You Have Manipulated The Circumstances With The Skill Of A Romulan

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  • Star Trek · The Next Generation · s04e26 · Redemption
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  • @tjwparso
    @tjwparso  2 роки тому +59

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  • @TheFounderUtopia
    @TheFounderUtopia 9 місяців тому +1121

    The look of unease on their faces at the end is because they recognized a double meaning to Picard's putdown. Not only is calling them Romulans like the worst insult you can use on a Klingon, but they are worried that he knows they really DID manipulate the circumstances using the skill _of a Romulan._

    • @tonoornottono
      @tonoornottono 9 місяців тому +53

      ohhhhh wow good writing

    • @billebrooks
      @billebrooks 9 місяців тому +26

      The insult surely has to be much less when one has already dared to work with Romulans.

    • @FFKonoko
      @FFKonoko 9 місяців тому +20

      ​@billebrooks it's still an insult, its just also a lot more personal rather than a baseless assertion

    • @billebrooks
      @billebrooks 9 місяців тому +26

      @@FFKonoko Yes, but isn't the point that Lursa and B'Etor are shameless? Other Klingons would be too embarrassed to do what they've already done. Insults aren't going to impact them. Worf would likely put it this way: "The House of Duras has no honor."

    • @BetaDude40
      @BetaDude40 9 місяців тому +22

      @@billebrooks It would have mattered in this case since they're trying to win his favor. They also seem worried that he actually does know about the underhanded plot they formed with a Romulan

  • @hiropisku1078
    @hiropisku1078 2 роки тому +1137

    Ah calling them Romulans, the very people that the Klingons hate with a passion. One of the best and accurate burns you can ever give someone. Nice Maneuvers, Picard.

    • @epicstyle1000
      @epicstyle1000 2 роки тому +30

      picard curses them well

    • @jonathancampbell5231
      @jonathancampbell5231 2 роки тому +196

      It's not just an insult, it's an accusation- he knows that the Duras family have ties to the Romulans and he is warning them that he (rightly) suspects that the Romulans are pulling their strings.

    • @smartalec2001
      @smartalec2001 2 роки тому +63

      @@jonathancampbell5231 3:15 B'Etor: "Wait, did he just..." *nervous look at Lursa*

    • @nnthayer
      @nnthayer 2 роки тому +39

      @@smartalec2001 Poker faces were never a strong suit of Klingons

    • @Mxyzptlksac
      @Mxyzptlksac 2 роки тому +36

      He was dropping a hint, that he knew he was on to them

  • @MMuraseofSandvich
    @MMuraseofSandvich 2 роки тому +748

    "Excellent tea. Good day, ladies." Probably the most British thing Picard said in the entire series, until he led Worf and Data into singing from _HMS Pinafore._

    • @MrBottlecapBill
      @MrBottlecapBill 2 роки тому +39

      ....he's supposed to be French though. :D

    • @ScottALaFollette
      @ScottALaFollette 2 роки тому +11

      🎼🎶🎵”…and ever to be ready for a knock down blow…”🎶🎵
      I’ll drink Earl Grey to that !

    • @darwinxavier3516
      @darwinxavier3516 2 роки тому +60

      The most British Frenchman ever.

    • @robertpatter5509
      @robertpatter5509 2 роки тому +17

      Jean-luc Picard is quite a French name. But he acts British. A bit strange I suppose.
      Propably has parents from France and England if I had to guess .

    • @awsomewe360
      @awsomewe360 Рік тому +19

      @@robertpatter5509 It kind of reminds me of Star Trek: Voyager's Ensign Kim. He is supposed to be Korean, but alot of times they have him recite "an old Chinese proverb". Maybe in the future all of Europe is kind of just a complete hodgepodge mixing of every nationality to the point its hard to distinguish? Or maybe there wasn't enough culture study for the writers to make them seem strictly French and strictly Korean (for Kim)

  • @taopilot2669
    @taopilot2669 2 роки тому +327

    "Oh, you ladies wanted to discuss politics? I just showed up because you mentioned tea."

    • @deusexaethera
      @deusexaethera 5 місяців тому +7

      As if there could possibly be high level politics without tea. Earth History 101.

  • @pitthepig
    @pitthepig 2 роки тому +443

    LOL Picard's stare at 1:21 XD He was like 'You had to put those in my face, didn't you?'

    • @ArgosySpecOps
      @ArgosySpecOps 2 роки тому +20

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @martinhami3
      @martinhami3 2 роки тому +93

      "that pleases me"

    • @wileywilson
      @wileywilson 2 роки тому +17

      Klingon cleavage.

    • @zagnorch1336
      @zagnorch1336 2 роки тому +38

      They're just letting him know that they're big fans of DC Comics' Power Girl.

    • @xenyadot
      @xenyadot 2 роки тому +25

      Haha, you right, stared right at them.

  • @jonasbrinkworse5436
    @jonasbrinkworse5436 8 місяців тому +112

    Picard has taught us: listen and then listen more before you speak. Don't let silence or innuendo coerce your speech.

    • @oldomen3788
      @oldomen3788 6 місяців тому +3

      A wise man listens to everyone speak. Identify the smartest man.
      Then sides with them.
      Appearing you to be one of the smartest among the group

    • @tankorrsmash
      @tankorrsmash 4 місяці тому +2

      The 190th Ferengi Rule of Acquisition: Hear all, trust nothing.

