Right out of the gate all of the production methods have greatly improved on season 1's quality. There is actual cinematography and not just point the camera at someone like a 6pm tv news cast interview. Sound, sets, lighting, properly paced filler --- all improved.
How much difference can a beard make? A lot! Riker goes from robotic starfleet 'everyman' to a contemplative seasoned tactician brimming with life and virility.
"Honestly dear, an alien impregnated me without my consent in the middle of the night....." Sounds crazy doesn't it?! Turns out it's completely true. There is clearly no malicious intent from the alien but we have serious Troi emotional wounds that need patching after this one.
I like Dr. Polaski. There's a beautiful honesty to gruff doctors that I appreciate. They even have the start of a synthetic/organic conflict between her and Data.
Guinan makes her first appearance. Where is my Guinan to provide me with timely sage advice when I need it? Guess I will just fumble hopelessly in the dark as per usual.
Solid start.
How much difference can a beard make? A lot! Riker goes from robotic starfleet 'everyman' to a contemplative seasoned tactician brimming with life and virility.
"Honestly dear, an alien impregnated me without my consent in the middle of the night....." Sounds crazy doesn't it?! Turns out it's completely true. There is clearly no malicious intent from the alien but we have serious Troi emotional wounds that need patching after this one.
I like Dr. Polaski. There's a beautiful honesty to gruff doctors that I appreciate. They even have the start of a synthetic/organic conflict between her and Data.
Guinan makes her first appearance. Where is my Guinan to provide me with timely sage advice when I need it? Guess I will just fumble hopelessly in the dark as per usual.
Solid start.