The Expanse
- Episode aired May 21, 2003
- TV-PG
- 43m
An alien probe launches a devastating attack on Earth. Archer, still being hunted by the Klingons, brings the Enterprise back home to investigate.An alien probe launches a devastating attack on Earth. Archer, still being hunted by the Klingons, brings the Enterprise back home to investigate.An alien probe launches a devastating attack on Earth. Archer, still being hunted by the Klingons, brings the Enterprise back home to investigate.
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Did you know
- TriviaAt the end of the second season (May 2003), Paramount announced that "Enterprise" would undergo a major "redirection" in hopes of boosting ratings. The new 9/11-influenced story arc included a revival of the "Starfleet Marine Corps" idea, in the form of the Military Assault Command Operations personnel, called MACOs. (pronounced like the shark in dialog). Major cosmetic changes for T'Pol (including a new hairstyle and wardrobe, and the introduction of more emotion into her character) and a revised version of the controversial theme song were also introduced.
- GoofsWhen the canyon left by the Xindi weapon is seen in Florida it only has a small amount of water in it. The bottom would be below sea level and as the canyon extends to the ocean it would be full of sea water.
- Quotes
Dr. Phlox: It's interesting. You and I, the only aliens on board this vessel, to go or to stay. For me, it was a simple question of loyalty toward the Captain, and the sad realization that he'll need me more than ever on such a crucial mission. But for you, it's a more difficult decision. Does your allegiance lie with the High Command or with Captain Archer?
- ConnectionsEdited from Star Trek: Enterprise: Broken Bow, Part 1 (2001)
- SoundtracksWhere My Heart Will Take Me
Written by Diane Warren
Performed by Russell Watson
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This episode feels like a prologue to a lot of television time dedicated to a big conflict between Enterprise and a new enemy. It introduces some concepts that do not really fit in to what has been established or referenced already within the Star Trek universe. That being said, it is pretty strong episode containing themes that seem relevant to the series which was written in the immediate post 9-11 years.
What it does well is generate intrigue into what will happen in the next. We see the Enterprise starting out on a seemingly dangerous journey and I for one want to see where they go and what obstacles they must overcome on the way. The sub-plot involving the Klingon Duras creates plenty of excitement before the Enterprise even enters the expanse.
Where it fell down a bit for me was the characters. There is a very big deal made about T'Pol either staying with Enterprise or returning to Vulcan. Let's be honest, she is one of the main characters on the show, so there's obviously only one way that's going. Trip Tucker, bereaved and angry following the death of his sister shows signs of how annoying he may possibly become in future episodes. Hoshi is virtually ignored considering she was only brought on as a Klingon translator.
I guess this is where the writers decided to go full hog and depart with both the continuity and formula of the past franchise. I understand from all the negative reviews of the next seasons that die-hard Trekkies hated it, but I'm happy to see for myself what all the fuss was about.
- snoozejonc
- Sep 25, 2020
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- Runtime43 minutes
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- 1.78 : 1