    • @ericj55
      @ericj55 2 місяці тому

      And never assume the quiet person has nothing to say or offer.

  • @danieldb631
    @danieldb631 2 роки тому +279

    "Did you hear what he called us? Ladies. The nerve of that guy."

    • @matthewdrexler188
      @matthewdrexler188 2 роки тому +12

      they are def smart to know human culture enough to be insulted by the name lady

    • @Beiki
      @Beiki 2 роки тому +15

      "Did we just overplay our hand?"

    • @theapexsurvivor9538
      @theapexsurvivor9538 2 роки тому +10

      And right after calling them out on acting like romulans. He was really making sure they were insulted.

    • @perfectsplit5515
      @perfectsplit5515 9 місяців тому +4

      Yes, the contrast was what made the dialogue stand out so distinctly.

  • @wraps777
    @wraps777 2 роки тому +320

    The courage it took for Picard to accept the "invite" of the Duras Sisters-and, to come there alone, and unarmed....even they were impressed. 🚀🚀🚀

    • @tjwparso
      @tjwparso  2 роки тому +110

      not just that but to take the drink like 'poison me, I dare you'
      ...then essentially tell them he knows they're Romulan puppets before he walks out 👏 🖖

    • @donovanulrich348
      @donovanulrich348 2 роки тому +43

      Picard: look, if you snakes wanted me dead
      I dont think you would formally invite me before the arbitration of succession

    • @Dowlphin
      @Dowlphin 2 роки тому

      @@donovanulrich348 Yes, he knew the drink would be fine since they obviously invited him to try and woo him.

    • @a1mi551
      @a1mi551 2 роки тому +25

      Killing him is an act of war. They wouldn’t dare

    • @dr.juerdotitsgo5119
      @dr.juerdotitsgo5119 Рік тому +24

      I'm a Kirk guy, but Picard has moments like this. His dialogue is stone cold badassery.

  • @justanotherlikeyou
    @justanotherlikeyou 9 місяців тому +177

    The most important part of this clip was his compliment on the tea. One should always remark on someone's tea, preferably in compliment form. Picard, ever gentleman that he is, doesn't neglect this most sacred of duties. Let this be a lesson

    • @tadhgmcelligott3693
      @tadhgmcelligott3693 9 місяців тому +11

      A lesson he must have taught worf in etiquette lessons, remember his "good tea, nice house" comment.
      Damn now I want to see a bunch of shorts where picard gives lessons on etiquette and worf somehow always equates them to being a warriors skill like if picard was teaching worf how to walk like a gentleman by placing books on his head and not to drop them and worf is like "I can see the logic of this captain, a a steady gait and being sure of foot is an important tool in combat" and picard just putting his head in his hands

    • @DanBeech-ht7sw
      @DanBeech-ht7sw 9 місяців тому

      The huge mistake they made was serving the filth that is Earl Grey. Had they carried out the proper due diligence they would have learned Picard was born in Huddersfield and they would have scored a diplomatic coup by serving Yorkshire Tea, or at least Tailor's of Harrogate

    • @remandstimpy
      @remandstimpy 8 місяців тому +2

      "...and by the way I hear you've been having some funny old weather here on Kronos"

    • @somedude-lc5dy
      @somedude-lc5dy 8 місяців тому +1

      "nice tea" or "Nice T"

    • @JumbleOfPeople
      @JumbleOfPeople 8 місяців тому +5

      @@tadhgmcelligott3693 Hehe, that got a good chuckle out of me.
      "Now Mr Worf, it is important to use the correct fork with the correct dish." Picard demonstrates. "Of course, Captain. One does not use a bat'leth to kill a targ. The dessert fork may be insufficient to pierce the salad's armor. It would be dishonorable in the extreme to be defeated by vegetables."
      Picard rubs his forehead, groaning out a "Very good, Mr Worf. Dismissed."

  • @drabarne5084
    @drabarne5084 2 роки тому +123

    "Tea?"
    "Earl Grey, perhaps?"
    ...
    "Is it hot?"

    • @kellyweingart3692
      @kellyweingart3692 2 роки тому +1

      😂😂😂😂

    • @dmanc85
      @dmanc85 2 роки тому +7

      I find it funny that Klingons have Earl Grey Tea on hand to seduce a starship captain

    • @Teampegleg
      @Teampegleg 2 роки тому +18

      @@dmanc85 Picard was appointed the Arbiter of Succession earlier this season, plenty of time to order Earl Grey Tea off of Klingozon.

    • @dmanc85
      @dmanc85 2 роки тому +11

      @@Teampegleg From jeF B'sos!

    • @paulmichaelfreedman8334
      @paulmichaelfreedman8334 2 роки тому

      "Steaming hot!"

  • @LordSpleach
    @LordSpleach 2 роки тому +222

    Excellent backhanded compliment.

    • @Dowlphin
      @Dowlphin 2 роки тому +6

      You can tell how very much fun the writers had with this scene.

  • @MarklovesAngels
    @MarklovesAngels 8 місяців тому +82

    That head scratch looks so soothing.

