Just wanted to tell you that I watch a lot of reaction channels. But I really like your personality. You're one of my favs. I'm a retired vet, BTW and I appreciate your acknowledgement. It's not falling on deaf ears. Keep up the great work!
Conspiracy is so unique for Star Trek Next Generation! Love it. I like the Neutral Zone too. But near the end, security let the civilian on the bridge long after Picard told them to take him away.
I'm old enough to have seen this when it first aired. I was just a kid then and I accepted it without question, but now I appreciate what incredible practical work it was just on the Remmick scene. Insane talent, probably not possible these days.
I'm loving the reactions, loving the pace and even though season 2 is still sort of "testing the waters" for the new cast, the character development that occurs throughout the season make all the episodes and seasons worth watching.
Courtney, you are absolutely right in how lucky she was to find records about her family considering that the chain could've been broken by the devestation of W.W. III in the 90s.
Great reaction! I remember being shocked at the size of the Romulan Warbird in comparison to the Enterprise! I watched these episodes on TV as a teenager when the first season of Star Trek The Next Generation aired way back in 1987. I still enjoy TNG to this day. The negotiations between Captain Picard and the Romulan Commander was a good scene. Picard’s negotiation skills were great because he had to carefully handle that situation. The two sides weren’t officially at war but the Romulans and the Federation were still on very bad terms even though it was 50 years later. I knew the Romulan Commander was going to insult Worf when he saw a Klingon Star Fleet officer (Silence your dog!). Romulans hate Klingons! I’m not going to drop and spoilers but I’ll just say that things really ramp up in season 2. Get ready to enjoy the ride!
The door bit wasn't a case of demonstrating Data's strength. Worf is so used to how doors open automatically, he was caught by surprise when it failed to open.
Once again, Ron Jones comes through with a great score for “The Neutral Zone”. His 4-note theme for the Romulans will always stick in my head. Kinda tense, and almost eerie.
This last episode starts a new story arc that will continue into the movies. ( Introduced a new villain ) Fun fact the picture of her lady's descendant is the producer of the TV show
I remember thinking when I first watched TNG (I think it’s in the first episode) that the thing that really made the size of the new Enterprise real to me was that it had multiple transporter rooms; “more than 1” made me take notice. I don’t recall the number, but in the 11001001 episode, we hear on the them refer directly to at least 20 (!!). For the Romulus ship to appear big? They just needed to show up.
A "pit woofie" is a groupie that chases after race car drivers. Most of my friends are Braves fans, and I can't stand them. So, I've always enjoyed that dig Sonny takes at them about always finding ways to lose.
Your pace has been remarkable. That's great too given that you have 8 live action series (TOS, TNG, DS9, Voyager, Enterprise, Discovery, Picard, and Strange New Worlds) and 3 animated series (if you choose to do those... TOS animated, Lower Decks, and Prodigy), and a new movie '"Section 31" airing on Netflix in January. The "Section 31" movie won't make much sense unless you watch Deep Space Nine and Discovery though... especially Discovery. So, your pace has been admirable and that's helping you work through the sheer volume of Trek you have yet to watch. The animated series are optional, but there is a crossover of animated characters turned into live action actors in the series Strange New Worlds, but I don't know if it's necessary to watch the animated series or if it's not vital. Those who watch the animated series might best advise you on that. I envy you the experience of having all these shows to watch for the first time. There are so many incredible stories and adventures ahead that I'm excited for you!!! Keep having a blast with TNG... it changed Star Trek so much, and in a good way, and most of what's coming in the other series are all set in the TNG era ( mostly ). You have many new crews and characters you'll meet and I just bet you'll find you love them all, even if you find some series better than others. Trek is unique to me in that while there is one series I don't care for, I still love the characters and the actors they chose ( with just two very disappointing exceptions) were great choices! My personal favorite is DS9, but Voyager and Enterprise are also so very good! TNG really made the rest of the later series possible. I love that crew a great deal. They were my crew through highschool and every cast member was remarkable. Loving your journey!
so Conspiracy was made for a reason - the networks at the time were telling Gene to "temper down" some of the violence and sex (which these days is tame, of course)... his response was this episode lol.
Ready to warp into Season 2 with you Courtney. From season 2 onwards your journey is only going to get better. And Yes, the Romulans are going to be big trouble for our TNG crew (along with a certain pretentious entity you're familiar with) LOL!
