PATRON TAKES - TNG S6E22
TAKES WILL BE READ 6/10
Comments (54)
The Ferengi taboo against autopsy makes sense in light of “The Nagus.” Opening up the body probably damages the resale value of the remains.
The shuttle Justman was named after Bob Justman, one of the producers from TOS.
Liked Beverly's voice over narration, as if she were in a hard boiled detective story. Has she been reading Dixon Hill? Also, the mystery aspect of the death of Dr. Jo'Bril reminds me of an Agathie Christie story "Ten Little Indians", sometimes called "And Then There Were None."
"I'll take best Doctor Crusher episode for $1000, Alex."
Counselor Guinan tries to save the episode, and if it costs Crusher her career, well that's a sacrifice she's willing to make
Neat to see that Beverly is willing to put her life on the line to prove the science theory...BUT...it's really too easy to steal a shuttle from the flagship Enterprise!
The best part of this episode for me is that they take a couple of Star Trek Alien stereotypes and turn them on their head. A Ferengi and Klingon Scientist? Whaaaa~?
Mid episode with some good character interactions. The villain is just a generic mustache twirling asshole. AND NOW I WILL TAKE THIS SHIELD AND TURN IT INTO AN EVIL WEAPON! MUAHAHAHAHAHA! It's not the worst thing ever but I do feel like they can do better at this point. This might go pretty hard as a season two episode.
I always find Klingon scientists very interesting. How does scientific discourse work in the Klingon Empire? Does one have to kill one's professor to get a chair at a university? Do you defend your PHD-Thesis with a Bat'leth? SO many questions...
This episode showed me that Starfleet officers are trained in many fields outside of their primary discipline. Other similar episodes come to mind, too. Good episode, plus a Beverly Bonus!
Not great but lotsa the Doctor (and Guinan!) and that alien dude was scary in the shuttle at the end.
It's interesting how the stigma against Ferengi affects the entire race, possibly undeservedly. If there's one thing DS9 has already done great for Star Trek, it's making the Ferengi more nuanced.
I don’t know why, but I always found this episode boring. The stuff with Guinan and Beverly is nice, because they rarely interact, but the rest is meh.
I don't like most of the other Crusher episodes, but I always liked this one a lot. I think that unlike most of the others (excluding the terrorist one) it actually uses Crusher in such a way that having her specific character vs anyone else actually makes a difference.
I have mixed feelings, there are some things to like but overalll it is one I can skip.
Woof :/
Godammit I should have used this comment for Aquiel
Terrible episode. A few small moments that are nice, but overall a rushed mess. Please shot me in the chest and put me out of misery for this episode. Might be the 2nd worst episode of the season for me.
Another great Bev episode - one of the best. And of course Guinan is there to give her the nudge she needs. What else has she got to do?
I really enjoy Kurak - her character shows Klingons have dedicated scientists who are still full on honour-driven warrior types. Also, brilliantly played by Tricia O’Neill of Yesterday’s Enterprise fame (Rachel Garrett for those wondering!)
This is one of my Favorites. I like seeing that all Ferengi or all Klingons aren't just a different face but the same character. Great Beverley episode and awesome scenes between her and Guinan
I can't put my finger on it, but I've always felt there is something SERIOUSLY wrong with the scenes in this episode. Is it the pacing? Actors? Direction? Narration? There is something off about it that makes it feel different from all the other episodes, and not in a good way. It also doesn't help that the story itself is not very interesting. "Aquiel" or this one, which one is worse? I can't decide.
I'm getting bored with the trope where a character commits a court martial offense but weasels out of trouble because they saved the day. We know the character isn't getting drummed out of the fleet so stop using that as stakes.
I'm fine with this being a Doctor Crusher episode but it's still a odd choice seeing as they never once portrayed her as having any interest or knowledge of shielding up until now. But hey.... remember what you guys said in the DS9 episode of "now we can't even be sure when someone is dead..."...well...here y'all go.
Solid episode with a whodunit element. For me you can't go wrong with that.