    • @heisdeadjim
      @heisdeadjim 6 місяців тому +4

      There was a reason why Picard was seated. Lack of blood flow.

    • @literallyanangrymoose7717
      @literallyanangrymoose7717 5 місяців тому +7

      ​@@heisdeadjimthe Duras Sisters were hella fine tbh

    • @Milamberinx
      @Milamberinx 4 місяці тому

      Bleugh! I don’t love being touched, to be touched by someone untrustworthy would have me so tense.

    • @TerryProthero
      @TerryProthero 3 місяці тому

      She wanted to give him more than tea.

    • @TheWPhilosopher
      @TheWPhilosopher 3 місяці тому

      They are

  • @fadjarmulyawan1937
    @fadjarmulyawan1937 2 роки тому +189

    A cool yet diplomatic answer, perhaps they should call it earl grey manuver.

    • @vazatimo3000
      @vazatimo3000 2 роки тому +4

      Lol classic one liner I like it sir

    • @waltersumofan
      @waltersumofan 2 роки тому +2

      oh I like that one haha

    • @Dowlphin
      @Dowlphin 2 роки тому +1

      Served at room temperature. 😁

    • @krwiles
      @krwiles 2 роки тому

      Tea, Earl Grey, can ONLY be served Hot! A cool, yet diplomatic answer, could also be describe as a Romulan Ale maneuver. it's smooth now but later your head will be pounding like it's containing a civil war, just ask Checkov.

    • @Healthy_Toki
      @Healthy_Toki 7 місяців тому

      Earl Grey, Iced.

  • @GLidstroem
    @GLidstroem 2 роки тому +205

    The stroking of the bald head of Picard is one of my favorite moments in TNG

    • @link090909
      @link090909 2 роки тому +26

      Star Trek ASMR

    • @alexanderren1097
      @alexanderren1097 2 роки тому +20

      I wonder if that was scripted or if she ad libbed it?

    • @Locutus
      @Locutus 2 роки тому +5

      I thought it was pretty creepy. Imagine if it was a man stroking a woman's hair...

    • @GLidstroem
      @GLidstroem 2 роки тому +35

      @@Locutus It really is creepy, i love how its so primal and Picard is just Stonefacing it

    • @emissaryofcharybdis105
      @emissaryofcharybdis105 2 роки тому +3

      I could not watch that without laughing.

  • @zencreature
    @zencreature 2 роки тому +232

    Laughing my ASS off at all the sexual innuendo going on in this scene. The smile on Picard's face after she stroked his head - HYSTERICAL!

    • @perfectsplit5515
      @perfectsplit5515 9 місяців тому +14

      All the girls liked Captain Picard.

    • @Insightfill
      @Insightfill 9 місяців тому +53

      Also funny when her sister reminded her to back off. Like "Horny Cop, Bad Cop" or something.

    • @samuelweir5985
      @samuelweir5985 9 місяців тому +28

      "Laughing my ASS off at all the sexual innuendo going on in this scene."
      As for that, this scene is nothing compared to the one in which Riker was being made the target of naughty, ribald jokes by Klingons while he was serving temporary duty as the first officer on a Klingon ship.

    • @thewanderingvoice7349
      @thewanderingvoice7349 9 місяців тому

      @@samuelweir5985 "We could get one of the females to breast feed you."
      Yes please.

    • @vgernyc
      @vgernyc 9 місяців тому +15

      @@samuelweir5985 "Oh you're so stolid! You weren't like that before the beard!" Q

  • @SeattleSandro
    @SeattleSandro 7 місяців тому +14

    I love how Lursa tells B'Etor to chill with the head-rubbing. This episode is also unique because it gives us a glimpse into what a Klingon home looks like.

  • @ohkaygoplay
    @ohkaygoplay 2 роки тому +205

    Picard didn't expect to see B'Etor's cans of beans on such close display.

    • @paulmichaelfreedman8334
      @paulmichaelfreedman8334 2 роки тому +16

      I love beans doopidoo!

    • @Crested-jh3mb
      @Crested-jh3mb 2 роки тому +18

      And what lovely cans of beans they are.

    • @thebagfather4633
      @thebagfather4633 9 місяців тому

      she was a big girl

    • @mbuchart2927
      @mbuchart2927 9 місяців тому +5

      I noticed them, I mean that, too. I wondered why her body armour would leave such a large gap. And the cans of beans were conveniently at eye level for much of the scene.

    • @vsgfilmgroup
      @vsgfilmgroup 9 місяців тому +6

      @@mbuchart2927 They say there's value in distracting your foe. Just ask Power Girl.

  • @SeaScoutDan
    @SeaScoutDan 2 роки тому +66

    "Skill of a Romulan" Oh crud, does he know we teamed up with the Romulans?

    • @3Rayfire
      @3Rayfire 2 роки тому +3

      Yes

    • @geoffreyprior8931
      @geoffreyprior8931 4 місяці тому +1

      Well insulted them followed up by a compliment. Very balanced.

  • @tzvikrasner6073
    @tzvikrasner6073 9 місяців тому +76

    I love how a running theme was always that the foe for the episode just underestimated Picard. It wasn't by chance that his preferred method of holodeck relaxation was a detective in the vein of Sam Spade. Spade never got enough credit for his intelligence.

