STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION SEASON 2 RATINGS
An improvement over s.1, but the show still had plenty of things to fix...
S.2 succeeded two extremely important things. First, the cast and the characters were finally fleshed out and portrayed properly. Picard's obsession with playing by the book and always following the rules was toned down enough for him to become a more realistically powerful leader. Data's constant struggle to become as human as possible was amazingly explored (especially in s.2's highlight "The Measure of a Man"). Worf looked like an actual Klingon warrior. LaForge assumed the much more suitable post of Chief Engineer. Arguably the greatest character improvement in s.2 is that of Riker. I was greatly disappointed with Frakes' acting and Riker's personality in s.1, here though Frakes was exceptionally better (maybe the beard helped, which suited him perfectly btw) and Riker was incredibly less arrogant and careless and more vulnerable and resourceful. Even M.Sirtis was better (unfortunately Troi herself wasn't). Unlike the most Trekkies, I Iiked Dr.Pulaski much more than Beverly thanks to a warm and professional performance by TOS veteran D.Muldaur and I would prefer if she had stayed for the rest of the show.
Also the writers deserve praise for the introduction of the Borg, arguably the greatest nemesis of any Trek crew, in the gamechanging "Q Who". Not only the concept, the look and the way of the Borg were outstanding, but it signals the first time that TNG crew faced an enemy that overpowered them by a long shot and the usual happy-end outcome was too far gone
Now I will not analyze much s.2's problems. The writing in most of the episodes was too problematic yet again, lacking satisfaction in the climax, seriousness and lifefull character interaction and enough intrigue overall. Also the acting and the casting for the guests was generally pretty mediocre. Even if they tried they couldn't have ended the season more terribly (I Mean I get that due to budget issues they had to make a clip episode, buy WHY air it as the season finale???). And of course to lower the quality of the season even more Wesley Crusher is around in nearly every episode!!!
Overall rating: 7.6/10
S.2 succeeded two extremely important things. First, the cast and the characters were finally fleshed out and portrayed properly. Picard's obsession with playing by the book and always following the rules was toned down enough for him to become a more realistically powerful leader. Data's constant struggle to become as human as possible was amazingly explored (especially in s.2's highlight "The Measure of a Man"). Worf looked like an actual Klingon warrior. LaForge assumed the much more suitable post of Chief Engineer. Arguably the greatest character improvement in s.2 is that of Riker. I was greatly disappointed with Frakes' acting and Riker's personality in s.1, here though Frakes was exceptionally better (maybe the beard helped, which suited him perfectly btw) and Riker was incredibly less arrogant and careless and more vulnerable and resourceful. Even M.Sirtis was better (unfortunately Troi herself wasn't). Unlike the most Trekkies, I Iiked Dr.Pulaski much more than Beverly thanks to a warm and professional performance by TOS veteran D.Muldaur and I would prefer if she had stayed for the rest of the show.
Also the writers deserve praise for the introduction of the Borg, arguably the greatest nemesis of any Trek crew, in the gamechanging "Q Who". Not only the concept, the look and the way of the Borg were outstanding, but it signals the first time that TNG crew faced an enemy that overpowered them by a long shot and the usual happy-end outcome was too far gone
Now I will not analyze much s.2's problems. The writing in most of the episodes was too problematic yet again, lacking satisfaction in the climax, seriousness and lifefull character interaction and enough intrigue overall. Also the acting and the casting for the guests was generally pretty mediocre. Even if they tried they couldn't have ended the season more terribly (I Mean I get that due to budget issues they had to make a clip episode, buy WHY air it as the season finale???). And of course to lower the quality of the season even more Wesley Crusher is around in nearly every episode!!!
