"Chain of Command" was an awesome episode (Part 1 and 2), it was very well acted, especially from Ronny Cox and Patrick Stewart, but also David Warner. The fact that the writers made Jellico an antagonist, not a villain, was a masterstroke. The weaknesses of the Enterprise crew were revealed, and it was great to see all those energies crossfire.
Although Jellico may seem unlikable at first, I have to say his approach is correct. The crew was all whiny and pretty unprofessional. In war time, people usually die, and they will die for sure if they are unprepared. That was the Captain's responsibility and he had to take measures. So complaining about hard work and the lack of "rest & relaxation" in such times is unacceptable for a military-trained crew.(Yes, Star Fleet is a military organization, even if its main goal is exploration).
Jellico is a very interesting, multi-dimensional character, and it would have been extraordinary to see more of him in later episodes. Great acting, great story. This is TNG's tribute to "1984".
Although Jellico may seem unlikable at first, I have to say his approach is correct. The crew was all whiny and pretty unprofessional. In war time, people usually die, and they will die for sure if they are unprepared. That was the Captain's responsibility and he had to take measures. So complaining about hard work and the lack of "rest & relaxation" in such times is unacceptable for a military-trained crew.(Yes, Star Fleet is a military organization, even if its main goal is exploration).
Jellico is a very interesting, multi-dimensional character, and it would have been extraordinary to see more of him in later episodes. Great acting, great story. This is TNG's tribute to "1984".