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![]() As for my thoughts on the episode, I thought it was good but not overly spectacular. Although we didn't get to see much of the rest of the crew this week, Archer was intelligent enough that it didn't bother me. He (or the writers, as it were) is definitely improving in the area of blatant stupidity and/or being naive. The episode provided an interesting look at the Klingon justice system and their society in general, though, as it railroaded Archer. I just about rolled off the couch when he was found guilty of being a nuisance. My favorite part, though, was when the woman turned out to be a shapesh-- Oh, wait... I'm thinking of [i ![]() ![]() Anyways, overall not a bad outing and I look forward to seeing more of the Klingons.[/color ![]()
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![]() I loved the [i ![]() ![]() Another thing that really, [i ![]() ![]() I don't know where I'd rank this episode, but it's high. Not as good as Dead Stop (my current favorite), but better than The Andorian Incident.[/color ![]()
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![]() On a semi-realted note, are humans supposed to be perfect by this point?[/color ![]()
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![]() The pacing was nicely done, and I wasn't bothered nearly as much by the [i ![]() ![]() Some observations: - J.G. Hertzler was a pleasure to watch (and hear), as always. Especially liked the Kolos/Archer exchanges in the mines: Kolos: You are a [i ![]() ![]() Archer: You're welcome. Kolos: Are all humans like this? Archer: What, fair? Kolos: [i ![]() ![]() ![]() I thought the final scene with Kolos and the long pullaway to him going back to work was extremely effective (sniff!) - Some of the exchanges between Kolos and the prosecuting Advocate were very good, and I thought the Magistrate very impressive. - Did anyone notice not only a physical resemblance between this Duras and the TNG one, but also some mannerisms, especially in speech rhythms? Nice touch. Yes, there were little things like the absence of explanation of how Archer came to be in custody and the rushing through the rescue at the end, but there's only so much time, and to have made a two-parter of it would probably have involved enough padding to blunt the impact of what we did get. I can live with this one as it is, and think it's one of the best, so far.[/color ![]() |
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() [color=#000000 ![]() As for the beginning and ending, I'm okay with it. It would've been nice to have a line somewhere about how they apprehended Archer, but I'm alright without it. I do wish the escape at the end would've been a little more covert. Maybe taking a side exit or at least crouching down and stealthfully leaving the mines, but whatever. I think a lot of people who like this ep like it for its potential. This is the sort of episode that really needs follow-up. If the next time we see the Klingons, we're back at square one, that will make this episode seem empty. However, if the next time we see Klingons, we find them ticked off then this episode will certainly be important. I can only hope.[/color ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() Now knowing how non-static Klingon culture really is, it's a lot easier to imagine these guys moving toward the cunning Klingons we saw in TOS (maybe due in part to a relaxation of the honor code as presented to an extent in this episode?). In fact, without too much imagination involved, it's pretty easy to see a steady cycle of Klingon honor and cunning. By the time of TNG, the Klingons have reverted to their honorable ways, though they lost the blindness of it they have now on Enterprise (whether that's been intentional or simply poor writing). Anywho, the episode presented many new ideas which is always a plus. I expected a retread of Star Trek 6 (which I too remember well, for obvious reasons). I got a pretty well balanced episode. Hearing spoilers (don't worry, I won't say 'em here) for the end of the season has really piqued my interest. I see hope for this show where before I saw Star Trek: The La([i ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Bla, rant over.[/color ![]()
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