One of my favorite Star Trek series is called Voyager, and they have an episode called the 37's that's similar to this one. Star Trek Voyager is my favorite series and a female captain, Captain Kathryn Janeway! After Voyager, then Enterprise, DS9, Next Generation, the Original Series. Thank you for reacting and up next The Child of season 2!
I always thought it was a shame that Ralph Offenhouse and Sonny Clemonds were never seen or heard from again in Star Trek. I would have loved to see Clemonds doing a show entertaining the troops on DS9 during the Dominion War, or Offenhouse as an advisor whispering into the lobes of Grand Nagus Zek. But no. They just disappeared after this episode. There are still a few more episodes of Lower Decks, though...
These two episodes... not Worf episodes... not Data episodes... and yet they're good. The Neutral Zone is one of my favorite episodes of the entire TNG series.
" low milage put wolfie..." ---.... "young girls". Groupies. "low milage" = young. "pit wolfie" - a fan who comes close to the ring or pit-stop to cheer on the contender in a match.... yeah....
Conspiracy was a disturbing one! The Neutral Zone -- if I were one of the cryosleepers, I would have asked Riker if I join the Navy (StarFleet) as enlisted! 🙂 And, you were beautiful as always 🙂
I have people in my family, like the businessman, who have also seen this episode. Their reaction makes me question how well they could adjust in the way the captain suggested. Power, profit, and prestige are hard drugs to kick.
You have to love the way Riker and Picard just decide to murder Remmick lol. He’s verbally threatening…. Blast him!!! Then the creature too… what the heck, it’s real ugly!!! lol. Star Trek blunder….
It was not like that. He knew Remmick was infested with the creature and the only way to subdue the creature was with using the phaser on kill as Dr. Crusher said. It had not killed the Admiral but maybe Remmick was carrying the host and many creatures and that destroyed his body.
@@mego73 lol. It’s exactly like that. First you don’t know if the only way to subdue him is with a phaser. Second - more important - they were in no immediate danger as he wasn’t attacking. Nor was the mother alien. They face more potentially dangerous aliens all the time than a very strong human body. It’s not fire first, talk later. And buddy… they made him EXPLODE. That wasn’t a strong stun setting.
I was 28 when "The Neutral Zone" aired, I had been a fan of Star Trek since seeing the show for the first time in 1966 and this episode was sort of a letdown. It had been hyped for a couple of months beforehand in several sci-fi magazines that the Romulans would be returning as a threat to the Federation in the season finale. It turns out that they were relegated to the "B" plot of this episode. The two plotlines in this episode should have been separated into two episodes and the Romulan story developed further with more interaction between the Enterprise crew and the Romulans as the season ender. "Conspiracy" would have been the better season finale since at the emd of the episode we are left with the possibility that the story was going to continue.
You're mistaken. You're thinking of "The High Ground" which stated that IRA terrorism led to a "free Ireland". And even that was not "banned" - it's just the BBC was showing the episodes once a week, sequentially, so it didn't get a re-run until 7 years later. No episodes of Star Trek has ever been banned in the UK. Ever. Conspiracy was merely edited for the Wednesday 6pm showing to exclude the head explosion (as TNG aired RIGHT AFTER children's TV finished).
Congrats on getting through S1 without asking "why am I reacting to this series?" S2 is hit or miss, but you'll definitely enjoy some episodes. Unlike TOS which had so many bangers in S1, TNG takes a while to develop, but it's definitely worth the wait.
The irony is........ that cryogenically preserved financier was more correct about the 24th century portrayed in TNG than any propaganda spoken from Starfleet ever in the series. For all the claims about nobody needing money and everything you need being provided......it was not ethically equivalent to the freedom provided by working for profit. As the series goes on.....the writing inadvertently reveals to us something the writers individually probably did not intend or realize. The reality of the fictional 24th century is that if you are a civilian human/vulcan/etc then your freedoms don't exist, your options are limited, your resources are lacking. You can do a menial job somewhere and never amount to anything or have any social power or influence anywhere else in society.....you'll have 3 meals, and a bed to sleep in..... but that is not freedom. That is basically just a cushioned prison. Instead, if you want power and freedom to influence society.....you have to be in Starfleet doing work that they want you to do; even when you don't agree that such a thing should be done. The Starfleet and Federation system is closer to an oligarchic fascism than any 1960s hippy would ever admit. And you'll have to wait until Star Trek: Deep Space Nine to start learning about these harsh realities and dealing with the failures of Federation systems.
