PATRON TIER LIST TNG S4E19

A decent episode but it just gets wrapped up much too quickly for me. I can't give it more than a B rating. These beings at the center of the galaxy seem very similar to the "God" being in the Star Trek V movie, at least in terms of their location and the way they are presented. I have wondered if that being in the movie was some kind of renegade from this society.

I’ve been biting my tongue so long to prevent myself from spoiling this episode for almost three seasons And I must echo my previous comment. This is really one of the best episodes of the series. Yes, we never see these characters from the center of the Galaxy again, But do we need to? the fact that they exist and contact was made was all that was necessary to complete the story. This episode was a trip and is one of the best to watch while tripping!

This is probably my favorite episode of the next generation, the growth on the Barkley character, the idea of the expansion of consciousness, the acting quality of Dwight Schultz was actually on the same level as the previous episode, but allowed him to show a lot more of the quality of his acting in this episode Plus, I think the statute of limitations is up since 1991, I dropped acid a few hours before this episode aired and it was by far one of the best visual experiences of the entire series

I am too late for this to matter but: Another prime example of society-changing technology introduced during an episode that fizzles out to nowhere.

Barclay's is back love this guy, one of my favorite episodes , I bet you think barclays going to die. I love his smug face when crusher tells him him you might be the most advanced human being that ever lived.

This is S tier all the way for me. Great! I even like the giant alien head near the end.

I think you guys will love this one, not only because it brings back Barclay, but the pacing and "what the hell is going on" mystery of it keeps you hooked throughout. There are some great special effects and visuals in this one, too -- the Argus Array and the subspace fold being two of them that stand out.

Love this episode! Barkley is one of my favorite recurring characters! To see him become something more and to then see his relief after all of it, priceless! S all the way!

I absolutely love this episode. “Aliens gives Reg the Adderall he’s needed all along.”

Obviously i love seeing Reg back. Even though Hollow Pursuits is an S, this only a high B. I much preferred his fantasy romance with Deanna, and sword fighting with tiny Riker😂. I do still really like this episode though, obviously because as i said, high B.

I was not that big a fan of Hollow Pursuits but this was an amazing episode. This was everything I love about Star Trek in one tight script. S tier for me.

Perfect Trek screenplay! Every character got something to do, the guest actor was elevated without stealing the show, we had conflict without 'conflict', and action without 'splosions. Oh, and we FOUND NEW LIFE AND A NEW CIVILIZATION, with it's own unique culture. What joy!

The first time I saw Dwight Schultz in TNG I still thought of him as his character in The A-Team. After this episode he was Barclay, one of my favourite guest stars.

Barclay's back and you're gonna be in trouble. For me it feels very interesting "alien of the week" then reset like none of these showbreaking things ever happened. Not bad but not Star Trek's best.

The visuals of Barclay fused with the enterprise in the holodeck are really great and I still remember them vividly a decade after watching TNG.

Dwight Schultz able to convincingly play both the awkward Barclay and smooth confident Barclay within a single episode shows how excellent an actor he is.

Brilliant! I lost count; how many Ron Jones-fueled action set pieces was that? And all with a singular wit. Maximum nerd boner!

2024- Data opens a YouTube channel where he just does face reactions to movies and tv show acting. Gets 2 Billion subscribers and does it until a giant snow creature eats everyone around him and he gets discovered by the federation.

Slightly odd ep but very Star Trek. It also serves as a redemption for the Barclay character. Despite his questionable holodeck activities in Hollow Pursuits, the crew are genuinely trying to build a bridge to him and help him break out of his shell. Of course the probe bypasses that process and makes him a super genius rizzlord. Despite being back to "plain old Barclay" at the end, I like the little hint that he carried something positive away from the experience.

What to do when Broccoli goes mega mind. Next time on Star Trek The Next Generation.

Always a guilty pleasure! One of those episodes I have a vivid memory of, and it's just fun to rewatch.

Barclay's back! 'Nuff said...

I fucking love this episode. That’s it.

Barclay's back! He has changed since Hollow Pursuits but still has a long way to go. I have this ranked as "Excellent". And I never call him Broccoli.

S. The best Barclay episode.

One I always rewatch for many reasons, but especially for the little look between Riker and Beverley when Troi refuses to spill the tea on Barclay's pass. Frakes and McFadden crack me up every time.

Best Broccoli episode is best. It's a complete role-reversal of the established character in his first appearance. Good on the writers for taking the next logical step. Also, upon re-viewing Trek as I get older, I feel weirded out by how genuinely douche-y the writers appeared to cast Geordi. As a kid, I just liked him cuz he was Levar Burton and naturally lovable, but it kinda feels like the makers of the show went out of their way to assassinate his character with little nuances to make him seem petty, irritable, and overall awkward. But maybe I'm just being cynical.

A nice return for Barclay. The computer interface he built was an impressive set piece. One wonders if the Cytherians ever encountered the Borg…

It's hard to go wrong with broccoli.

