Star Trek: Enterprise (TV Series) Divergence (2005) User Reviews

An exciting conclusion to the Phlox Philes.

[planktonrules · 9/10 · 31 May 2015]

When the show begins, Malcolm and Trip work together to transfer Trip in the most insane fashion back to Enterprise. Why? Because the ship has become like the bus on "Speed"---where it will blow up if it drops to under warp 5! Oh, those kooky augments and their attempt to blow up the ship!

In the meantime, Dr. Phlox is dealing with some unreasonable Klingons (are there any other kind?) and it is a race with time-- otherwise the Klingon home world will blow up the planet and everyone on it in order to contain the virus. Phlox MIGHT have an answer-- but one that won't make the grouchy General happy!

The best aspect of all this is that it helps to explain the way too human looking Klingons in the original "Star Trek" series--and for that reason alone, this is a must-see for fans. Well made, fun and worth seeing.

Engaging Conclusion

[claudio_carvalho · 9/10 · 26 April 2010]

The only hope to Enterprise is the support of Columbia that brings Trip. Travis synchronizes the flight of Enterprise with Columbia while Reed brings Trip on board in a risky operation. Then Trip cold starts the reactor and repairs the system while Columbia sustains a warp field with Enterprise. Then they travel together to the genetic research facility in the Qu'Vat colony. Dr. Antaak and Phlox discover a cure, but they do not tell the General K'Vagh that the process of creating augments will be interrupted. Meanwhile Harris contacts Archer to discuss the situation of Reed. Archer reintegrates Reed to his position, but demanding loyalty to him. When the Enterprise and Columbia arrives in Qu'Var, they are attacked by the ships of Admiral Krell that has received orders to destroy the colony. However, Phlox sends a capsule to his Bird of Prey and releases the virus in Krell and his crew and interrupt the "sterilization" process.

"Divergence" is an engaging conclusion of "Affliction". This series usually gives great lines and space to lead and support characters. But in this episode, the participations of Phlox, Trip and Reed overshadow Archer and T'Pol. My vote is nine.

Title (Brazil): "Ponto de Vista" ("Viewpoint")

A change for the Klingons

[Tweekums · 8/10 · 18 August 2010]

This concluding episode to a two-part story opens with Phlox still being forced to help the Klingons find a cure for the plague that has been infecting them since their experiments with augments. Back on Enterprise they are also in trouble; the sabotage carried out by the Klingons means the ship will explode if it goes below warp five. Only one man can undo what they have done, the problem is that he is aboard the Columbia. To get him aboard Enterprise at warp five will not be easy; he will have to cross between the two ships via a tether and the slightest mistake could kill him or even destroy both ships. With Enterprise saved they must get to Dr. Phlox before the Klingon fleet arrives and sterilises the entire base. Phlox does find a cure but it will cause major changes to Klingons for the foreseeable future. While this is going on the Captain learns why Malcolm was acting against his orders and Malcolm realises he can only take orders from one man.

This episode was a decent conclusion to the story; the scene where Trip crossed between the two ships was gripping and it seemed quite possible that somebody might get hurt. It was rather fun how the Klingons were changed so that they will appear how they do in the original series thus plugging one of the major inconsistencies between the various series.

How Did The Klingon's Survive Their Own Arrogance

[Hitchcoc · 9/10 · 30 March 2017]

I could go on about this episode. Phlox is a hero and the Enterprise carries out a major mission with the help of the newly launched Columbia. The Klingon's through their own ambitions have created a monster that could possibly destroy their entire civilization. Phlox works with a Klingon medical man who has other plans than the warriors. Phlox is able to find a cure, but it takes a great leap by Archer to help him do it. Of course, the idiot Klingons do everything they can to avoid being helped by outsiders. Their solution to the plague is to simply kill everyone who has it. Tucker returns to Enterprise to help in the emergency situation. It's a very satisfying episode. Malcolm has been used by a jerk who recruited him when he was very young.

nice explanations

[seraphin01 · 9/10 · 6 January 2014]

Well one great thing about enterprise over the seasons was to explain some discrepancy of STToS and the other series, and this episode brings a nice coherent explanation about the "klingons" looking like humans in the original series.. Actually it looks like both the episodes were crafted for that very purpose, but instead of just making this episode as an excuse for it they still managed to bring some interesting things into it, such as columbia or die hard rip off, also some ethics problems came up.. responded in a weird way from flux though, whose usually so keen to follow ethics and went kinda overboard this time around, it's a nice change after all.

