The starship Enterprise engages the Borg.
This is an exciting episode with strong character moments.
Part 1 of 'The Best Of Both Worlds' has one of the best character driven plots and probably the most memorable ending of TNG.
The majority of the focus is on a wonderfully tense dynamic between Riker and the ambitious Commander Shelby. These scenes help develop an excellent arc for Riker that builds towards a huge decision in the episode's final scene.
At the same time there is a lot of Borg exposition that sets the scene well and establishes them as plausible threat.
It is also a memorable episode for Captain Picard as it kicks off one of his most famous arcs that follows him through the series, plus a movie and the recent Star Trek: Picard show.
The visuals at the time were fantastic and still hold up to today's standard. The Borg effects, makeup and costumes are some of the most memorable of the franchise. The opening opening matte backdrop and reveal are also very good. All this is enhanced by a very dramatic and effective soundtrack.
All performances are excellent with all characters having moments to contribute. Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes and Elizabeth Dennehy standout.
This is often mentioned as the greatest TNG episode. It certainly is one of the strongest and on first viewing it works fantastically well, particularly when it was first broadcast. However, I find that it's key moments do not have the same clout on a repeat viewing.
This is an exciting episode with strong character moments.
Part 1 of 'The Best Of Both Worlds' has one of the best character driven plots and probably the most memorable ending of TNG.
The majority of the focus is on a wonderfully tense dynamic between Riker and the ambitious Commander Shelby. These scenes help develop an excellent arc for Riker that builds towards a huge decision in the episode's final scene.
At the same time there is a lot of Borg exposition that sets the scene well and establishes them as plausible threat.
It is also a memorable episode for Captain Picard as it kicks off one of his most famous arcs that follows him through the series, plus a movie and the recent Star Trek: Picard show.
The visuals at the time were fantastic and still hold up to today's standard. The Borg effects, makeup and costumes are some of the most memorable of the franchise. The opening opening matte backdrop and reveal are also very good. All this is enhanced by a very dramatic and effective soundtrack.
All performances are excellent with all characters having moments to contribute. Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes and Elizabeth Dennehy standout.
This is often mentioned as the greatest TNG episode. It certainly is one of the strongest and on first viewing it works fantastically well, particularly when it was first broadcast. However, I find that it's key moments do not have the same clout on a repeat viewing.