    • @OgamiItto70
      @OgamiItto70 9 місяців тому +10

      And he won't play the sap for anyone.

  • @septegram
    @septegram 2 роки тому +12

    Betor has the subtlety of a rock.

    • @3Rayfire
      @3Rayfire 2 роки тому +3

      Which is still smooth by Klingon standards.

    • @timonsolus
      @timonsolus 6 місяців тому

      @@3Rayfire: Indeed. Klingon seduction techniques are usually FAR more physical than that.

  • @tygrahof9268
    @tygrahof9268 9 місяців тому +40

    The Romulan insult was both clever and a face slap at the same time. Precious!

    • @catsi563
      @catsi563 6 місяців тому

      And they cant do anything about it either

  • @johnbarton1941
    @johnbarton1941 8 місяців тому +9

    Rule of Acquisition #177 Know your enemies... but do business with them always. Picard knows the rules too!

    • @robertpatter5509
      @robertpatter5509 3 місяці тому

      Just don't get shot with your own merchandise

  • @davidknightx
    @davidknightx 9 місяців тому +75

    Lersa and B'Etor were GREAT Stat Trek villains. The heroes are measured by the quality of the villains.

    • @longWriter
      @longWriter 7 місяців тому

      Makes me wish Commander Tomalak or Commander Sela were more fleshed-out. Either could've been a great villain, or a great anti-hero. But Lersa and B'Etor were good villains to cap of TNG with.

    • @Guardian582
      @Guardian582 6 місяців тому +1

      @@longWriter Tomalak? do not remember this one?

    • @longWriter
      @longWriter 6 місяців тому

      @@Guardian582 Tomalak was a romulan commander that the Enterprise crossed paths with a few times. The funny thing is: almost half his appearances were either alternate timelines or holodeck illusions.

    • @Guardian582
      @Guardian582 6 місяців тому

      @iter ah, this i did not know(clearly)

    • @shackilleuhdeal7462
      @shackilleuhdeal7462 3 місяці тому +1

      @@Guardian582 Hard not to remember him. Had one of the most smug and punchable faces on TNG. Excellent villain.

  • @larrychatfield
    @larrychatfield 2 роки тому +166

    wish they had done more with these 2 characters. they were so interesting and well acted

    • @rharris4736
      @rharris4736 2 роки тому +29

      I wish I had gotten to do more with these two characters.
      A LOT more.

    • @Tone034
      @Tone034 9 місяців тому +4

      They did

    • @awesomeatronik
      @awesomeatronik 9 місяців тому +7

      They destroyed the Enterprise D.

    • @AdamWEST-yu2os
      @AdamWEST-yu2os 9 місяців тому +1

      B'Etore should have been trans. She was a trail blazing feminist.

    • @scimbrelo
      @scimbrelo 9 місяців тому +41

      ​@@AdamWEST-yu2os you don't sound very well. Mentally, I mean.

  • @roninredshade
    @roninredshade 9 місяців тому +11

    Picard's eyeline at 1:22 after "We should have extended it much sooner"; wow, the Duras sisters are using every trick, aren't they?

  • @randomrazr
    @randomrazr 2 роки тому +62

    3:30 and it was that moment the sister realized they were BUSTED

    • @zagnorch1336
      @zagnorch1336 2 роки тому +17

      Oh yeah, they were "busted," all right... * SNICKER *

  • @thegreendragon5390
    @thegreendragon5390 9 місяців тому +51

    Picard was absolutely spot on identifying a Romulan trait in their tactics.

    • @biskellion3
      @biskellion3 9 місяців тому +4

      A badass moment from Picard.

  • @LGranthamsHeir
    @LGranthamsHeir 2 роки тому +96

    3:10 Picard: "You have manipulated the circumstances with the skill of a Romulan! My decision will be announced at high sun tomorrow. Excellent tea! Good day, ladies!!"
    B'Etor to Lursa (silently): "Damn! It'll be easier for us to manipulate a certain Cardassian tailor aboard DS9 than tricking the sage Philosopher-Captain Jean Luc Picard!"

    • @mardus_ee
      @mardus_ee 2 роки тому +19

      Garak would see through the manipulation in an instant.

    • @gokublack8342
      @gokublack8342 2 роки тому +9

      @@mardus_ee Ikr imagine trying to manipulate the master of manipulation and backstabbing xD

    • @tyranusfan
      @tyranusfan 2 роки тому +13

      @@mardus_ee Garak would turn it around on them.

    • @mardus_ee
      @mardus_ee 2 роки тому +8

      @@tyranusfan Without them even noticing.

    • @darwinxavier3516
      @darwinxavier3516 2 роки тому +14

      Garak (internally): "Oh that's so cute. They think they're being sneaky."

  • @KENOMAN1969
    @KENOMAN1969 8 місяців тому +9

    Best way of saying I know what you're up to and who you're doing it with without actually saying it directly.

    • @MrStonedOne
      @MrStonedOne 4 місяці тому

      it works on two fronts. by not taking it for the massive insult it was and losing their cool, they only confirmed what he only suspected.

  • @Vulpine407
    @Vulpine407 9 місяців тому +31

    These two characters were awesome in the series. Glad they brought them back for the TNG movie "Generations."

