Enterprise docks at a Starbase for a computer upgrade from the Bynars.
This is a solid episode that is a little slow to get going, but once it kicks into life, it's very entertaining and has some good character moments.
The plot is simple but effective and I won't mention any specifics not to spoil. It is safe to say that once we find out what's going on it puts a more interesting spin on what's been happening in the first part of the episode. It has an interesting concept when we consider how much society relies on computers.
I like how a number of different characters provide good contributions to what happens. Picard, Riker, Data and Wesley (ish) all get their share of cool moments. Worf briefly provides a moment of humour with his fiercely competitive Klingon nature on display.
Visuals and sound effects are excellent. I love the design of the Bynars which is similar to the Talosians. Their manner of communication and backstory is also interesting. This includes great visuals of Starbase 74 as the Enterprise docs and undocks.
All performances are solid, especially Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner and Michael Dorn.
For me this is a 7.5/10 but I like to round upwards.
This is a solid episode that is a little slow to get going, but once it kicks into life, it's very entertaining and has some good character moments.
The plot is simple but effective and I won't mention any specifics not to spoil. It is safe to say that once we find out what's going on it puts a more interesting spin on what's been happening in the first part of the episode. It has an interesting concept when we consider how much society relies on computers.
I like how a number of different characters provide good contributions to what happens. Picard, Riker, Data and Wesley (ish) all get their share of cool moments. Worf briefly provides a moment of humour with his fiercely competitive Klingon nature on display.
Visuals and sound effects are excellent. I love the design of the Bynars which is similar to the Talosians. Their manner of communication and backstory is also interesting. This includes great visuals of Starbase 74 as the Enterprise docs and undocks.
All performances are solid, especially Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner and Michael Dorn.
For me this is a 7.5/10 but I like to round upwards.