Voyager enters a dangerous area of space and Janeway is offered help to overcome its predators.
Certain aspects of the story work, such as the manipulations and deceptions used by individuals that use knowledge as power to exploit others. I find this relatable to real world. What does not quite hold together is the portrayal of certain characters as super-intelligent. They are clever because we are told they are, but nothing we see evidences it.
Seven of Nine is not really put in much of a dilemma as it is a straightforward decision for her given how nefarious the guest characters appear. They could have made the offer feel more attractive if the baddies were less one dimensional. Jason Alexander acting creepy and arrogant for the majority of an episode in alien makeup is hardly tempting.
The resolution to Voyager's problem is a good example of the Trek theme of using intelligence to win the day, but as a story it could have been done better. Key aspects of the plan are explained before they happen, which takes all the intrigue out of the situation.
Visually it is pretty impressive. I especially like the alien/creature designs of non humanoid characters.
Jeri Ryan stands out for me, giving another likeable performance of deadpan delivery and using facial expressions perfectly.
Certain aspects of the story work, such as the manipulations and deceptions used by individuals that use knowledge as power to exploit others. I find this relatable to real world. What does not quite hold together is the portrayal of certain characters as super-intelligent. They are clever because we are told they are, but nothing we see evidences it.
Seven of Nine is not really put in much of a dilemma as it is a straightforward decision for her given how nefarious the guest characters appear. They could have made the offer feel more attractive if the baddies were less one dimensional. Jason Alexander acting creepy and arrogant for the majority of an episode in alien makeup is hardly tempting.
The resolution to Voyager's problem is a good example of the Trek theme of using intelligence to win the day, but as a story it could have been done better. Key aspects of the plan are explained before they happen, which takes all the intrigue out of the situation.
Visually it is pretty impressive. I especially like the alien/creature designs of non humanoid characters.
Jeri Ryan stands out for me, giving another likeable performance of deadpan delivery and using facial expressions perfectly.