    • @MikeTheNose
      @MikeTheNose 8 місяців тому

      Human females are so repulsive....

  • @captain4053
    @captain4053 2 роки тому +34

    How smoove is Patrick Stewart at the 3:10 mark as he delivers his line you have manipulated the circumstances with the skill of a romulan. Turning as he speaks. Great acting and dialogue this is star trek.

    • @actionarslan
      @actionarslan 2 роки тому +5

      Yes! I noted how he modulates his voice to the audience while turning. That was excellent

    • @perfectsplit5515
      @perfectsplit5515 9 місяців тому

      William Shatner never pulled off lines like this.

  • @zagnorch1336
    @zagnorch1336 2 роки тому +105

    0:59 The Klingons' answer to oo-mox.
    On another note: Patrick Stewart is probably the only man in the entire world who looks better without hair than with. Roddenberry made the right choice when he finally relented on Sir Patrick having to wear a hairpiece on the show.

    • @Zoras88
      @Zoras88 2 роки тому +4

      I think his only regret is not getting someone who could actually do a french accent

    • @zagnorch1336
      @zagnorch1336 2 роки тому +10

      @@Zoras88 In my headcanon, Picard was raised in an English enclave in LaBarre.

    • @develynseether4426
      @develynseether4426 2 роки тому +3

      Sean Connery probably has him beat on the grounds to many he was handsome with and without hair lol

    • @kennethmelnychuk9737
      @kennethmelnychuk9737 2 роки тому

      Sean Connery wore one as Bond……

    • @kennethmelnychuk9737
      @kennethmelnychuk9737 2 роки тому

      @@Zoras88: there was Genevieve Bujold on Voyager……how did that turn out?

  • @davidbroughall3782
    @davidbroughall3782 2 роки тому +44

    1:22 Check Picard's reaction when he turns his head. Not what he was expecting to see.

  • @mikejohnson9118
    @mikejohnson9118 9 місяців тому +5

    Picard: I require a cloaked vessel.
    Klingon: A cloaked vessel. This is no small favour, Captain.
    Picard: Yes. And please add that if he is unable to provide a ship, then I am sure there are others in the Klingon Empire who would be willing to help me. And then, *they* would have our gratitude.

  • @freeagentforlife4717
    @freeagentforlife4717 Рік тому +14

    1:26 I wish we could have seen Duras and both of his sisters on screen at the same time. It would have been very interesting to see how they interacted with each other.

  • @Rockhound6165
    @Rockhound6165 9 місяців тому +11

    Of course the scene ends with Sela emerging from the shadows showing Picard was spot on.

  • @bentencho
    @bentencho 2 роки тому +11

    @1:36 Betor was about to give the finger and hole hint to Picard.

  • @timmachin3830
    @timmachin3830 9 місяців тому +21

    I love the fact that in the early 90s flying through space faster than the speed of light in a spaceship the size of a city seemed more plausible than a computer monitor less than 2 inches thick in 3:4

    • @timonsolus
      @timonsolus 6 місяців тому

      Think about the size of the tricorders in the original series. Gigantic compared the ones in TNG.

    • @tren133
      @tren133 6 місяців тому +2

      What about the part where Picard would have to go through a stack of like 15 PADDs as he does his paperwork as if they are a bunch of physical notebooks. It is all digital!!! Why would you need any more than just a single PADD?

    • @jesselapides4390
      @jesselapides4390 6 місяців тому

      I mean, theoretically those devices are of a much higher quality and can do more things than ones that we have today.

  • @ScottALaFollette
    @ScottALaFollette 2 роки тому +13

    “….you see clearly captain….”
    Good snippet of a great episode.

    • @Dowlphin
      @Dowlphin 2 роки тому +3

      _you see cleavly, captain_ 😄

  • @centralscrutinizer6108
    @centralscrutinizer6108 9 місяців тому +5

    Picard definitely has balls of durasteel. Throwing Hella shade with that comparison to Romulans, he might as well given Be'Tor a taste of the back of his hand on his way out the door. Very sophisticated 3rd degree burn.

    • @ThomasBlinuxguy
      @ThomasBlinuxguy 7 місяців тому

      A slap would've initiated the mating ritual. Picard flies solo 😎

  • @Xerock
    @Xerock 2 роки тому +8

    B'Etor: *makes sensual pass at Picard*
    Lursa: B'Etor
    B'Etor: Clam Jammer

  • @nnthayer
    @nnthayer 2 роки тому +11

    1:49 B'Etor was definitely a BDSM type.

    • @3Rayfire
      @3Rayfire 2 роки тому

      And surprisingly for a Klingon lady, she was a sub.

  • @KingTrunkzdbz
    @KingTrunkzdbz 7 місяців тому +3

    At 0:58 you can see Patrick Stewart AKA Jean Luc Picard holding back laugher, as she runs her fingers over his skull and the back of his neck, so funny. 😅😅😅

  • @STEJTHEGREATEST
    @STEJTHEGREATEST 2 роки тому +24

    3:12 They made themselves look incredibly dubious by gracefully accepting being compared to romulans!!!! B'etor did look and act really cute here though.

    • @STEJTHEGREATEST
      @STEJTHEGREATEST 2 роки тому +1

      @The Program I thought she was more cute facially, with her confused look, like she was trying to gauge Lursa's reactions in order to figure out what was going on!!!

