22 04:24:02 +0000 UTCAnd boy do they take those jackets out for a drive this season, he’s like always in it. Captain needs a Harley next.
Darren Young
2024-12-22 04:22:24 +0000 UTCI remember going to a Star Trek convention in the early 90's and they talked about this episode. The wardrobe department had begged for a few years about giving Picard an alternate uniform like Kirk had (green wrap top), producers relented and two jackets were made using leather and suede at a cost of a few thousand dollars. They gathered to watch the episode and were thrilled with how it looked on screen and then were heartbroken when Patrick Stewart threw it in the dirt.
Chris Stewart
2024-12-22 03:07:25 +0000 UTCI love this episode! It's a nice showing of what can happen and also what can be accomplished if people cannot understand each other. Many people who cannot understand someone else, whether it be language, culture, customs, etc, can become afraid or angry because of it and may resort to violence. This episode shows that even if you are worried the other person wants to harm you, if you pay attention to body language and such you can find out what their intentions are. Most people don't want violence and anger, but many think other people do and look at it with those eyes first. Let's all try to be like Star Trek and look deeper. :)
Echo Moon
2024-12-22 01:39:42 +0000 UTCS Tier episode for me, one of my favorite of the whole series. Paul Winfield, the Reliant's captain from Wrath of Khan that got infected with the ear bugs, was the Tamarian captain in this episode.
James W.
2024-12-22 01:27:25 +0000 UTC