Also the fact that we don't see ONLY fighter cast in klingons anymore is great, I always hated the klingons episodes in star trek, always useless brainless violence, stupid caricatures to be honest, but with enterprise we see (a little) more than that, it's refreshing...

So yes, a great episode, with some interesting facts and explanations , and also the new interest about "Trip" (a pretty dull character usually), looking forward for the next episodes!

As a side note the whole thing about malcom which was supposed to make him a more interesting character kinda felt short, as usual no consequences arise after an act of treason this time, so that part is to be forgotten

Speed 3: Warp Control

[snoozejonc · 7/10 · 30 December 2020]

Enterprise pursues Phlox and his Klingon captors.

This is an enjoyable conclusion to the two part story that's main purpose is to explain the physical differences in appearance between original series Klingons and more modern versions.

It starts off as reenactment of a scene from Speed which is fairly exciting, but likely to annoy some viewers as the whole event feels rather contrived for both Reed and Trip to take some cool and heroic actions whilst in their current predicaments. The remainder of the plot deals with the Klingon situation and the involvement of Section 31. I found this to be relatively interesting for it's connection to the Trek universe and Malcolm Reed's character development.

The best parts of Divergence are the Klingons along with the guest actors who provide the most entertainment. James Avery is an inspired choice as a Klingon and I would love to have seen this character in more episodes along with Admiral Krell. John Billingsley also gives a typically solid performance as Phlox, but the character's questionable use of an infectious agent does seem somewhat out of character by the writers.

Overall it was an enjoyable two parter, but was it necessary to go to this length to explain the Klingon look outside of the advancement of make-up effects? Probably not.

Star Trek NCIS ?

[redcrystal · 6/10 · 10 March 2019]

I got WAY too distracted by the heavy-handed use of a zoom effect. It happened so often I stopped paying attention to the story. I kept watching and waiting for the inevitable zoom that was supposed to make SURE I knew that THIS SCENE IS SUPER SERIOULL (apologies to South Park). Or the shaky cam on a scene that wasn't at all needing it. Or the hyper-dramatic face-offs between Archer and Reed. It felt a little amateurish. It stopped being Star Trek Enterprise for me, and became A Really Melodramatic Show With Really Angry People And Slow Zooms and Fast Zooms and Science That Doesn't Let An Extra-Vehicular Transfer Work With A Winch But Has To Be A Manual Climb Up A Cable Hand Over Hand Because It Makes It Even More Dramatic.

Phlox Saves the Klingon Empire

[Samuel-Shovel · 5/10 · 7 March 2018]

In "Divergence", the Enterprise & Colombia speed towards Phlox's location while Phlox and his Klingon colleague continue to search for a cure to the virus. Phlox & Antaak figure out a way to stop the virus and counteract the effects of the Augment experiment. Archer and the gang show up just in type as a Klingon named Admiral Krell has shown up to destroy the colony and contain the outbreak. Phlox deliberately infects the ship so the Admiral refrains from killing everyone and allows Phlox to generate the cure and treat everyone affected. His cure requires a human host to work more efficiently and Archer volunteers. The cure works but with the drawback of the Klingons losing their cranial ridges and looking more human-like (explaining their appearance on TOS which is next chronologically).

This episode was a bit muddled. It felt like they were trying to hard to explain away plot holes in the universe instead of focusing on making a good, interesting story arc. Everything about the plot felt rushed and half-baked. Also, I'm no physicist but that scene involving Trip tethering between the two ships did not feel right.

I wasn't a huge part of this two parter, and with the series winding to a close, I hope the remaining episodes are a bit better.

In one word.... Speed...in Space.....

[ihglcc · 4/10 · 28 August 2020]

Ok so thats three words but thats basically it. I never liked Reed, too stiff and no character development. The episode tried to patch iver a gaping hole that gene forgot to fix..... Nice graphics bla storyline