This episode is an S for me, but then I'm a big fan of both Barclay and the actor playing him. It's nicely worked out variation of a classic SF trope, and a perfect vehicle for this character.

I love this episode, and I do appreciate the payoff. It's an interesting twist on the exploration angle of Starfleet's mission.

Broccoli has no business being in StarFleet, let alone on the Enterprise.

Everyone loves Barclay so it can't be worse than A, but the pay-off is a bit lame for S-tier.

Brilliant episode for Dwight Schultz, giving Brent a run for his money when playing different “personas” Alex and Josh who would you say does it better? Brent as data/lore? Or Barclay stuttering not confident/Super confident commanding

Love this one. Barclay goes from being awkward and addicted to the holodeck - to a total rizz-lord and *becoming* the holodeck to save the ship. Fun, solid episode with a good ending, and great to see the character back with a solid sci-fi concept of exploration. Solid A.

One of my favorite episodes in all of star trek.

Really good ep, 7.4/10 B-Tier as I'm really picky about higher grades. Really good episode though, one that I like more than I feel I have reason to. Hence why I won't be explaining my reasons.

Broccoli turns into steamed broccoli with cheese

I like this one more than I thought.

Reg scores a date with Deanna, I bet that wasn't on your Bing Cards! =P

A personal favorite of mine, because I love Barclay's character. I wish he had kept some of his intellect boost but for obvious narrative reasons he couldn't.

The scene with Albert Einstein is loosely based in real science. The actual math they do is nonsense, but a lay person can figure out that they are trying to solve the Theory of Everything, or String Theory. Basically they are trying to solve a real problem we have in physics today which is we actually have two main models for physics; one that works for subatomic particles, and one that works for everything else. We currently don't have a model that explains both. Of course, I think in a future where they can control subatomic particles to the point where we have transporters, replicators, and matter/antimatter warp drives, they probably already figured that out at some point. But I appreciate them trying to show a real example of higher theoretical physics.

I just love Broccoli. It would have to be an A for him alone. He represents all the underestimated geeky kids. Almost an S for me but more fairly I’ll put it in A.

Great new episode for Baraclay. Goes from introvert to super human in a flash. Dwight Shults plays both wonderfuly.

He's BACK. And with a new neurosis. Another new use of the holodeck too. A fun episode.

I love Broccoli so damn much! He is a perfect audience stand in, and they always use him so well.

Barclay Returns! And what a great follow-up to his previous great introduction. I love the journey he goes through in this episode, and it was a lot of fun watching him become superhuman and keep getting more powerful as the episode goes along. Also fun seeing Barclay and the others doing theater acting. Dwight Schultz once again gives a very good performance. S tier for me because I remember it fondly and always enjoy revisiting it.

I imagine a lot of people, probably you guys as well, will give this episode an A, but it's an S for me. Mainly because I myself am very much like Barclay, and getting to see him super smart and confident is a vicarious experience for me. And Dwight Schultz really gets to show off his acting range here. The aliens being friendly was also a welcome change.

I have always liked this one. The idea of getting a boost in the brain was cool and I think the actor did a great job. this is one of the best of the season for sure. similar to clues there is a little bit of horror factor to having a super genius on the ship who can hear everything and has total control.

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Dwight Schultz’ believability, whether anxious introvert, suave suitor, or committed and calm genius, is off the freaking scale. Would you guys have guessed Broccoli’s next appearance would be just as strong as the last?

A-tier, great to see Barclay back, and a creative use of the holodeck to enable him to create the kit needed to ramp up his power.

Barclay’s back!!

I liked this episode. Barclay is one of my favorite characters, Dwight Shultz plays awkward very well, and overall it's just a fun episode.

Every socially awkward nerd’s dream, to be transformed to a hyper-intelligent giga-chad.

One of my "go to" episodes. I think Dwight Schultz does an amazing job of transforming the character of Barclay over the course of the episode - becoming almost unrecognisable as his former self. The ultimate payoff is a bit meh but it's fun getting there and the lighthearted final scene is perfect!

I've always had a soft spot for Barclay, so I enjoy this episode, even though I find it somewhat meh in terms of plot. I can't remember whether you find him annoying or endearing, and since so much in the episode depends on him, I don't know how you'll feel about it. Solid episode, but not one of the greatest. It's a B-tier from me, even though I do like Barclay.

Adore this episode it’s so much fun, Dwight Schultz stealing the show, the ending is charming.

In my personal headcanon, I've always believed the being that pretended to be God at the end of Star Trek V was one of these guys, a Cytherian. Think about it. Both were capable of endowing an individual with a sense of enlightenment and purpose, with a strong desire to take a ship to them in a place normally unreachable. They're also both floating creepy heads. Just sayin.

I love this episode. Barclay becoming the most intelligent human is awesome to watch. Great acting from Dwight Shultz also, seeing a bold and confident Barclay is awesome