This character development episode provides insight into Jonathan Archer, the early faster-than-light space program, and even T'pol. Emotionally disturbed over the death of a colleague, Archer descends into one of his occasional moods and clams up. For completely logical reasons, and also because she has begin to think of the captain as a friend, T'pol forces him to take her along on what he had intended to be a solo away mission. And Archer tells her a story to assuage his grief.
This is one of the best episodes of Season 2. It is expertly directed by LeVar Burton, and features an interesting and original premise. Recommended!
This is one of the best episodes of Season 2. It is expertly directed by LeVar Burton, and features an interesting and original premise. Recommended!