    • @3Rayfire
      @3Rayfire 2 роки тому +1

      B'Etor is always cute.

    • @STEJTHEGREATEST
      @STEJTHEGREATEST 2 роки тому

      @@3Rayfire Scary in DS9. :(

    • @danieldickson8591
      @danieldickson8591 Рік тому +3

      Cute in the way a black widow spider is cute.

    • @timonsolus
      @timonsolus 6 місяців тому

      @@3Rayfire: Until she smiles. Klingon teeth are not attractive.

  • @JUGGERNAUT____
    @JUGGERNAUT____ 2 роки тому +67

    If they were truly klingon at heart they would have taken offense to being compared to Romulans

    • @Mxyzptlksac
      @Mxyzptlksac 2 роки тому +17

      He was hinting he knew what he what they were up to

    • @m-w-y7325
      @m-w-y7325 2 роки тому +7

      no Romulan or Klingon would like to be compared to eachother, its an insult worse then anything for them.

    • @Locutus
      @Locutus 2 роки тому +6

      He was not comparing them to Romulans... He was saying that the Romulans had manipulated the situation.

    • @donovanulrich348
      @donovanulrich348 2 роки тому +6

      He didnt call them Romulian
      He basically said "your skilled with words, but not even you are smart enough to pull something like this alone"

    • @alphanerd7221
      @alphanerd7221 2 роки тому

      @@m-w-y7325 Not true. Next Gen fans think every Klingon is Worf.

  • @allovett6246
    @allovett6246 9 місяців тому +3

    Lursa's look at her sister stroking Picard's head is like "first Duras and now B'Etor..."

  • @mechengineer4894
    @mechengineer4894 7 місяців тому +2

    In Star Trek Generations, the expressions on their faces were priceless when they rigged Jordie's visor and they see doctor Crusher.

  • @kiddfaith4397
    @kiddfaith4397 9 місяців тому +2

    The man can deeply insult a Klingon and their honour, and keep his head. Bravo.

  • @TheOnlyHobbs
    @TheOnlyHobbs 7 місяців тому +2

    Complimenting them and insulting them in the same breath.

  • @williamnone
    @williamnone 2 роки тому +7

    Smooth as silk and twice a cunning as a fox!

  • @gyorgyor7765
    @gyorgyor7765 4 місяці тому +1

    RIP Duras sisters, great acting and great story.

  • @fuferito
    @fuferito 2 роки тому +9

    Imagine the cost in lives and treasure for those two ladies to go on as planned;
    To have a special order of Earl Grey tea delivered short notice to the Klingon homeworld.

    • @donovanulrich348
      @donovanulrich348 2 роки тому +2

      Yeah and not Synthetic 😂😂
      The real shit, cuz klingons dont like replicated food

    • @danieldickson8591
      @danieldickson8591 Рік тому

      @@donovanulrich348 But they aren't serving it to a Klingon. And Picard drinks replicated tea all the time. But if it was replicated, Picard's reaction suggests they bought a quality pattern.

  • @Martin_Hermann
    @Martin_Hermann 2 роки тому +30

    I had to watch this part several times for ... research purposes.

  • @Jagunco
    @Jagunco 4 місяці тому

    This does highlight Stewarts acting chops. The micro discomfort signs while maintaing dignity.... man's a hero

  • @davidbroughall3782
    @davidbroughall3782 2 роки тому +7

    If I were Picard, this and the scalp massage that preceded it might cause me to switch sides. I mean, how could he resist tea, Earl Grey, hot.

  • @actionarslan
    @actionarslan 2 роки тому +13

    This is freakin awesome. Thanks to these clips, I’m going back to watch the series ALL OVER

  • @lawnmowermanTX
    @lawnmowermanTX 9 місяців тому +2

    L’Ursa and B’Tor didn’t eat enough beans to be more effective in their manipulation skills..
    “I love; Klingon Beans! Doogie Doo!”

  • @thomasrodgers2291
    @thomasrodgers2291 8 місяців тому +2

    The Duras sisters, their end is met when fighting the enterprise, even after cheating by getting the shield frequencies through Laforge's visor, this proving that they were not capable of controlling the empire...

  • @gotham23us
    @gotham23us 2 роки тому +6

    I’ll bet the tea was real and not replicated, you could tell he was genuinely impressed. I wonder where they got it.

    • @donovanulrich348
      @donovanulrich348 2 роки тому

      Klingons have replicators
      But dont use them for food

    • @Dowlphin
      @Dowlphin 2 роки тому

      @@donovanulrich348 Since especially Picard would appreciate tea for its subtle aromas, I think they might have prepared it.
      Either way, it is amusing to speculate on how much suffering was involved in attaining the recipe for making it well. Particularly suffering of those holding the knowledge. 😄

    • @oldtwinsna8347
      @oldtwinsna8347 9 місяців тому +2

      More so, this exemplified the Duras sisters were on top of intelligence. They learned of something that Picard cherished. Meaning, more would come down to what Picard valued that could be used against him if he decided against Toral's claim to the chair.

  • @orelas167
    @orelas167 8 місяців тому +2

    "So why be our enemy, when you can be our friend?" Picard is both.

