The atmosphere work and eerie musical score in the beginning of this episode are an early sign that something big is about to happen.
I especially enjoyed the borg portrayal as being a force of nature completely immune to diplomacy and force. Not knowing or understanding their motivations make them all the more frightening as an antagonist.
I enjoyed the character of Shelby and how she is a female version of Will Riker ---- hungry for promotion and eager to standout. A major part of this episode is Riker working through the conflict of who he is now and what he perceives he should be.
It is tricky to review one part of a two part episode but it is inconceivable that this one does not earn a 10. Superb pacing, compelling personal conflicts, great soundtrack, a guinan downer of a pep talk, and a tireless antagonist who tells you that your death is irrelevant ---- you are going to serve them. Picard is assimilate and humanity is completely screwed --- enjoy your three months of summer until part 2 comes out. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SEASON 3 as a whole:
I especially enjoyed the borg portrayal as being a force of nature completely immune to diplomacy and force. Not knowing or understanding their motivations make them all the more frightening as an antagonist.
I enjoyed the character of Shelby and how she is a female version of Will Riker ---- hungry for promotion and eager to standout. A major part of this episode is Riker working through the conflict of who he is now and what he perceives he should be.
It is tricky to review one part of a two part episode but it is inconceivable that this one does not earn a 10. Superb pacing, compelling personal conflicts, great soundtrack, a guinan downer of a pep talk, and a tireless antagonist who tells you that your death is irrelevant ---- you are going to serve them. Picard is assimilate and humanity is completely screwed --- enjoy your three months of summer until part 2 comes out. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SEASON 3 as a whole:
- Overall a score of 7.6 out of 10. An improvement from 7.04 for season 2.
- Five 9 out of 10's
- Two 10 out of 10's.
- 7.6 does not sound like a high number but that does not reflect my enjoyment of this season. Writing, Guest Stars, Soundtrack, Camera angles and special effects, main cast performance, challenging episodes all improved greatly over season 2. We even get BARCLAY --- the man himself. I can overlook a bunch of 6 out of 10's if I get seven masterclass episodes in a season.
- I was surprised with how much enjoyment I got out of 'The High Ground', maybe it's because I am becoming an old man? My perspective and what I find compelling change as the years go by.