Break it all down
Like Encounter at Farpoint, this episode is actually two distinct plotlines that happen at the same time, but that only sort of interact with one another. The opening exposition sequence tells us the first plotline: The Enterprise is to deliver delegates from two warring species to a peace talk at a “neutral conference planet” called … Read more
The Original Series said “where no man has gone before.” Huzzah for slowly getting less sexist! The TNG episode is actually called “Where No One Have Gone Before.” Boo for terrible grammar! We begin this episode with a puzzle. A scientist, one Kosinski, is going to visit the Enterprise for some propulsion tests. Naturally, he … Read more
In this episode, we finally meet the mysterious Ferengi. One of their ships stole a “T9 energy converter” from a Federation outpost, so the Enterprise has been asked to chase them down. As they approach an unfamiliar planet, some unknown force grabs the Enterprise and holds it fast. Its power seems to increase to match … Read more