I'm not saying you are wrong, but It's an interesting way to put it. Captain Picard's family seem to have freedom to do what they like doing. I won't say anymore to avoid Spoilers. IYKYK.
@@rmccombs66 The episodes which we will not spoil that show Picards' family confirm exactly what I say in my initial comment...... so everyone will see.
Marc Alaimo is probably the most prolific non bridge crew actor in the 24th century series. This is the only appearance without makeup in TNG but he shows up about once a season. He plays a major antagonist with an almost redemption arc in Deep Space Nine, and is easily 25% of the reason to watch DS9.
Congratulations on making it through season one. Season one is... not very good. And season two is also not great, but significantly better. The show really hits its stride in season three.
Hi, Courtney, my love! I’m so happy you’re finishing season 1 and starting season 2 in the next video! You’re gonna like Riker better with a beard. I love you, Courtney! ❤❤❤❤😘
Just wanted to tell you that I watch a lot of reaction channels. But I really like your personality. You're one of my favs. I'm a retired vet, BTW and I appreciate your acknowledgement. It's not falling on deaf ears. Keep up the great work!
The violence was pretty surprising to those that first saw this on TV back in the day.
Conspiracy is so unique for Star Trek Next Generation! Love it. I like the Neutral Zone too. But near the end, security let the civilian on the bridge long after Picard told them to take him away.
Romulan commander Tebok is played by Marc Alaimo played about 7 other characters even 1 on DS9 Dukat.
He's also the financier.
@@The_Kiosk oh yeah
I'm old enough to have seen this when it first aired. I was just a kid then and I accepted it without question, but now I appreciate what incredible practical work it was just on the Remmick scene. Insane talent, probably not possible these days.
I'm loving the reactions, loving the pace and even though season 2 is still sort of "testing the waters" for the new cast, the character development that occurs throughout the season make all the episodes and seasons worth watching.
Courtney, you are absolutely right in how lucky she was to find records about her family considering that the chain could've been broken by the devestation of W.W. III in the 90s.
I think it's simply that Data was the ranking officer (Lieutenant Commander vs Lieutenant).
I believe this is also My first time also seeing Conspiracy. Just when you thought you saw every episode.
Great reaction! I remember being shocked at the size of the Romulan Warbird in comparison to the Enterprise! I watched these episodes on TV as a teenager when the first season of Star Trek The Next Generation aired way back in 1987. I still enjoy TNG to this day. The negotiations between Captain Picard and the Romulan Commander was a good scene. Picard’s negotiation skills were great because he had to carefully handle that situation. The two sides weren’t officially at war but the Romulans and the Federation were still on very bad terms even though it was 50 years later. I knew the Romulan Commander was going to insult Worf when he saw a Klingon Star Fleet officer (Silence your dog!). Romulans hate Klingons! I’m not going to drop and spoilers but I’ll just say that things really ramp up in season 2. Get ready to enjoy the ride!
THIS is when the show really started getting good. The finale of "Conspiracy" blew me away when it first aired.
If The Neutral Zone doesn't start off giving you TOS Space Seed vibes, I don't know what will.
"Why does Data get the lecture and not worf?" Data was in command and made the decision. Responsibility etc.
Hey Courtney - well done on Season 1 and glad you enjoyed it. I'mma think I'm gonna patreon you :)
The door bit wasn't a case of demonstrating Data's strength.
Worf is so used to how doors open automatically, he was caught by surprise when it failed to open.
You had a great pace. I've been loving it!
Once again, Ron Jones comes through with a great score for “The Neutral Zone”. His 4-note theme for the Romulans will always stick in my head. Kinda tense, and almost eerie.
This last episode starts a new story arc that will continue into the movies. ( Introduced a new villain ) Fun fact the picture of her lady's descendant is the producer of the TV show
Data acting like chatgpt and searching for patterns in text :-)
31:33 remember this analysis for future seasons. It changes the course of Star Trek for the next few decades
I remember thinking when I first watched TNG (I think it’s in the first episode) that the thing that really made the size of the new Enterprise real to me was that it had multiple transporter rooms; “more than 1” made me take notice. I don’t recall the number, but in the 11001001 episode, we hear on the them refer directly to at least 20 (!!).
For the Romulus ship to appear big? They just needed to show up.
A "pit woofie" is a groupie that chases after race car drivers.
Most of my friends are Braves fans, and I can't stand them. So, I've always enjoyed that dig Sonny takes at them about always finding ways to lose.
I'm a little annoyed that shatterproof glass does not exist in the future. 😊
26:40 - "We're almost there!"