Detective Doctor! We recently had Riker centre stage (literally being in the play) now it’s Bev’s turn. As we come to season 6’s conclusion are you both happy with the amount of involvement Crusher has had this season or would you have liked more?
A very solid Crusher episode that unfortunately lacks from a somewhat workman-like quality, nothing to elevate the heart rate too much.
This is a decent episode which gives Doctor Crusher something to do apart from being in sickbay. I honestly think the show needed more of this.
What really fascinated me about this episode is really how groundbreaking the new shield technology is for the Federation's scientific aspirations. I think the importance was downplayed. Normally, "suspicions" would skyrocket and officials would be all over this case to see if the shield really worked.
A Ferengi scientist with a groundbreaking invention, an undead alien agent intent on murder, and a career ending decision!! For the first time in 2 years, Dr Crusher takes centre stage, but will it be enough to reignite Josh and Alex's love for the character? Find out next time, on Staaaaarr Trek TheNextGeneration
Hardly the first time in 2 years, that would imply she hadn't had her own episode since season 4?
A really solid Dr. Crusher episode with a twist that I didn't expect. I like how they pushed back on some of the stereotypes of Klingons and especially the Ferengi with the scientists.
Well...the Klingon scientist still gets violent when questioned. But yes
This episode in one of the early seasons would be an S tier. Here, it is merely Mid, which is a testament to how the quality of the show has improved. Gates’ acting here is the high point. Plus we all love a little Whoopi!
Maybe not the best episode about Beverly ever, but Best Beverly episode EVER ! To this point.. lol
Boring, skip.
Guinan completely faked Beverly out throughout the episode.
At least this isn't another romance of the week cause it's about a woman episode.
The Klingon scientist, Kurak, was played by Tricia O’Neil who previously played Captain Rachel Garrett of the Enterprise-C.
A great Dr. Crusher episode and captivating mystery. Guinan was a perfect addition to it as well. Definite A tier for me.
Guinan and some great Crusher scenes aside. This isn’t my fave ep of this season! C or B tier.
Should have been a joint focus episode with another character who IS an expert on shields, like Worf. I like the mystery and do enjoy rooting for Beverly but her handling an investigation and being an expert on shields out of nowhere feels a bit forced. I like the way the mystery was handled (getting Jo'Bril out of the way so early was great) and love a Beverly-focused story but I feel like it falls apart when you think about it too much.
Apparently it was supposed to be a Worf story but they changed it, feeling Worf was already overused in solo stories
A prime example of how the writers of TNG struggled to find anything good for Beverly. Why the hell is she the focus of this story? Because they needed to give her SOMETHING. Love the idea of a Ferengi scientist (more mold breaking!) but the whodunnit aspect isnt compelling, and at the end of the day I’d rather be on DS9. Giving this one a C for “Caring less about TNG than DS9 this week”
They’ve learned to play their cards close to their chest with ‘mystery’ episodes. I love anyone being vaporised but imagine if it went through his hole and hit the shuttle! Should have held the button down and just taken his arms and head off.
It's a B, nothing wrong with that, just solid writing and plot. And a twist. Fun, and interesting.
A very solid doctor crusher episode. good mystery, but I feel the wrap up at the end was a bit quick. i do like the coda in 10 forward, Guinan always knows best (and doesn't play tennis 😀)
Will this displace Remember Me as Josh's favourite Beverly episode? Amazing storyline, and return of the Guinan-GOAT advice.
A solid Beverly episode, a not medical issue for a change. A nice reference back to "the Nagus" with Ferengi death customs, and a who dunnit where who dunnit was alos the victim.
All right, probably the best use of Beverlly crusher in the entire series so far, backed up by another awesome performance by Whoopi Goldberg Most memorable line in the episode. “Frengi scientist?“
The best use of Crusher? J&A would probably still say Remember Me.
Good Beverly story.
Apparently people trust Guinan so much that she can convince them to fly into the sun.
I spit out my coffee reading this. Thank you.