  • @MrShadowpanther3
    @MrShadowpanther3 7 місяців тому +1

    Tactics are just as important in Politics as they are in Combat.
    Picard pilots his words as well as he pilots the Enterprise. And quite often with MORE devastating effect.

  • @TheTransporter007
    @TheTransporter007 2 роки тому +7

    Ah the sisters of house Duras. Two.of my favorite ....characters.

    • @Dowlphin
      @Dowlphin 2 роки тому +1

      I see you are into ... ah... valley girls. 😁

  • @Amajor12
    @Amajor12 9 місяців тому +4

    Man! The beauty in how they expertly crafted the Klingnon species, is so off putting and yet till this day is still amazing to me.

  • @joshuadesautels
    @joshuadesautels 8 місяців тому +1

    "You have manipulated the circumstances with the skill...of a Romulan."

  • @ptertaintv
    @ptertaintv 8 місяців тому +7

    The writing on TNG is outstanding.

  • @trunkzdbz
    @trunkzdbz 7 днів тому +1

    0:59 "A brave act Captain" proceeds to run her fingers over Picard's skull and his facial reaction makes me laugh so much every time.

  • @tek512
    @tek512 9 місяців тому +4

    Picard over there getting an eyeful, quickly moving his eyes up to meet hers, then going right back to looking into the boob window for a second before looking back to the other sister. Man knew what he was about.

  • @gnarlin4964
    @gnarlin4964 9 місяців тому +16

    It always bugged me that the writers of ST7 choose to kill off the Duros sisters. They were such interesting characters.

    • @robertroth3930
      @robertroth3930 8 місяців тому +3

      Agreed. They would have made excellent long-term thorns in the side of the Federation. They gave needed depth to the boring, boorish warrior culture of the Klingons above and beyond adding a weird sexual tension.

    • @timonsolus
      @timonsolus 6 місяців тому

      They were in a DS9 episode, as I recall.

    • @oldtwinsna8347
      @oldtwinsna8347 5 днів тому

      I'm not sure - their deaths were impactful in the scene that the House of Duras would have taken a major back seat. DS9 later did an episode with Toral to show that he was taking initial steps to gain some glory of his own, but in general it was a weakened house. Else, there would have been little contribution to the house of Duras during the Dominion conflict, and you can only have so many Klingon movies made. Add to that, Enterprise did a great job in getting the house of Duras of the 2150s on screen.

  • @jeffreychongsathien
    @jeffreychongsathien 2 роки тому +3

    1:22 Go on Picard... no-one blames you for copping an eyeful.

  • @nathanieljefferies5491
    @nathanieljefferies5491 8 місяців тому +1

    The stroking of Stewart’s bald head always leaves me with stitches

  • @AmericaLexicon
    @AmericaLexicon 2 роки тому +50

    Doesn’t a Romulan emerge from the shadow after he leaves the room?

    • @Spazilton1
      @Spazilton1 2 роки тому +15

      Yes

    • @jfarrar19
      @jfarrar19 2 роки тому +6

      Half Romulan if I recall correctly.

    • @paulmichaelfreedman8334
      @paulmichaelfreedman8334 2 роки тому +6

      @@jfarrar19 Offspring of Tasha Yar, human-romulan hybrid.

    • @DTSephiroth
      @DTSephiroth 2 роки тому +2

      @@jfarrar19 Sela... yes.

    • @brodriguez11000
      @brodriguez11000 8 місяців тому +1

      @@paulmichaelfreedman8334 Awfully busy for a dead person.

  • @RavenRP
    @RavenRP 8 місяців тому +3

    The acting was so on point for all three

  • @RoballTV
    @RoballTV 2 роки тому +3

    Lursa: Clearly Picard will not cooperate. B'etor, brew the Coffee!

  • @benderrodriguez6343
    @benderrodriguez6343 2 роки тому +2

    1:34 the rubber of the costume rubbing here makes it feel like something sketchy going on behind a convention.

  • @Mr-Dutchy-Dutch
    @Mr-Dutchy-Dutch 9 місяців тому +5

    that look at the end of Picard's visit on there faces is priceless 😆at that point they knew that he knew what they was upto lol

    • @brandonfrancey5592
      @brandonfrancey5592 8 місяців тому

      That, and they failed in every which way to sway Picard. Seduction, threats. They used every skill and asset they had and Picard didn't even flinch. An unarmed human walked into their home, didn't even blink when threatened, he called them out on their plot to their face and walked out again with out a care in the world.

  • @robtierney5653
    @robtierney5653 9 місяців тому +1

    Now I see why Galrons eyes were always popping out like that.

  • @CookinginRussia
    @CookinginRussia 2 роки тому +2

    0:23 It's like he's entering a photographic dark room.

  • @Ozzyorcborne1
    @Ozzyorcborne1 2 роки тому +9

    That look from Picard at 1:01 when Be'Tor runs her fingers over his scalp..."Oh yes! Rub the scalp more......"

  • @Unpluggedx89
    @Unpluggedx89 2 роки тому +4

    Picard: “Good tea. Nice house.”
    Sisters: “What?”
    Picard: “What?”