In more ways than one. In fact, we're right on schedule. Social media is going to take over.
Your pace has been remarkable. That's great too given that you have 8 live action series (TOS, TNG, DS9, Voyager, Enterprise, Discovery, Picard, and Strange New Worlds) and 3 animated series (if you choose to do those... TOS animated, Lower Decks, and Prodigy), and a new movie '"Section 31" airing on Netflix in January. The "Section 31" movie won't make much sense unless you watch Deep Space Nine and Discovery though... especially Discovery. So, your pace has been admirable and that's helping you work through the sheer volume of Trek you have yet to watch. The animated series are optional, but there is a crossover of animated characters turned into live action actors in the series Strange New Worlds, but I don't know if it's necessary to watch the animated series or if it's not vital. Those who watch the animated series might best advise you on that. I envy you the experience of having all these shows to watch for the first time. There are so many incredible stories and adventures ahead that I'm excited for you!!! Keep having a blast with TNG... it changed Star Trek so much, and in a good way, and most of what's coming in the other series are all set in the TNG era ( mostly ). You have many new crews and characters you'll meet and I just bet you'll find you love them all, even if you find some series better than others. Trek is unique to me in that while there is one series I don't care for, I still love the characters and the actors they chose ( with just two very disappointing exceptions) were great choices! My personal favorite is DS9, but Voyager and Enterprise are also so very good! TNG really made the rest of the later series possible. I love that crew a great deal. They were my crew through highschool and every cast member was remarkable. Loving your journey!
so Conspiracy was made for a reason - the networks at the time were telling Gene to "temper down" some of the violence and sex (which these days is tame, of course)... his response was this episode lol.
Glad you are back. Conspiracy was the episode that almost made my parents forbid me to watch the series (the violence)
Ready to warp into Season 2 with you Courtney. From season 2 onwards your journey is only going to get better. And Yes, the Romulans are going to be big trouble for our TNG crew (along with a certain pretentious entity you're familiar with) LOL!
2 good episodes
One of my favorite Star Trek series is called Voyager, and they have an episode called the 37's that's similar to this one. Star Trek Voyager is my favorite series and a female captain, Captain Kathryn Janeway! After Voyager, then Enterprise, DS9, Next Generation, the Original Series. Thank you for reacting and up next The Child of season 2!
Conspiracy was banned in the UK for the gore at the end. Interesting to hear your fresh perspective on it.
I always thought it was a shame that Ralph Offenhouse and Sonny Clemonds were never seen or heard from again in Star Trek. I would have loved to see Clemonds doing a show entertaining the troops on DS9 during the Dominion War, or Offenhouse as an advisor whispering into the lobes of Grand Nagus Zek. But no. They just disappeared after this episode. There are still a few more episodes of Lower Decks, though...
Data & Worf my two favorite characters but I like Riker too.
These two episodes... not Worf episodes... not Data episodes... and yet they're good.
The Neutral Zone is one of my favorite episodes of the entire TNG series.
These last two episodes made my head explode when they first aired. I wish I had videotaped the entire season. Argh!
" low milage put wolfie..." ---.... "young girls". Groupies. "low milage" = young. "pit wolfie" - a fan who comes close to the ring or pit-stop to cheer on the contender in a match....
yeah....
Conspiracy was a disturbing one! The Neutral Zone -- if I were one of the cryosleepers, I would have asked Riker if I join the Navy (StarFleet) as enlisted! 🙂 And, you were beautiful as always 🙂
I remember he was in Friday the 13th Part 8. Jason took care of his ass. He was arrogant and antagonistic.
Hello, Courtney; I recall when this episode first aired 🙀-- creepy. Also,I was expecting more( a Continuation)...
It’s not easy to watch tng season 1 and 2 but stick with it. In season 3 you’ll hit the gold - you’ll see.
Season 2 has 8 or 9 nice episodes, of course not the quality like Season 3, 4.....
@ yes… I don’t know if I’d go 8 or 9, but there are a few indeed… but nonetheless it’s still a bit painful and cringeworthy as a whole.
DESTROY IT KIRK??!!
I have people in my family, like the businessman, who have also seen this episode. Their reaction makes me question how well they could adjust in the way the captain suggested. Power, profit, and prestige are hard drugs to kick.
How did they react?
I was told a ‘pit woofie’ refers to a woman’s body part.
You have to love the way Riker and Picard just decide to murder Remmick lol. He’s verbally threatening…. Blast him!!! Then the creature too… what the heck, it’s real ugly!!! lol. Star Trek blunder….
