The Game

There is a little of "The Invasion of the Body Snatchers" involved in this episode. There are also some very sensual scenes, also pointed out by earlier reviewers. The plot involves the presence of a kind of video game that gains access to the brain. As one plays, he or she is absorbed into the game to the exclusion of duties. They are also absorbed into a collective mentality. The crew, not being dummies, know that Data is an interloper and they proceed to shut him down. The only ones who are aware that things are going to hell are the visiting Wesley Crusher and the beautiful Robin Lefler. They are alone aboard a ship of addicts who are trying to force them into their game. They are under the control of the commander of another ship who has plans to infect the entire sector of the galaxy. Wesley and Robin are able to interpret the medical data through brain scans. Meanwhile, Data is the key. He is the once dangerous force to the drug addled crew. The look on Picard's face when he lies to Wesley says it all. It is obvious that their fearless leader has succumbed to the attack and this really becomes frightening. A really imaginative use of the characters.