Star Trek: The Next Generation: Booby Trap (1989)
Season 3, Episode 6
7/10
Geordie's faked nerdgasm
13 June 2021
Enterprise investigates a distress call from an ancient ship situated in an asteroid field.

This is an enjoyable episode with some massively detailed sci-fi and strong character moments.

The plot is good fun and involves a 'nerdgasm' (literally) for Geordie LaForge as he has to get Enterprise out of a difficult situation using his engineering skills and work with a beautiful holographic projection of Enterprise designer Dr Leah Brahms. I find this to be a good concept, with implausibly high stakes.

Geordie carries the episode well and the character retains a lot of likability following a large amount of screen time. Picard also has some cool moments, particularly towards the end.

I enjoyed the visuals, particularly on board the Promellian cruiser and the flight through the asteroid field.

Patrick Stewart is as great as ever, LeVar Burton has a decent showing and Caryn Johnson cameos well as Guinan.
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