Since this series is often episodic, that is having a story that is self contained and singular. In this, the crew goes in disguise to get a substance necessary to their warp propulsion. In the process, they cross another hostile entity, the leader of which kidnaps some of them. Janeway is saved by a deluded man (Joel Gray) who thinks she's his daughter. He is searching for his wife who was captured years previously by the bad guys. A bond develops. It starts as pity and then she sees his admirable traits. Tuvok is tortured along with Torres as Chakotay tries to negotiate. I thought it was pretty well paced and don't agree with the harsh criticism. While this is a continuing story with an end goal, it doesn't mean there can't be other events.