
Insert "writers can't do math" joke here. Too often, script ideas show characters bouncing from solar system to solar system, planet to planet, without the slightest comprehension of the distances involved or the technologies required to support such travel.

Did Brannon and Braga ever read this before working on Voyager? It is the most essential element of any Star Trek story. While death wasn't Picard's fault, it was his orders that sent husband there and she has found it difficult to forgive Picard, although further stories will see the two developing a strong mutual attraction.ĭid Beverly ever show resentment or anger toward Picard on this point?īelievability is everything. There's no such thing as the "ideal Starfleet officer", and the journey is the point of his character. has an unspoken but deep father-son relationship with. The bit about this is "not a star and co-star series" makes me want to make a jab at Discovery, but I will refrain.
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Humanity's place? Don't you mean sentient life or humanoid life?Ī large part of the success of the original Star Trek series is attributable to the fact that it was not a star and co-star series, but a family ensemble in which the continuing characters felt great affection for each other, allowing the audience to identify with and share that same feeling of affection. "Who are we? Where have we come from? What are we about? And where are we going?"Ĭommerce? I thought money didn't exist! Don't you just love Gene's optimism? To provide further understanding of the universe and humanity's place in it. To provide for Earth/Federation security. To provide assistance as required to Earth/Federation colonies, commerce and travelers. Ship's Mission: To expand the body of human knowledge. The actual episode discussions don't start until the 28th, but I thought I'd start the thread and discuss the production history in advance.