  • @TheGreatGooglyMoogly430
    @TheGreatGooglyMoogly430 Рік тому +7

    Makes me wonder if Picard suspected the Romulans were behind the Duras sisters, but couldn't publicly accuse them.

    • @joshuadesautels
      @joshuadesautels 8 місяців тому

      "The Duras family are preparing to move against Gowron."
      "Backed by Romulans?"
      "I'm not sure. But there is too much history between the Duras and the Romulans to discount the possibility."

  • @rodscarbrough2337
    @rodscarbrough2337 9 місяців тому +1

    was at a star trek con a few years ago and met both of these actresses. they are very nice and without the klingon makeup I wouldn't have known who they were.

  • @AgentXRifle
    @AgentXRifle 2 роки тому +17

    …meanwhile if they sent Riker, he would be giving them the ol’ kirk method of alien negotiations 😉

    • @joeridestrijcker445
      @joeridestrijcker445 2 роки тому

      Exactly... Asking 'one of you or both?' as a mere courtesy this time :)

    • @panan7777
      @panan7777 2 роки тому

      @@joeridestrijcker445 WHY ask, he WAS invited. Courtesies are for wimps. Just plow...they WILL appreciated. Kick them in the guts, to show them some love.

    • @esbam2002
      @esbam2002 9 місяців тому

      I would have too. You blame him.

  • @LordSpleach
    @LordSpleach 2 роки тому +17

    How many beans are those Duras Sisters smuggling?

    • @zagnorch1336
      @zagnorch1336 2 роки тому +4

      At least a couple cans each...
      ...amirite?

    • @LGranthamsHeir
      @LGranthamsHeir 2 роки тому +6

      More than enough to buy two dozen silk linens made by a certain Cardassian tailor aboard Deep Space Nine :)

  • @ez-8238
    @ez-8238 2 роки тому +15

    Sad that they stupidly killed them off.
    So much could have been done with them story wise.

    • @danieldickson8591
      @danieldickson8591 Рік тому

      I dunno. After the failure of their civil war, they were left without a focus, aside from floundering around trying to regain power. I don't think they had a lot of story potential left.

  • @aeonise
    @aeonise 4 місяці тому +1

    Klingon women in TNG: always riding that "scaroused" line.

  • @ekujj13
    @ekujj13 9 місяців тому +4

    The writing on this show was soooo goooood.

    • @jovetj
      @jovetj 9 місяців тому

      Sometimes. Not all the time.

  • @christopherdean1326
    @christopherdean1326 2 роки тому +4

    B'Etor was SMOKING HOT!!!!

  • @piotrd.4850
    @piotrd.4850 9 місяців тому +1

    0:49 - also we know that Klingon tea is poisonous for Humans without antidote ( Pulaski gave herself a shot before having Klingon ceremony with Worf ).

  • @ThePsiclone
    @ThePsiclone 9 місяців тому +1

    1:21 I love the way his eyes move when he looks round hahahaha Her face is up there ↑ Captain

  • @twostep919
    @twostep919 2 роки тому +14

    This scene gives me quite the Kling-on.

    • @Dowlphin
      @Dowlphin 2 роки тому

      Cleaving so soon? 😆

  • @9490-j7n
    @9490-j7n 2 місяці тому

    Threats to personal safety, threats to intergalatic politics, deftly maneuvering Klingon egos in the face of bare seduction, coercement, menace and distasteful offers of quid pro quo; yet he was genuinely pleased with the tea and felt it deserved a shout out. Picard in his prime.

  • @NewStarConstellation
    @NewStarConstellation 5 місяців тому

    Scenes like this show how extremely well made this series was.
    Acting, character portrayal, set design, direction, sound, SFX - you name it.
    Good times.

  • @DocMicrowave
    @DocMicrowave 7 місяців тому

    The titanium pair Picard had. Beaming down alone, into their territory, to meet with them at a time and place of their choosing.
    Going in with nothing but wisdom, knowledge and heapings of guile.
    Taking nothing (but the Tea) and walking out owning them.
    I'm not even sure he shared his destination or purpose with anyone else on the Enterprise.
    "Where did you go Captain?"
    "Oh, stepped out for a spot of tea."

  • @Kittyjingles28
    @Kittyjingles28 8 місяців тому

    I just love the subtle squeak of their leather outfits

  • @KorhalKk
    @KorhalKk 6 місяців тому

    Sir Patrick Stewart LOVED that scalp caress. Dude even shivered and wanted to laugh in nervousness.

  • @AngusT.McCraken
    @AngusT.McCraken 9 місяців тому +4

    You could see Picard was considering introducing both of the them to “The Captain’s Log” but controlled himself.

  • @doointhedoo
    @doointhedoo 6 місяців тому

    this is truly outstanding acting from all three. bravo

  • @jonthompson4590
    @jonthompson4590 2 роки тому +2

    Notice that the fist weapon that Tasha used in Code of Honor has been relegated to a coffee table decoration in the background. It's behind Lursa's shoulder when she sits down.

    • @annehaight9963
      @annehaight9963 9 місяців тому +1

      Oh good eye! I love it when props reappear.

  • @TonyAnnechino
    @TonyAnnechino 4 місяці тому

    Considering that they were, in fact, conspiring with Romulans, Picard definitely "saw clearly" far more than they had anticipated.