PATRON Q&A - Star Trek TNG Season 2 Recap
Comment on this post a question you would like us to answer about season 2 of Star Trek TNG in our upcoming season 2 LIVE recap stream a week from today. These questions will be read first before the YouTube Q&A during the LIVE.
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Comments (61)
Do you have any idea if on YT and on Patreon how many viewers are watching TNG for the first time ?
Would you say that had you originally started this journey with TNG you'd be equally invested in this franchise as you were just after you had finished season 2 of TOS?
Having watched Season 1 & 2 with you guys as you've went along, I've felt I've had to revise my long held belief that both of the first two Season are terrible. I now believe that Season 2 is generally worse than Season 1, as there are more bad episodes in Season 2, and whilst Season 1 does have them, more episodes are generally of a better quality than you'd think that make for a better Season. Do you guys feel the same way? (Starting a new people coming into obviously)
If mostly-episodic shows like TNG worked so well, why do you think there's been such a shift to mostly-serialized shows?
They can work, but the reason things were mostly episodic was due to the fact you needed to atrract new viewers and serialization meant only people who started watching the show could follow. Back then you couldnt binge. The problem with non-serialized shows is the drama often rings false because a reset button is needed. Really starting in the 90s, semi-serialization proved popular, and networks who had underestimated the intelligences of audiences (plus the additional channels which meant shows didnt have to appeal to the lowest common denominator) changed the game where you could draw in fans by word of mouth to streaming shows and other things that had more complex long term story lines. Like novels, more time and story devolopment allow for greater investment i character. Now of course whenever there is a trend, there will be bad examples. But I think there is a "survivor" bias here, where people forget how many awful episodic shows there were. (or they are popular for nostalgia reasons)
Do you feel like mostly-episodic shows like TNG make for a more enjoyable "formula" than mostly-serialized shows?
What do you miss in TNG that you loved in TOS?
Now that you've seen both Crusher and Pulaski for a full season, which do you prefer? I know you always loved to see Crusher when she came on, but it seems like you feel Pulaski grew into her own by the end.
Which characters are you most interested in seeing developing over the course of the series? Data and Worf would be good choices, but I am curious if you have any others.
How has your impression or "fandom" of science fiction changed since you started watching Star Trek?
This season has some really clear top and bottom episodes. Some excellent and some awful.
Have you tried Fireball in Earl Grey yet?
Tea. Earl Grey. REALLY hot.
Can Alex think of ONE nice thing to say about Dr. Pulaski? :)
You have access to a holodeck. Would you go someplace you've never been but always wanted to visit, do a Picard and go into your favorite book, would you go into the world of your favorite non-Trek movie or TV show, or would you go into TOS or TNG?
Given that S1 was a better experience for you than we made it out to be, was S2 a surprise or a letdown? Any character moments that surprised or impressed you for good or bad?
Do you guys feel like there's a difference at this point in the show between what makes a good TNG episode vs. a good TOS episode?
Do you think Worf's growth as a character has benefited from Tasha Yar no longer being around?
Good point. Would Worf had been developed as much as he has thus far if another main character had been present.
You've noted in your reactions that Season 2 is very uneven -- even compared to Season 1. What changes would you make to the release order of Season 2's episodes to improve this? (Specifically, which would have made the best premiere, finale, midpoint?)
What is one thing from this season that you liked that youu wish would get touched on again? Is there anything from this season you think will get touched on again that you wish they wouldn't?
While I personally LIKE Season Two, you've gotten through the two least-liked seasons (according to the rest of the fandom). How does that feel... knowing it only gets better from here?
So which season do you like better out of the two?
Which episode or plot in TNG to date would you like to see a continuation of?
In the current era of television and streaming media -- do you think TNG would have made it to the 3rd Season? Why or why not?
my question - how is it that you guys are so awesome? love you always and can't wait for season 3!!
I've revised my opinion of TNG season 2, while watching it through your eyes. At the time they first aired, I didn't usually say "this episode sucks". I was just happy to get more Star Trek. Yea, there are lousy episodes, but it's only later, looking at the series as a whole, I can pick and choose, and develop the early season bias.
Compare and contrast your feelings about Diana Muldaur as an actress and her 2 roles in TOS and as Dr Pulaski in TNG.
We had some recurring guest characters return in Season 2. Aside from Lore (too easy) are their any characters from Season 1 that you wished they'd brought back for Season 2?
Have you seen any storylines or trends that you think will continue through future seasons?
As Wesley grows and matures, do you find him less annoying? How much more of him would you like to see in upcoming seasons?
What modern actors would you pick to play the characters in a reboot?
What was your most liked and least liked moments of the season? (I don't mean episode, just moments)
Now that you've seen a season's worth of both characters, what are your thoughts on the differences of Dr. Crusher and Dr. Pulaski?
Any changes to the cast you'd like to see? Elevate O'Brien and Guinan to full cast member, maybe? Get rid of "special guest star" Pulaski? Is there a position on a star ship like this that doesn't seem to have a role you'd like to see filled?
What is one thing you would have added to Season 2?
Which Star Trek technology would you most wish you could use in your daily life?
Riker grew a beard in Season 2. What if Picard started wearing a toupee in season 3?
😁
Do you guys still think Pulaski is a bad Doctor, character, or person within the context of the show?
For each of you, what's something that was introduced in the first two seasons that you'd most want to see revisited in a future episode?
How would you describe the differences in Picard and Kirk's command styles?
Have you ever seen a worse season finale for any show? :)
The answer, in an objective sense, is no.
How long did it take you to get used to Geordi and Worf in their new uniforms after a whole season of them in the prior ones?
What was the most suprising thing youve seen so far in season 2?
You both talk to Captain Picard in the Observation Lounge and all he wants to talk about is the Prime Directive and your thoughts on it. What would you say to him and how do you think he would respond?
The first couple seasons of TNG borrow a lot from TOS/Phase II. What episodes of TNG S1/S2 feel the most TOS and which episodes break new ground where TNG is really becoming its own thing?
Oooo, I really like that one
What's the worst/most disappointing/complete-waste-of-time episode out of the 48 episodes you have watched?
Are there any characters from season 2 that you hope to see again?
Or not see again?
I know this might be covered in your top 5 view, but my question is this for season 2: If you could only recommend 1 episode from Season 2 to someone, what would it be? (Not necessarily the best episode but the one you say someone HAS to see)
If you were stranded on a desert island and could only have one episode of TNG from S1 and S2, which episode would it be and why is it The Measure of A Man? lol
LOL!
Now that you've seen both of the "bad" seasons of TNG, what are your expectations for S3 and beyond?
Since S1 and S2 are historically considered the low-bar for TNG compared to future seasons that put it on the pop-culture map along side TOS, which one is your favorite so far - S1 or S2?
What do you guys think is the best Klingon/Worf episode so far? We’ve had a few now.
Which character do you think has had the most growth this season?
How do you feel Season 2 compares to Season 1?
Who was your favorite guest character and or species from season 2?