It was not like that. He knew Remmick was infested with the creature and the only way to subdue the creature was with using the phaser on kill as Dr. Crusher said. It had not killed the Admiral but maybe Remmick was carrying the host and many creatures and that destroyed his body.
@@mego73 lol. It’s exactly like that. First you don’t know if the only way to subdue him is with a phaser. Second - more important - they were in no immediate danger as he wasn’t attacking. Nor was the mother alien. They face more potentially dangerous aliens all the time than a very strong human body. It’s not fire first, talk later.
And buddy… they made him EXPLODE. That wasn’t a strong stun setting.
I was 28 when "The Neutral Zone" aired, I had been a fan of Star Trek since seeing the show for the first time in 1966 and this episode was sort of a letdown. It had been hyped for a couple of months beforehand in several sci-fi magazines that the Romulans would be returning as a threat to the Federation in the season finale. It turns out that they were relegated to the "B" plot of this episode. The two plotlines in this episode should have been separated into two episodes and the Romulan story developed further with more interaction between the Enterprise crew and the Romulans as the season ender. "Conspiracy" would have been the better season finale since at the emd of the episode we are left with the possibility that the story was going to continue.
Eat, boom, melt, repeat....
The episode "Conspiracy" was actually banned for awhile in the UK if I'm not mistaken.
It was heavily edited cutting out the mother host scene head explosion and vaporisation
You're mistaken. You're thinking of "The High Ground" which stated that IRA terrorism led to a "free Ireland". And even that was not "banned" - it's just the BBC was showing the episodes once a week, sequentially, so it didn't get a re-run until 7 years later.
No episodes of Star Trek has ever been banned in the UK. Ever.
Conspiracy was merely edited for the Wednesday 6pm showing to exclude the head explosion (as TNG aired RIGHT AFTER children's TV finished).
Congrats on getting through S1 without asking "why am I reacting to this series?"
S2 is hit or miss, but you'll definitely enjoy some episodes. Unlike TOS which had so many bangers in S1, TNG takes a while to develop, but it's definitely worth the wait.
Notification comes up, I'm here. We all know how this works!
The irony is........ that cryogenically preserved financier was more correct about the 24th century portrayed in TNG than any propaganda spoken from Starfleet ever in the series. For all the claims about nobody needing money and everything you need being provided......it was not ethically equivalent to the freedom provided by working for profit. As the series goes on.....the writing inadvertently reveals to us something the writers individually probably did not intend or realize. The reality of the fictional 24th century is that if you are a civilian human/vulcan/etc then your freedoms don't exist, your options are limited, your resources are lacking. You can do a menial job somewhere and never amount to anything or have any social power or influence anywhere else in society.....you'll have 3 meals, and a bed to sleep in..... but that is not freedom. That is basically just a cushioned prison. Instead, if you want power and freedom to influence society.....you have to be in Starfleet doing work that they want you to do; even when you don't agree that such a thing should be done. The Starfleet and Federation system is closer to an oligarchic fascism than any 1960s hippy would ever admit.
And you'll have to wait until Star Trek: Deep Space Nine to start learning about these harsh realities and dealing with the failures of Federation systems.
I'm not saying you are wrong, but It's an interesting way to put it. Captain Picard's family seem to have freedom to do what they like doing. I won't say anymore to avoid Spoilers. IYKYK.
@@rmccombs66 The episodes which we will not spoil that show Picards' family confirm exactly what I say in my initial comment...... so everyone will see.
Marc Alaimo is probably the most prolific non bridge crew actor in the 24th century series. This is the only appearance without makeup in TNG but he shows up about once a season. He plays a major antagonist with an almost redemption arc in Deep Space Nine, and is easily 25% of the reason to watch DS9.
Congratulations on making it through season one. Season one is... not very good. And season two is also not great, but significantly better. The show really hits its stride in season three.
These are classic episodes, no favs here!
(Looks like the chapters in this one are mislabelled. This clearly isn't your "LOTR Reaction", tho I did like those!)
Thank you so much! I knew I forgot to do something. It's fixed now!
@@CourtReacts-zm9yv You're very welcome, looks good now!
It’s too bad they never followed up on this interesting story thread.. 😔
Hi, Courtney, my love! I’m so happy you’re finishing season 1 and starting season 2 in the next video! You’re gonna like Riker better with a beard. I love you, Courtney! ❤❤❤❤😘