Riker experiences a number of delusions and appears to be a patient in a mental health facility.
This is a good Riker episode with an intriguing plot and a solid central performance from Jonathan Frakes.
There is little I can say about the plot without spoiling other than it is a nicely written mystery-thriller. However, we know Riker is going to be back to normal by the end of it so there is no real suspense.
Visually it works very well, using cinematography, lighting, editing and set design that adds to the character's disoriented state.
Frakes is on top form. He is pushed to the limit of his acting range and he is 90% perfect. There are some moments where he expresses emotion and it feels like it's slightly forced out. Personally I think the part called for someone with the ability of Patrick Stewart to make it a truly great episode, as he is the only member the main cast who could have made it feel 100% real.
Riker needed a good story at this point in the show and this one served that purpose.
This is a good Riker episode with an intriguing plot and a solid central performance from Jonathan Frakes.
There is little I can say about the plot without spoiling other than it is a nicely written mystery-thriller. However, we know Riker is going to be back to normal by the end of it so there is no real suspense.
Visually it works very well, using cinematography, lighting, editing and set design that adds to the character's disoriented state.
Frakes is on top form. He is pushed to the limit of his acting range and he is 90% perfect. There are some moments where he expresses emotion and it feels like it's slightly forced out. Personally I think the part called for someone with the ability of Patrick Stewart to make it a truly great episode, as he is the only member the main cast who could have made it feel 100% real.
Riker needed a good story at this point in the show and this one served that purpose.