That's a mediocre yet very classical story. A seemingly technological overpowered enemy. An unknown race. The Enterprise dead in space. The officers explore several plans. Diplomacy to attack? To the surprise of nobody both ships share a common fate. Let's not talk about this gatekeeper guy. That's from a TOS script, right? It can only be a parody or something.
The story is perhaps interesting because you learn more about Picard's great leadership skills. It's also exciting (if I watched it the first time) to encounter a totally different and intriguing species. From later episodes and DS9 you learn more about the Ferengi. I always thought that their economy, culture, society and even their outward appearance is fascinating. I like them. That's why I don't like the portray of the Ferengis here. They are violent savages. It's not exactly believable that these savages build this ship and a huge and powerful alliance. Don't know whether they were designed to be the prime nemesis in TNG, but I'm glad they didn't follow through with this version of Ferengis. Gosh those laser whips!
+1 point for one of the greatest Data memes. It's also the moment when you realize that Data will actually have come a long way when the show will have ended in seven years time. He is still super android back then. Not all characters on this show grow but Data definitely will.
Review by Alexander von LimbergBlockedParent2023-01-20T18:55:53Z— updated 2023-09-11T06:39:50Z
That's a mediocre yet very classical story. A seemingly technological overpowered enemy. An unknown race. The Enterprise dead in space. The officers explore several plans. Diplomacy to attack? To the surprise of nobody both ships share a common fate. Let's not talk about this gatekeeper guy. That's from a TOS script, right? It can only be a parody or something.
The story is perhaps interesting because you learn more about Picard's great leadership skills. It's also exciting (if I watched it the first time) to encounter a totally different and intriguing species. From later episodes and DS9 you learn more about the Ferengi. I always thought that their economy, culture, society and even their outward appearance is fascinating. I like them. That's why I don't like the portray of the Ferengis here. They are violent savages. It's not exactly believable that these savages build this ship and a huge and powerful alliance. Don't know whether they were designed to be the prime nemesis in TNG, but I'm glad they didn't follow through with this version of Ferengis. Gosh those laser whips!
+1 point for one of the greatest Data memes. It's also the moment when you realize that Data will actually have come a long way when the show will have ended in seven years time. He is still super android back then. Not all characters on this show grow but Data definitely will.