Overall rating: 7.6/10
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- DirectorRob BowmanStarsPatrick StewartJonathan FrakesLeVar BurtonDeanna is impregnated by an unknown alien life-form, and Dr. Katherine Pulaski joins the Enterprise as the ship's new Chief Medical Officer.6/10 = Beyond Mediocre
- DirectorWinrich KolbeStarsPatrick StewartJonathan FrakesLeVar BurtonThe Enterprise encounters a mysterious void in space and when they move in closer to investigate further, it envelops them and they can't get out.6.5/10 = Mediocre
- DirectorRob BowmanStarsPatrick StewartJonathan FrakesLeVar BurtonAn attempt to provide Data with a challenging Sherlock Holmes holodeck program backfires when its Professor Moriarty character accidentally becomes self-aware.9/10 = Excellent
- DirectorRobert BeckerStarsPatrick StewartJonathan FrakesLeVar BurtonThe Enterprise rescues the captain of a broken-down freighter, only to become involved in a dispute between feuding worlds--each demanding custody of their guest. Data seeks help from Guinan in understanding humor.6/10 = Beyond Mediocre
- DirectorLarry ShawStarsPatrick StewartJonathan FrakesLeVar BurtonThe crew ferries a deaf mediator to Solais V to negotiate an end to a civil war.5.5/10 = Bad
- DirectorLes LandauStarsPatrick StewartJonathan FrakesLeVar BurtonA dying anti-social scientist unintentionally comes upon the perfect vessel in which to preserve his intellect and arrogant personality - Data.7.5/10 = Just Good
- DirectorPaul LynchStarsPatrick StewartJonathan FrakesLeVar BurtonEnhanced DNA developments trigger an epidemic of rapid aging. Caught among its victims - Dr. Pulaski.6/10 = Beyond Mediocre
- DirectorRob BowmanStarsPatrick StewartJonathan FrakesLeVar BurtonUnder an Officers Exchange Program, Riker serves aboard a Klingon ship, whose aging captain seeks an unwarranted bloody retaliation for suspected Enterprise treachery.8.5/10 = Very Good
- DirectorRobert ScheererStarsPatrick StewartJonathan FrakesLeVar BurtonWhen Data resigns his commission rather than be dismantled for examination by an inadequately skilled scientist, a formal hearing is convened to determine whether Data is considered property without rights or is a sentient being.10/10 = MASTERPIECE!!! (Best episode of the season)
- DirectorRob BowmanStarsPatrick StewartJonathan FrakesLeVar BurtonWesley falls for the young future leader of Daled IV, unaware just how dangerous the girl's protective and overly restrictive guardian can be.6/10 = Beyond Mediocre
- DirectorJoseph L. ScanlanStarsPatrick StewartJonathan FrakesLeVar BurtonEncountering the superior technology of a very ancient race creates system malfunctions for a doomed Federation starship, for the Enterprise, and for an eavesdropping Romulan warbird.7.5/10 = Just Good
- DirectorCliff BoleStarsPatrick StewartJonathan FrakesLeVar BurtonWorf, Data, and Riker find themselves trapped in a re-creation of a poorly written novel.7/10 = Almost Good
- DirectorJoseph L. ScanlanStarsPatrick StewartJonathan FrakesLeVar BurtonThe Enterprise comes across its own shuttlecraft adrift in space - a duplicate - with an unconscious duplicate Capt. Picard inside.8/10 = Decent
- DirectorRobert IscoveStarsPatrick StewartJonathan FrakesLeVar BurtonRiker's delight at being offered a command of the USS Ares turns to frustration when the man sent to prepare him for his mission is his estranged father; Worf's behavior leads Wesley to delve into Klingon tradition.6/10 = Beyond Mediocre
- DirectorWinrich KolbeStarsPatrick StewartJonathan FrakesLeVar BurtonData befriends an alien girl in distress, breaking the Prime Directive, while Wesley commands his first team.6.5/10 = Mediocre
- DirectorRob BowmanStarsPatrick StewartJonathan FrakesLeVar BurtonQ tries to prove that Picard needs him as part of their crew by hurling the Enterprise 7,000 light years away where they encounter the Borg for the first time.9.5/10 = Spectacular
- DirectorLes LandauStarsPatrick StewartJonathan FrakesLeVar BurtonWith Picard away for routine surgery, the Enterprise responds to an apparent distress call from a Pakled vessel.7/10 = Almost Good
- DirectorWinrich KolbeStarsPatrick StewartJonathan FrakesLeVar BurtonAn antiquated distress signal leads to two lost 22nd century Earth colonies, each facing doom in different ways, one by fire, the other by prolonged cloning.5.5/10 = Bad
- DirectorRob BowmanStarsPatrick StewartJonathan FrakesLeVar BurtonA midlife Betazoid condition renders Ambassador Troi hot on the hunt for romance and wedlock with Captain Picard - or any man.6.5/10 = Mediocre
- DirectorCliff BoleStarsPatrick StewartJonathan FrakesLeVar BurtonThe Enterprise addresses the emergency of an old Klingon ship coming out of stasis and ready to fight the Federation. A half-Human/half Klingon emissary arrives to help, who once knew Worf intimately.9/10 = Excellent
- DirectorRobert ScheererStarsPatrick StewartJonathan FrakesLeVar BurtonThe crew of the Enterprise participates in war games.8/10 = Decent
- DirectorRob BowmanStarsPatrick StewartJonathan FrakesLeVar BurtonWhen Commander Riker comes down with a dangerous alien infection after an away mission, the only way to treat it may be through reliving his memories.5/10 = Terrible
